1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Peterson, E.R., PROPS Probabilistic Optimization Spreadsheets.
Kingston, Alwington Press, 1988
Sule, D.R., Manufacturing Facilities. 2nd edn, Boston, Mass., PWS
Pub. Co., 1994
Francis, R.L. and McGinnis, L.F. and White, J.A., Facility Layout
andLocation. 2nd edn, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall,
1992
MM481 Decision Analysis
4 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: project, assignment and examination
A fourth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing)
Objectives
To introduce the decision making methodology and
techniques available. To emphasise the need for formal
approaches and the gain of structured, formal decisions. To
examine several areas in manufacturing environments where
8 crucial decisions benefit from the use of these methods.
U Content
,
Introduction to the DM methodology is followed by details
" of techniques. Single criteria decisions cost consideration in
decisions (cash flow). Effect of uncertainty, meaning of
probability, encoding probability distributions. Tree
structure of problems (a computer package will be used).
Decision/outcomes under uncertainty. Risk attitudes, utility
functions. Approaching real world problems, a cyclical
approach, strategy tables, influence diagrams. Sensitivity
analysis. Obtaining information from tree analysis. Value of
information control. Presentation of decision results. Multi
criteria decisions traditional approaches such as Delphic
technique reviewed. The analytical hierarchy process,
methodology, modelling. Structuring the problem,
judgements. Group decisions with AHP, other methods.
Sensivitity analysis and presentation of results. Use of a
compute; package to experiment with AHP.
Recommended reading
Holtzman, S., Intelligent Decision Systems. Reading, Mass.,
Addison-Wesley, 1989
McNamee, P. and Celona, J., Decision Analysisfor the Professionals
with Supertree. Redwood City, Calif., Scientific Press, 1987
Petersen, E.R. PROPS Probabilistic Optimization Spreadsheets.
Kingston, Ont., Alwington Press, 1988
Shayan, E., Notes on Decision Analysis.
MM482 Manufacturing Operations
Management
4 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: assignments, project and exam
A fourth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing)
Objectives
To achieve a thorough understanding of all functions and
their relationships in a manufacturing system, how it is
planned, operated and controlled.
Content
Structure of a manufacturing system via models such as
SADT, ICAM, IDEF functions and management of an
enterprise (productionfservice); manufacturing function;
development function-production function; support
function; data processing; technoloy and manufacturing
FMS, CADfCAM); scheduling techniques at shop floor
level; inventory control policies and models; MRP, MRPII,
methodology; introduction to a computer implemented
MRPII, hands on experience; requirements for successful
MRP implementations, Forecasting techniques including
exponential smoothing, seasonal forecasting regression, Box
Jenkins methodology.
Recommended reading
Callerman, T.E. and Heyl, J.E., 'A Model for Material
Requirements Planning', International Journal of Operations and
Production Mamgement. vol. 6, No. 5, 1986
Harrington, J., Understanding the Manufacturing Process Key to
SuccesSful CAD/CAM Implementation. New York, M. Dekker, 1984
Wight, O., Manufacturing Resource Planning, MRP II Unlocking
America's Productivity Potential. Rev. edn, Essex Junction, Oliver
Wight, 1984
Wight, O., l%e Executive's Guide to Successful MRP 11. 2nd edn,
Essex Junction, Williston, 0. Wight Publications Ltd., 1983
Schonberger, R., Operations Management Improving Customer
Service. 4th edn, Homewood, Ill., Irwin, 1991
MM483 Engineering Management
8 credit points 4 hours per week Hawthorn
A fourth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical)
Content
This subject provides both an introduction to fundamental
of financial aid commercial engineering management and
consideration of oraanisational environment effects on
engineering outcomes. Such studies are to be reinforced by
students being required to report on management and
organisational aspects related to their work experience.
Topics covered include commercial management; financial
management; people management; prroject management.
Recommended reading
Meredith, J.R. and Mantel, S.J., Project Manugement, A Managerial
Approach. 2nd edn, New York, Wiley, 1989
Plus supporting references
MM500 Manufacturing Project
20 credit points 6 hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: thesis and observed technique
A fifth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing)
Content
The aim of this subject is to develop the students' skills in
planning and executing a major individual project which
draws upon and integrates the wide range of skills and
knowledge acquired during the course. It is a major
component of the final year.