MGT 235 - Production Management

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course is a study of production management techniques used in a manufacturing environment. Major topics include forecasting, scheduling, inventory, work flow management, and quality control.

Course Topics:

Production management
Forecasting
Scheduling
Inventory
Work flow management
Quality control

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Advanced Manufacturing Textbook

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze planning principles in manufacturing, evaluating their impact on operational efficiency.
Apply inventory control techniques to optimize inventory levels and enhance supply chain performance in manufacturing.
Evaluate supply chain management strategies to enhance collaboration and sustainability across the manufacturing supply chain.
Analyze the economics of production in manufacturing, considering cost concepts and their influence on decision-making.
Assess workflow design and documentation practices in manufacturing, evaluating their impact on operational efficiency and quality control.
Evaluate facility considerations, such as layout design and equipment selection, in manufacturing to optimize operational performance.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
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IT Access
Online Behavior
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Student Concerns
Student Help Services
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Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027