Operations Management 3: ERP and Metrics - Lecture 1: Operations of an Economic Entity: Enterprise Resource Planning

This module forms part of the course Operations Management 3: ERP and Metrics

This is an overview of the entire subject, spanning 5 lectures/modules. Each module will relate to varying components of the whole subject overview.

This course introduces students to the theory and applications of enterprise resource planning and operational systems and processes. A range of business decision analytics are covered in the course that have as their goal, optimizing economical use of resources and maximising productivity and efficiency in the firm. Drawing on the recognisable tools, information technology and methods of operations management students will develop an understanding of Enterprise planning, analytic models, deterministic methods of analysis, and scrutiny of results. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the importance of examining and determining applicable information and determine preferred operational strategies for improvement. The consequences to the organisation and stakeholders of making improvements and changes are also considered.