MANUFACTURING INFORMATION SYSTEM (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – Define the core business processes supported by an ERP system for manufacturing supply chains; LO2 – Describe the most important features and modules that relate to inventory management module; LO3 – Transcribe the relation between setting of the planning method of the ERP system and the chosen manufacturing strategy; LO4 – Classify how ERP systems can be configured to support a manufacturing supply chain that goes across different facilities and/or companies in a manufacturing enterprise.

Topics:

1. Master Planning Module;
2. Review ERP Systems for Manufacturing Supply Chains;
3. Using ERP Systems in Manufacturing Supply Chains;
4. Purchase Module;
5. Review Production Module ERP Systems in Manufacturing Supply Chains;
6. Basic Functionality and Features in an ERP System for Manufacturing Supply Chain;
7. The Basics of ERP Systems for Manufacturing Supply Chains;
8. Sales Module;
9. Production Module;
10. Other Production Module Functionality;
11. Using ERP Systems in a Manufacturing Facility;
12. Key Inventory Management Processes;
13. Inventory Management.