Facilities Management

Module 5 Readings and Assignments

Complete the following readings early in the module:

· Read the online lectures for Module 5

· From the textbook, Operations management, contemporary concepts and cases (6th ed.), read the following chapters:

· Product Design

· Capacity Planning

· From the University online library, read:

· Georgiadis, P., Vlachos, D., & Tagaras, G. (2006). The impact of product lifecycle on capacity planning of closed-loop supply chains with remanufacturing. Production and Operations Management, 15(4), 514–527. (ProQuest Document ID: 228747832)http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/228747832?accountid=34899

Module 6 Readings and Assignments

Complete the following readings early in the module:

· Read the online lectures for Module 6

· From the textbook, Operations management, contemporary concepts and cases (6th ed.), read the following chapters:

· Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

· Independent Demand Inventory

· From the University online library, read:

· Chowdary, B. V., & George, D. (2011). Application of flexible lean tools for restructuring of manufacturing operations: A case study. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 12(1/2), 1–8.http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/928450200?accountid=34899

· Parry, G., Mills, J., & Turner, C. (2010). Lean competence: Integration of theories in operations management practice. Supply Chain Management, 15(3), 216–226. (ProQuest Document ID: 216866198)http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/216866198?accountid=34899

· Wang, H., & Yan, H. (2009). Inventory management for customers with alternative lead times. Production and Operations Management,   18(6), 705–720. (ProQuest Document ID: 228762254)  http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/228762254?accountid=34899