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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Applying Operations Management in practice: case studies

LSC303 · Operations Management — Week 12 of 16

CourseLSC303
Week12 of 16
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This week’s topics

Applying Operations Management in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. CIMA P1 Limiting Factor Analysis, Theory of Constraints and Throughput

What you will be able to do

  • 2.3 Assess the value of continuous improvement approaches in operations.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • CIMA P1 Limiting Factor Analysis, Theory of Constraints and Throughput · YouTube · OpenTuition · 20 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Operations Management (Fanshawe), ch. 6: Managing Quality · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 229–284 · for registered students
  • Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
  • Exploring Business, ch. 11: Operations Management in Manufacturing and Service Industries · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 565–614 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Operations Management
  • Week 2: Process Design and Workflow
  • Week 3: Measuring Operational Performance
  • Week 4: Forecasting and Capacity Planning
  • Week 5: Quality Management and Control
  • Week 6: Continuous Improvement Approaches
  • Week 7: Health, Safety and Operational Risk
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Technology and Workforce in Operations
  • Week 10: Process Review and Waste Identification
  • Week 11: Operational Improvement Planning
  • Week 12: Applying Operations Management in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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