IE323 PRODUCTION AND SERVICE OPERATIONS PLANNING I

Course Code:5680323
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Industrial Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA SEDEF MERAL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the students will:

1. be able to comprehend basics of product selection and design, and process design

2. become familiar with the fundamental concepts of  facility location and layout; and learn quantitative methods, basic tools and methodologies used to solve the related problems

3. become familiar with the fundamental concepts of forecasting and learn qualitative and quantitative methods used to solve the related problems

4. become familiar with the fundamental concepts of inventory and learn quantitative methods used to solve the related problems


Course Content

Introduction to production and service planning. Facilities location and layout. Manufacturing systems and related soft technologies. Inventory control. Forecasting.


Course Learning Outcomes

1.1. Describe the steps of the product selection and design

1.2. Identify the differences between service design alternatives

1.3. Use tools and methods for process design

2.1. Identify transportation/location tradeoffs

2.2. Develop mathematical models for basic location problems

2.3. Solve layout problems using appropriate heuristics

2.4. Identify differences between types of layout 

3.1. Identify differences between forecasting methods

3.2. Use statistical tools to select the appropriate forecasting model

3.3. Use statistical tools to evaluate the performance of the forecasting model

4.1. Identify and build appropriate models for deterministic inventory systems

4.2. Identify and build appropriate models for stochastic inventory systems

4.3. Define inventory related costs and performance measures


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8An ability to design, analyze, operate, and improve integrated systems that produce and/or supply products and/or services in an effective, efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner
9An ability to apply critical reason and systems thinking in problem solving and systems design
10An ability to use scientific methods and tools (such as mathematical models, statistical methods and techniques) necessary for industrial engineering practice