Industrial Planning

Classes will have theoretical and practical components, by exposing
the subjects to be covered and solving problems related to them.
Within this problems there will be a particular emphasis on case
studies that allow the incorporation of uncertainty, both in the
problem solution and in its definition, in order to simulate real
planning problems. For the solution of these problems, the use of
computational tools, like spreadsheets, will be required.

The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of planning strategies in an industrial context, namely on how operations, and the necessary resources, should be managed and controlled. It is intended that students become familiar with and use the basic tools of operations management, as well as adapt them to the different type of organizations and production systems, according to its characteristics and goals. It is also intended that students understand the limitations of using these methods in practice, whether due to model/process mismatch or the inevitable random factors. The ability to critically evaluate the results obtained with the methods studied during the course is also one of its goals.

Introduction to operations management. Introduction to project
management using CPM (critical path method), PERT (project evaluation
and review technique) and time/cost models. Production systems
characterization, according to operation modes and goals. Sequencing
and scheduling in different production systems. Layout and load
balancing of production/assembly lines. Forecasting techniques,
including linear regression, time series decomposition and exponential
smoothing. Introduction to material requirements planning.

• - Prova escrita - 100.0%

• - trabalhos de grupo - 40.0%
• - 1º teste escrito - 30.0%
• - 2º teste escrito - 30.0%

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