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The distance learning Operations Planning Control course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Operations Planning Control home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.
Once you have registered on the distance education Operations Planning Control course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.
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The benefits of an effective Operations Planning and Control (OPC) system can be impressive. Vollmann (1997) quotes examples of cost reduction, increased labour productivity, reduced lead times, and increased inventory turns. The scope for improvement is often very great as there are many weak OPC systems. OPC systems provide people in organisations with information so that they can make intelligent decisions. They are there to support effective operations management. OPC systems need to support: responsiveness to customers; co-ordination of the activities of internal departments and external suppliers; effective deployment of people; efficient use of facilities; efficient management of materials. |
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Unit 1: OPC - A Framework Introduction Objectives Environment - problems with success Behind the scenes Data requirements Developing a preliminary plan Putting the ideas into practice Bradford Production Control Game What do you do with the information? Structuring the problem Coping with complexity Summary References Question Paper 1: Dealing with developments Unit 2: Operations Scheduling Introduction Objectives Issues in operations scheduling An approach to dealing with complexity Requirements of a scheduling method Finding good schedules Optimising methods Mathematical programming Heuristics: loading rules Cambell, Dudek, Smith method Summary Question Paper 2: Bruddersford Herald Unit 3: Inventory Management Introduction Objectives Types of inventory Functions of inventory Materials management function Inventory control techniques Order point systems Extension of the basic EOQ model Order timing decisions Criticisms of order point models Summary Question Paper 3: Hospital stores Unit 4: Material Requirements Planning Introduction Objectives Planning complex products Basic manufacturing equation Basic MRP record Bills of materials Linked MRP records Operating MRP Summary Question Paper 4: Luggage trolleys Unit 5: World Class Operations (WCO) Introduction Objectives To compete with the best Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII) Optimised Production Technology (OPT) Just-in-Time and Japanese manufacturing systems Achieving world class manufacturing Summary References Internet Resources Question Paper 5: Massey Ferguson JIT purchasing and Supply |
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Qualification 1: Operations Planning Control Diploma Operations Planning Control Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name. |
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This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account. If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
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  £215.00
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 Studying Online. If you would like to study online we cannot accept payment for course fees in instalments, instead course fees must be paid in full at the point of enrolment. The reason for this is due to the fact that when you study online you have access to all of your course materials from the outset.
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£235.00
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 Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate. The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course. Click Here for Currency Conversions »
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With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed! |
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There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
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This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs. |
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Assessment Method After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course. What's Included
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To help you broaden your skills, update your expertise in a particular field or get a competitive edge on that job you're after, we have also included all the resources below absolutely FREE for you to use when you register for your course! Click title below for more details. Study Guide
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course. Improving Learning Skills Course
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying. Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students. You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed. Syllabus
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This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated. Free Online Videos
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This course comes with a series of FREE online videos. The normal price per series is £50.00, however, enrol on this course through Elearnuk and you will have FREE and unlimited access to the series for one year. PLEASE NOTE: These videos are purely supplemental and are for information purposes only. They will have no bearing on your programme outcome. The series of online videos that accompanies this course is as follows: Strong, cohesive teams are vital corporate assets and instrumental in achieving a variety of business goals. Our leading teams programmes will teach managers like you to create, motivate, and manage various types of teams to boost productivity and achieve positive results. Please click here for more details |
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