Gestione degli Impianti Industriali

The course aims to provide foundational knowledge of industrial plant management issues from both managerial-organizational and technical-operational perspectives. It explores the relationship between the company system, the market, and the supply chain, equipping students with the necessary tools to address production management and materials management methodologies. 

Special emphasis is placed on configuration, planning, and scheduling decisions. Additionally, the course highlights the Toyota Production System as a benchmark of excellence in process management.

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify and recall key models of production organization and supply chain management.

• Explain models and methods for materials management, production system configuration, and determination of the economic production lot size.

• Apply appropriate models and methods for production planning and materials management in practical scenarios.

• Analyze production and supply chain systems to identify and assess the impact of different configurations and planning decisions.

• Critically evaluate the effectiveness of different production planning methods and materials management techniques.

• Design optimized production systems and supply chain models based on analytical insights.

• Recognize the key challenges in supply chain management, production, and logistics.

• Comprehend the systemic relationships between production planning, scheduling, and materials management.

• Implement problem-solving techniques to address production and supply chain issues.

• Break down complex problems in production and logistics to identify root causes and relationships.

• Judge the effectiveness of various techniques for production planning, scheduling, and materials management.

• Develop innovative solutions and strategies to optimize production processes and supply chain management, with a focus on autonomy in decision-making.