Distribuição e Logística

Base Knowledge

Mathematics
Statistics

Teaching Methodologies

In this curricular unit, the following teaching methods are used:

a) Verbal methods, using exposition, explanation, dialogue, debate and interrogation;

b) Intuitive methods, using demonstration, audio-visual and written texts;

c) Active methods, using group work and case studies.

Learning Results

1. Understand the importance of Operations Management for the competitiveness of companies

2. Recognize the planning and control functions in Operations Management

3. Apply specific techniques of stock management

4. Identify the basic project management methodology

5. Recognize the importance and usefulness of quality control

6. Acquire Lean Management concepts

Program

1. Introduction to Operations Management
1.1. Historical evolution
1.2. Productivity and competitiveness
1.3. Objectives of Operations and Production Management

2. Demand forecasting
2.1. Demand characteristics and the forecasting process
2.2. Forecasting methods

3. Physical localization of the facilities

4. Aggregate production planning
4.1. Characteristics of the planning process
4.2. Aggregate production planning techniques

5. Stock management
5.1. Stock characteristics
5.2. Models used in the economic management of stocks
5.3. Safety stock

6. Purchasing management

7. Production resource management (MRP)

8. Project planning and control
8.1. Characteristics of a project
8.2. Planning and control techniques

9. Management and statistical quality control in operations

10. Lean management

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Avaliação por Exame
  • - Exame Escrito - 100.0%
Avaliação Periódica
  • - Resolução de Estudo de Caso - 30.0%
  • - Teste Escrito - 70.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Carvalho, J. (coord.) (2017). Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento. Edições Sílabo.

Courtois, A., Pillet, M., & Martin-Bonnefous, C. (2016). Gestão da Produção. Lidel

Lisboa, J., & Gomes, C. (2016). Gestão das Operações. Vida Económica.