This course on Project and Production Management is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics involved in managing projects and production processes. Through a series of lectures, participants will learn key concepts and practical tools necessary for effective project management and production strategies.
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Participants will engage in practical exercises to apply learned techniques, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in real-world scenarios. The lectures also emphasize the importance of team leadership and organizational behavior, ensuring that students appreciate the human aspects of project management.
By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills necessary to lead projects efficiently, utilize appropriate modeling tools, and navigate challenges in both project and production management environments.
This module provides an overview of project and production management, introducing key concepts and frameworks that define the field. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, as well as the various types of projects and production systems.
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This module provides an overview of project management principles, emphasizing the importance of structured frameworks in achieving project success. Students will learn about various project management methodologies and their applications.
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This module focuses on project identification and screening, teaching students how to assess potential projects by evaluating their feasibility and alignment with organizational goals. The screening process is critical in determining which projects to pursue.
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This module covers the first part of project appraisal, focusing on the methods and criteria used to assess potential projects' viability. Students will learn how to conduct economic and technical analyses to support decision-making.
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This module continues with project appraisal, delving deeper into financial analysis techniques and their implications for project selection. Students will learn about various financial metrics and how they influence project decisions.
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This module introduces the concept of project selection, equipping students with strategies to choose the most suitable projects based on various criteria. The selection process is crucial for managing resources effectively.
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This module focuses on project representation, emphasizing how to present project plans effectively to stakeholders. Students will learn how to create visual aids and documentation to communicate project objectives.
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This module discusses consistency and redundancy in project networks, highlighting the significance of having clear and efficient project workflows. Students will learn about network diagrams and how to identify redundancies.
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This module focuses on basic scheduling techniques using Activity on Arrow (A-O-A) networks, providing students with the tools to manage project timelines effectively. Students will gain hands-on experience in scheduling.
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This module covers basic scheduling with Activity on Node (A-O-N) networks, allowing students to visualize project tasks and their interdependencies. Practical exercises will help solidify scheduling concepts.
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This module delves into project scheduling with probabilistic activity durations, teaching students how to incorporate uncertainty into project plans. Students will learn to analyze risks and develop contingency plans.
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This module introduces linear time-cost trade-offs in projects, providing students with methods to analyze the relationship between time constraints and project costs. Students will learn how to optimize project timelines and budgets.
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This module covers project crashing techniques with multiple objectives, teaching students how to accelerate project completion while balancing costs and quality. Students will engage in practical exercises to apply learned techniques.
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This module focuses on resource profiles and leveling, teaching students how to manage project resources efficiently. Participants will learn techniques to balance resource allocation and prevent overallocation.
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This module discusses limited resource allocation, highlighting the challenges and strategies for managing scarce resources in projects. Students will learn methods to prioritize resources effectively.
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This module covers project monitoring and control using PERT/Cost methods, equipping students with tools to track project performance and manage costs effectively. Students will learn how to adapt plans based on performance metrics.
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This module focuses on team building and leadership in projects, emphasizing the importance of effective teamwork and leadership styles for successful project delivery. Students will learn strategies to enhance team collaboration.
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This module addresses organizational and behavioral issues in project management, exploring how organizational culture and behavior impact project success. Students will learn to navigate these dynamics effectively.
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This module discusses the use of computers in project management, highlighting various software tools and technologies that facilitate project planning, execution, and monitoring. Students will gain hands-on experience with relevant tools.
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This module focuses on project completion and review, guiding students through the processes involved in finalizing projects and evaluating their outcomes. Participants will learn effective techniques for project closure.
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This module introduces students to the life cycle of a production system, detailing the various stages from design to operation. Understanding the life cycle is crucial for effective production management.
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This module discusses the role of models in production management, highlighting various modeling techniques used to optimize production processes. Students will learn how to apply these models in real-world scenarios.
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This module provides insights into the financial evaluation of capital decisions, equipping students with tools to assess investment opportunities. Financial evaluation is crucial for informed decision-making in production management.
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This module discusses decision trees and risk evaluation, teaching students how to visualize decision-making processes and assess associated risks. The use of decision trees is vital for strategic planning in production management.
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This module introduces the process of introducing new products and services, providing students with strategies to effectively manage product development from conception to launch. Understanding market needs is key to successful introductions.
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This module focuses on the economic evaluation of new products and services, equipping students with tools to assess potential profitability and sustainability. Economic evaluation is crucial for informed decision-making.
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This module addresses product mix decisions, teaching students how to optimize product offerings based on market needs and profitability. Understanding market dynamics is essential for effective product mix strategies.
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This module focuses on product and process design, equipping students with tools to innovate and improve production processes. Effective design is crucial for meeting customer needs and enhancing efficiency.
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This module discusses issues in the location of facilities, emphasizing how site selection affects production efficiency and operational costs. Understanding location dynamics is vital for successful facility management.
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This module introduces mathematical models for facility location, providing students with quantitative tools to analyze and optimize site selection. Understanding these models aids in making informed decisions.
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This module covers layout planning, teaching students how to design efficient facility layouts that enhance workflow and productivity. Effective layout planning is essential for operational success.
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This module discusses computerized layout planning, introducing software solutions that aid in designing optimal facility layouts. Understanding technology's role in layout planning enhances design efficiency.
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This module focuses on product layouts and assembly line balancing, teaching students how to create efficient layouts that enhance production flow. Understanding layout dynamics is crucial for operational success.
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This module covers forecasting techniques, equipping students with methods to predict future demand and enhance production planning. Accurate forecasting is essential for effective inventory and resource management.
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This module focuses on the analysis of time series, teaching students how to interpret historical data for forecasting and planning. Understanding time series analysis is crucial for informed decision-making.
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This module introduces aggregate production planning concepts, equipping students with strategies to balance demand and production capacity. Effective planning is essential for optimizing resource use and meeting market needs.
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This module discusses modeling approaches in production management, teaching students various techniques to analyze and optimize production processes. Understanding modeling aids in decision-making and efficiency improvement.
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This module provides insights into basic inventory principles, equipping students with foundational knowledge necessary for effective inventory management. Understanding inventory dynamics is crucial for operational success.
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This module focuses on inventory modeling, teaching students techniques to optimize inventory levels while minimizing costs. Effective inventory modeling is essential for managing stock and meeting customer demands.
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This module covers Material Requirements Planning (MRP), equipping students with the tools to manage materials and resources effectively in production processes. Understanding MRP is key to successful production planning.
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This module focuses on the scheduling of job shops, teaching students how to allocate tasks efficiently in a job shop environment. Effective scheduling is essential for maximizing productivity and reducing lead times.
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