Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Operations Management

Manufacturing versus Service Operations

The Systems View of Operations Management

Lesson Summary

This module introduces you to the concept of operations management, it explains the importance of operations management, historical development and the role of an operations manager.

Going further, you will learn the difference between manufacturing and service operations and the various planning processes in both operations.

Progressing, you will learn what 'operations as a system' means as well as understand how the transformation model works.

Finally, we will present the module summary.

Role of Strategy in Operations Management

Generating Ideas

Product Screening

Process Selection

Having learned what operations management is about, the module is designed to help the learner understand the role of strategy in operations management. It begins by outlining the strategies that could be employed in operations management. After that, the learner is exposed to the strategy hierarchy. Moving on, the module explains the concepts of idea generation, product screening, product development process, process selection and finally, computer-aided manufacturing/design.

Supply Chain Procurement

Supply Chain Distribution

Lean Manufacturing

Eliminating Waste

Just-in-time Systems

In this module, you will learn about the principles of Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing and how to eliminate waste. You'll also learn about the Just-In-Time principles and how these principles can help reduce waste.

Capacity Planning

Facilities Layout

Location Planning and Analysis

In this topic, you will learn how manufacturing and service organizations can plan capacity to match customers' demands. Also, this topic will help you understand the concept of facility layout in organizations and help you understand the factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing a location for your business.

Job Design

Motion Study

Work Measurement

In this module, we will explore how operations managers use strategies like skill variety, task significance, or work organization to enhance job performance. We will also consider models for analyzing work to eliminate unnecessary tasks and regulate the duration of each stage in a production line.

Inventory - Learning Outcome

Inventory Management

Inventory Costs

Benefits and Dangers of Inventory Management

Inventory Control

In this module, you will learn the important practices of inventory management. You will be exposed to the concept of inventory control which will help you ensure that the right amount of inventory needed for production at a time is available.

Total Quality Management

Quality Inspections and Standards

Statistical Process Control

Producing for Quality

In this module, you will learn about the basics and practices of quality management. Since quality is one thing customers watch out for in a product or service, this module will help you understand the important things you need to know about quality management such as Total Quality Management (TQM) and Quality Inspections and Standards.

Course assessment

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Diploma in Operations and Supply Management

This free online management course in operations and supply management presents you with all you need to optimize your manufacturing or service operations to satisfy your customers’ demands. This course provides a mix of ingredients needed to run a successful business. Operations management is a wide field of study but this course breaks it down into digestible steps to help you deliver services and products profitably.

Every day, people all over the world make product choices. Some prefer Toyota automobiles while others favour Volkswagen, some select Gucci while others choose Dolce and Gabbana. A customer’s preference for a product is usually defined by the ability of the producing organization to meet their desires. If more customers prefer one product to the other, it means the organization that makes it gains a larger market share than its rivals. This doesn’t just happen by chance: it is a result of the application of some very important ‘operations management’ techniques. This course explains how to manage the operations of your organization, from purchasing of raw materials to processing to distribution and sales. We can help you make your product (or service) your target market’s favourite while we teach you how to minimize waste. How do we even measure customers’ preference? This course unpacks how to target your customer base by employing various demand-forecasting methods to ascertain who will be interested in your product and when.
We begin by introducing you to operations management and its functions. We compare manufacturing and service operations and outline how they differ in terms of supply chain management, quality control and elimination of waste. Operations management can also aid in the creation of ideas and the design of products and services that will appeal to your target market. This course explores the many functions of the operations manager and describes the concept of ‘total quality management’ (TQM). This brings us to the practices of quality inspections and standards, which can let you ensure that poor quality or defective products don't leave the premises. We take you through the available methods of forecasting demand to demonstrate how market reaction can be predicted with some accuracy. Since forecasts are educated guesses, it is very important to get information from reliable sources and we outline how to do so. This is necessary in order to plan capacity and facility layout and ensure that the production process eschews waste and suits the market demand.
Whether you work alone or in a company, this course is useful to you because everyone in business wants to make their product or service appealing. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to guide a product manufacturing or service delivery organization to success by managing your supply chain and planning capacity. This will help you satisfy your customers, as will accurate market predictions that enable you to manage your firm’s resources and capacity to reduce waste and shortages. This course can help you improve your bottom line, boosting your contribution to your company and your career.

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Food safety in the Catering Industry

FATTOM and the 4C’s in Catering

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HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 1)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 2)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 3)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 4)

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Step 1: Assemble the HACCP Team

Steps 2 & 3: The Product Description and It's intended Use

Steps 4 & 5: The Flow Diagram and On-Site Confirmation

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The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 1)

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 2)

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 3)

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Publication of ISO 45001:2018

Important Terminology in ISO 45001:2018

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Managing Risk: Opportunities and Support Functions

Operational Controls and Emergency Responses

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Monitoring, Measurement and Analysis

Internal Audits and Management Reviews

Continuous Improvement

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Clauses on the Operation of the Quality Management System

Clauses on the Check & Act of the Quality Management System

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Organization Knowledge

Internal Auditing

Management Review

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HIPAA Security Rules

Penalties for Non-Compliance

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ISO 13485:2016 Important Terminologies

Publication of ISO 13485:2016 and Context of Publication

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Quality Management System Requirements

Management Responsibility and Resource Management

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Control of Non-Conforming Product

Analysis and Improvement

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Introduction to International Standards for Auditing

How to Conduct Auditing

Competence and Elements of ISO 9001:2015

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Emergency Action Plan & Electrical Safety

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