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Information Technologies in Production and Operations Management
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:29
Abstract
Information Technology (IT) is an integrated part of production and operations management (POM). As digitalization is on the rise, it is imperative for students to be familiar with the common IT systems used in industry.
Objective
In this course, the students gain an overview about the role and use of IT in POM. The course focuses on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. It also touches briefly on other business software such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, and collaborative supply chain software. . Through lectures and exercises, the students gain experience with ERP and the challenges surrounding implementing and managing IT systems in local and global POM settings. After completing this course: 1. Students are familiar with IT systems used in manufacturing. 2. Students can select appropriate ERP software and ERP modules for a given company. 3. Students are familiar with appropriate parameter setting in ERP systems. 4. Students can explain the role of people in ERP. 5. Students can explain the link between operations, IT, and accounting.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Information Technologies in Production and Operations Management
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 10 h semesterly |