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Subject description

The purpose of this subject is to extend student understanding about supply chain management by providing insights into ‘Continual Improvement’. When systems thinking is applied well, improvements within and between organisations may be successfully undertaken. Quality management systems, approaches, and tools allow people to improve organizational processes. The subject engages … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Delivery

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe the role of systems thinking in continuous quality improvement.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the seven management and planning tools and, the seven statistical tools used in process improvement.
3.
Analyse and interpret various statistical process measures.
4.
Critique the role of people and human resource management in the quality improvement cycle.
5.
Describe the fundamentals of continuous quality improvement methodologies.

Assessment details

Group Assignment

Presentation/Debate

Final Report

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

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Contact details

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