TY 323 - Principles of Technical Management

Institution:

Alcorn State University

Subject:

Technology

Description:

This course presents methods of management applied to technical systems aimed at continuous improvement of those systems. Total quality management, human resources management, safety management, project management, and operations and production management are key concepts introduced in the course. The course provides the foundation of technical management approaches. Course also deals with day-to-day operational problems in contemporary manufacturing industries including Optimized Production Technology (OPT) and other ideas. Special emphasis is placed on a detail treatment of just-in-time (JIT) production scheduling, the scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) and complete treatment of distribution requirements for aggregate planning and inventory management.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alcorn.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 877-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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