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ITLS6008: Production and Operations Management

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Production and operations management designs, operates and improves the processes and systems through which products are made and delivered. Firms can improve their productivity and gain competitive advantage through effective and innovative production and operations management. This unit offers a thorough examination of various production and operations management concepts from a supply chain perspective. The key teaching topics include operations planning hierarchy, resource management, capacity planning, quality management, retail operations, sustainable/green operations, and reverse logistics. Students learn about the successful production and operations management practices that have helped organisations improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their supply chains and create competitive advantage.

Unit details and rules

Unit code ITLS6008
Academic unit Transport and Logistics Studies
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jyotirmoyee Bhattacharjya, jyotirmoyee.bhattacharjya@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Jyotirmoyee Bhattacharjya, jyotirmoyee.bhattacharjya@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment group assignment Supply chain data standards
Oral and written presentation
30% - Details available on Canvas
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4
Final exam (Take-home short release) Type D final exam Final exam
Written take-home exam
40% Formal exam period 3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment Take-home quiz
Written take-home quiz
30% Week 11 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type D final exam = Type D final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Quiz: This is a take-home quiz. Students will be provided with the quiz questions via Canvas. Students will be expected to submit their work via Canvas.
  • Group presentation: The group presentations will be developed during industry-led workshops. Students will be organised into groups an assigned cases.  
  • Final exam: The final exam will be a take-home assessment that  covers all content delivered this semester. Students will be provided with the exam questions via Canvas. Students will be expected to submit their work via Canvas.

Detailed information regarding each assessment will be available on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to processes and technologies in operations Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 02 Systems and data in operations Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 03 WMS database with MS SQL Server: Design Computer laboratory (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 04 WMS database with MS SQL Server: Design wrap-up Computer laboratory (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 05 WMS database with MS SQL Server: Queries Computer laboratory (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 06 GS1 standards: Identify Workshop (4 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 07 GS1 standards: Capture Workshop (4 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 08 GS1 Standards: Share Workshop (4 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 09 GS1 Standards: Use Workshop (4 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 10 Managing operations in ERP systems with SAP: Introduction Computer laboratory (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 11 Managing operations in ERP systems with SAP: Inbound Computer laboratory (3 hr) LO2 LO3
Week 12 Managing operations in ERP systems with SAP: Outbound; Wrap-up Computer laboratory (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. identify technological capabilities, data standards and strategies that enable improvements in modern operations
  • LO2. critically assess database and application design for managing specific aspects of operations in a given industry sector
  • LO3. analyse and address challenges to operations management from increasing volumes of data of varying quality
  • LO4. work with a team to develop industry presentations on data standards and technology for operations management.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

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