Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 13772/2014 - 12/11/2014
4 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 45,0 TP , Cód. 905622.
Lecturer
- Jorge Fernando Valentim Nunes Cartaxo (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to plan, analyze, improve, and control the main areas of Operations Management, with the goal of enabling organizations to create value through the efficient use of resources, namely:
I. Understanding operations management as a tool to enhance competitiveness in organizations;
II. Identifying opportunities for improvement and elimination of waste in organizations;
III. Knowing and using planning and control tools (production capacity planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting);
IV. Developing skills in preparing and analyzing information to support data-driven decision-making;
V. Recognizing the importance of integrating operations management with other functional areas such as financial management, human resources management, accounting, or marketing.
VI. Strengthening scientific research, improving the technological capabilities of industrial sectors, and encouraging innovation.
VII. Substantially reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
VIII. Promoting sustainable public procurement practices, in accordance with national policies and priorities.
Program
1 - Operations and Supply Chain Management
1.1 - Introduction to Operations Management
1.2 - Logistics Integration and its Subsystems
1.3 - Operations Management and Customer Value
1.4 Benchmarking
2 Logistics Activities
2.1 Essential logistics activities: transportation, inventory management, and order processing
2.2 Supporting logistics activities: warehousing, product handling, packaging, and procurement
3 Techniques and Methods Applied to Logistics
3.1 Management and Improvement Methodologies
3.2 Inventory Management Methods
3.3 - Logistics Operator
3.4 Emerging Technological Tools and Techniques Applied to Logistics
4 Logistics Planning
4.1 - Logistics Planning
4.2 - Logistics Service Level
4.3 - Performance Measurement
Evaluation Methodology
Two written testS (30% each test)
Written work (40%)
Bibliography
- Carvalho, J. (2017). Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Lopes Dos Reis, R. (2013). Manual de Gestão de Stocks. Barcarena: Presença
- Lopes Dos Reis, R. (2017). Manual de Logística. Barcarena: Presença
- Suzaki, K. (2010). Gestão de Operações LEAN. New York: LeanOp
Teaching Method
Lectures including resolution of practical cases.
Software used in class
Excel
