Postgraduate courses
MANAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Subject Code: MFET5015
School: MME
Aim
To introduce the student to selection, implementation and management of technologies to support the manufacturing strategy and scheduling requirements of the manufacturing sector.
On completion of this subjects students should be able to:
- identify the technology tools and processes that will support the business objectives of the organisation;
- plan, schedule, implement and manage the introduction of new technology;
- use technology for the product development cycle from concept to customer.
By undertaking this subject, students will progress in the development of the following qualities:
| Graduate Quality |
Body of knowledge |
Lifelong learning |
Effective problem solvers |
Work alone and in teams |
Ethical action |
Communicate effectively |
International perspective |
|
Indicative point weighting |
2 |
0.5 |
1 |
0.5 |
- |
- |
0.5 |
Syllabus
Manufacturing strategy and technological opportunity; technology push-pull strategies; technology development; the management process of advanced manufacturing technology (ATM) appraisal and implementation; concurrent engineering, robust technology, new product development and managing a technology-based organisation.
Teaching and Learning Arrangements
This subject will be delivered using the following means:
Tutorials, to give an opportunity for reflection on lecture material and assigned reading.
One day workshops, generally in non-business facets of the subject.
Case Studies and simulations with broad considerations.
Assessment
Assignments 100%
Textbook
Burgelman, R.A. Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (2nd ed.) McGraw Hill 1996.
References
Clarke, B and Wheelwright, S.C. Managing New Product and Process Development. The Free Press 1993
Norri, H. Managing the Dymanics of New Technology, Issues in Manufacturing Management. Prentice Hall 1990
Harvard Business Review,
IEEE Transactions in Management,
International Journal of Operations and Production Management,
and other similar journals. Other references will be given as required.
Lecturer Responsible for Subject - Grier Lin