Course - Manufacturing Logistics - TPK4135
TPK4135 - Manufacturing Logistics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | A |
Course content
Key topics explored in the course include:
- Operation and control models for production and logistics
- Control principles
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Cyclic planning and Optimized Production Technology
- Japanese production philosophy, including Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Quick Response Manufacturing, and Value Stream Mapping
- Scheduling, sequencing and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Layout, material handling, and material flow analysis
- Industry 4.0 / Logistics 4.0
- Sustainability
Learning outcome
Knowledge. After completion of the course, the student will have basic understanding and knowledge of the logistics and control processes in a manufacturing company, in addition to knowledge about principles, tools and systems to analyse, develop and perform these processes, and relations to sustainability.
Skills. After completion of the course, the student will have skills to analyse a manufacturing system, evaluate and propose improvement initiatives, and manage and implement improvement projects. The course will also give skills to manage the operation of a manufacturing company.
General competence. After completion of the course, the student will have an understanding of how efficient manufacturing and rapid material flow impact on the competitiveness of a company, and how good manufacturing logistics creates customer value.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Team-based exercises based on cases.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
In case of re-take of an examination, mandatory work from a previous semester can be accepted by the Department if there have not been any significant changes.
At postponed exam (re-sit examination), a written exam may be changed to an oral exam.
Required previous knowledge
Knowledge corresponding to TPK4100 Operations Management.
Course materials
Will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIO3047 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Industrial Economics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 A 2024-05-11 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 53 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 A INSPERA
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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"