Module code: OIM7013-A
To provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop and operationalise business models/strategies within the appropriate frameworks to comply with future requirements for sustainability. The three aspects of sustainability (economic, social, environment) are considered. To analyse critically the literature regarding sustainable operations, develop appropriate models based on the evidence available and to demonstrate how the models satisfy the sustainability challenge that will face organisations in the future.
The module follows the classic operations management taught structure including operations strategy, supply chains, reverse supply chains, product and process design, process improvement etc. but redefines it in terms that support an analysis for sustainability. This is achieved within the overall framework of Agenda 21 and includes analysis of inputs to operations including: energy and commodities; product and service development; process development; business models and assessment of their associated risks and uncertainty. The module integrates some of the syllabus content from other modules and acts as a capstone module.
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