Learning objectives
<br /><br />The management of production in modern enterprises is a complex activity requiring both technical knowledge and use of the most advanced ERP tools. The course aims therefore at analysing all information systems supporting the logistics processes of the business.
Prerequisites
<br /><br />Production Management
Course unit content
<br /><br />Production Management and interactions with other business processes<br />Support tools for business management: ERP systems<br />Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles<br />Evolution of ERP systems to Extended ERP<br />ERP systems architecture<br />The implementation process<br />Survey of ERP systems offering in Italy<br />The business process<br />The supplying process<br />The warehouse management<br />Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)<br />Operating management of production<br />Evaluation of logistic performance
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />S. Hamilton: Maximizing Your ERP System, McGraw-Hill <br />T. Davenport: Mission Critical, Harvard Business School Press
Teaching methods
Exercises are a basic part of the course of study allowing knowledge and use of some innovative ERP tools in managing business and production
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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