Unit Objectives

The aim of this unit is to develop a critical understanding of managing operations and information systems within projects.

The interrelationships within functional areas will be examined, and the influence of contemporary factors. Learners will explore organisational strategy in relation to the capacity to plan for products and consider the value of inventory management using information systems and inventory schedules.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of operations management within a business.
• Understand strategic capacity planning for products and services.
• Understand requirements for effective inventory management using information systems.
• Understand scheduling operations for project managers.
• Understand systems for project quality management.