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Course Description
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Course Name
Production Planning, Scheduling, and Control
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Host University
Universidad del Norte
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Location
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Area of Study
Industrial Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course description
This course describes quantitative models and heuristic strategies for decision making at the strategic, tactical and operational planning in production systems, i.e. production planning, scheduling and control.Course learning outcomes- To use information technologies to support decision-making processes on production planning and control.- To improve performance measures related to manufacturing or service (project) planning and control.- To make use of appropriate mathematical models and heuristics applied to production planning and control.- To analyze results provided by decision support software tools in order to make decisions and re-evaluate decisions.- To provide rigorous bibliographical research on new applied methods to production settings.
- To develop written essays in the subject and to sustain a proper opinion on the subject.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.