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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MNG057

Course Name:

Plant Management

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. BAHAR DİVRİK

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and strategies required for the effective and efficient management of production facilities. Students will gain insights into facility planning, operations, maintenance management, resource optimization, occupational safety, quality control, and environmental sustainability. The course seeks to develop students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities by reinforcing theoretical knowledge through practical examples, ultimately aiming to improve overall plant performance.

Course Content:

This course covers the fundamental concepts and practices related to the management of production and service facilities. Topics include facility planning and location selection, design of production systems, maintenance management, occupational safety, energy and resource management, quality control processes, and environmental management. Additionally, modern techniques such as efficiency analysis, cost optimization, and technology integration for enhancing plant performance will be discussed. Throughout the course, students will reinforce theoretical knowledge through case studies and practical projects, learning how to develop solutions to real-world operational challenges.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the concept and importance of process management.
2) Apply methods for modeling, analyzing, and improving business processes.
3) Define appropriate metrics to measure and evaluate process performance.
4) Develop and implement strategies for continuous process improvement.
5) Analyze how business processes can be integrated into organizational strategies.
6) Gain knowledge and practical skills in process management tools (BPMN, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
7) Actively participate in process improvement projects through teamwork and leadership skills.
8) Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze real-world business processes.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Plant Management This week introduces the basic concepts and scope of plant management, emphasizing its role in both production and service operations. The relationship between plant functions and general management principles is discussed.	.
2)	Facility Location and Planning Students will learn about factors influencing facility location decisions, such as cost, accessibility, and regulations. Multi-criteria decision-making techniques and strategic planning processes are also introduced.	.
3)	Design of Production Systems Different types of production systems—continuous, batch, and hybrid—will be explored. The week also covers workflow organization and capacity planning essentials.	.
4)	Facility Layout and Optimization Various layout types (product, process, fixed-position) and their efficiency in space utilization will be discussed. Layout simulation and improvement strategies will be practiced.	.
5)	Maintenance Management The week focuses on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles will be introduced for equipment reliability.	.
6)	Energy and Resource Management Students will explore energy usage, water conservation, material flow optimization, and sustainable practices in industrial facilities.	.
7)	Occupational Safety and Risk Management The week examines health and safety regulations, risk assessment techniques, and hazard control strategies using process-focused approaches.	.
8)	Quality Management and Process Control Quality management systems such as ISO 9001, statistical process control tools, and continuous improvement methods will be discussed in detail.	.
9)	Inventory and Storage Management This week covers types of inventory, ABC classification, economic order quantity (EOQ), warehouse layout, and automation systems.	.
10)	Technology and Automation Integration of Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing technologies into plant operations will be the focus.	.
11)	Productivity and Performance Measurement Students will learn about OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), workforce productivity, and how to evaluate and improve plant performance using metrics.	.
12)	Case Study and Practice Using real-world examples, students will analyze operational problems, identify root causes, and develop solution proposals collaboratively.	.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Plant Management Pearson

References:

Ramula, S., Knight, T. M., Burns, J. H., & Buckley, Y. M. (2008). General guidelines for invasive plant management based on comparative demography of invasive and native plant populations. Journal of Applied Ecology, 45(4), 1124-1133.

Matzek, V., Covino, J., Funk, J. L., & Saunders, M. (2014). Closing the knowing–doing gap in invasive plant management: accessibility and interdisciplinarity of scientific research. Conservation Letters, 7(3), 208-215.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2) They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3) They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4) Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5) They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6) They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7) They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9) They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11) They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12) They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using other social sciences and mathematics, they have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on business and management sciences.
2)	They have knowledge and skills about different functions and interactions of the enterprise.
3)	They can use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business problems.
4)	Being aware of the needs of society, they use business knowledge to meet these needs.
5)	They have knowledge depthly about current problems of Turkey and Global Business World’s
6)	They can determine the objectives of the institution in which they are involved, taking into account the market needs and economic conditions.
7)	They can solve complex business problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analysis by using statistical programs effectively.
8)	They can use a foreign language at least B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the education level of a foreign language.
9)	They can develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10)	They have the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and sufficient level of labor law.
11)	They can identify the individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them by developing positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
12)	They can express their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and if required they can present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Total Workload		39