Course - Production and Supply Chain Management - PK6028
PK6028 - Production and Supply Chain Management
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 50/100 | 30 minutes | A | |
| Assignment | 50/100 |
Course content
Module: Specialisation in logistics and purchasing management
The course focuses on design, planning and control of material and information flow within a factory and in the supply chain.
Topics:
- Supply chain and production strategies
- Development of holistic control models for production and supply chain
- Planning and control of production and inventory
- Production and distribution networks
- Aggregated planning, master planning, and material requirements planning
- Principles for production control (Kanban, Heijunka, Conwip, etc.)
- Industry 4.0, digitalization and ICT (ERP, scheduling, data capture, etc.)
- Coordination, supply chain collaboration and information sharing
- Sustainable production, logistics and supply chain
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completion, the student should:
- Have in depth knowledge of the key planning and control tasks in production and supply chain
- Be able to use key theories, methods, principles and concepts in planning and control of production and supply chains
- Know the possibilities afforded by Industry 4.0, digitalization and ICT tools
Skills:
After completion, the student should be able to:
- Independently apply acquired knowledge, theory, concepts, and methods to describe and analyse a company’s supply chain
- Use methods and techniques to analyse and develop rational logistics solutions and assess the potential for Industry 4.0 technologies
General competence:
After completion, the student should be able to:
- Carry out an independent research or development project
Learning methods and activities
The course is taught in Norwegian and consists of two seminars in Trondheim, with lectures, exercises, and cases. There will also be a visit to NTNU’s Logistics 4.0 laboratory.
Between seminars there are self-study activities with digital lectures, curriculum, and exercises.
A semester project must be carried out and reported, and guidance to this is offered.
The course is part of NTNU’s continuing education program and there is a course fee. See NTNU Videre’s webpage for more information.
Further on evaluation
The semester paper must receive a passing grade for the student to quality for the oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (EVUIVC51)
Continuing courses in Management (MORGEMNER)
Management (MORG)
Required previous knowledge
Please refer to the requirements for admission to the program Master of Management. Participation is limited and subject to entry requirements and priority rules set out in the study plan.
Course materials
Couse material will be announced at semester start.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Organization and Leadership
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Department with administrative responsibility
Pro-Rector for Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
50/100
Release
2023-11-18Submission
2023-11-26
11:00
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Oral examination 50/100 A
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"