Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 14433/2024 - 05/12/2024
4 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 912323.
Lecturer
- Luís Carlos Duarte dos Reis (1)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not Applicable.
Objectives
This course aims to provide students with practical exposure to cutting-edge industrial reality. Competing in todays global and highly dynamic economy has become increasingly demanding and challenging for both service and manufacturing companies. Challenges such as the constant need to adapt to market trends have led organizations to adopt new management methodologies that promote flexible, innovative, and above all agile teams, capable of delivering high-quality products and services as efficiently as possible. In this volatile and uncertain (VUCA) environment, adaptation becomes a continuous challenge.
Some of the key factors for success include having a highly adaptable strategy, fully flexible processes, and an organizational structure built on continuous development and modernization, while maintaining a strong focus on operational results. Achieving this balance is only possible with strong, cohesive, and forward-looking leadership.
Program
1 Introduction to Industrial Organizations
What they are
Types of industrial organizations
Markets
People
2 Industrial Management
Competitiveness
Demand forecasting
Role of finance
3 Industrial Organization and Modernization
Needs assessment
Modernization strategies
4 Market Structures
Oligopoly models
Cournot model
Bertrand model
Stackelberg model
5 Operational Control and Management Systems
Types of production processes
Implementation of a production system
Data
People
Visual management
Routines
Quality
Production systems
Continuous improvement / Lessons learned
6 Efficiency-Support Tools
Waste elimination
Standardized Work
VSM (Value Stream Mapping)
SMED (Single-Minute Exchange Die)
Problem solving
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment:
- Knowledge assessment will be conducted through the presentation of a project on a topic related to the course (80%) and the submission of a written report on the same topic (20%). Whenever possible, this project should be developed within the students professional context, in the case of working students. The chosen topic must be agreed upon in advance with the course instructor.
Regular and Resit Examination Periods:
- Knowledge assessment will be carried out through a written exam (100%).
Bibliography
- Bagno, R. e Pereira, M. (2018). Tópicos Selecionados em Organização Industrial: um Guia para o Ensino Superior. (Vol. 1). (pp. 254). Belo Horizonte Fabrefactum: Belo Horizonte Fabrefactum
- Belleflamme, P. e Peitz, M. (2015). Industrial Organization, Markets and Strategies. (Vol. 2). Cambridge University Press: Cambridge University Press
- Cabral, L. (2017). Introduction to Industrial Organization. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press
- Pepall, L. e Richards, D. e Norman, G. (2014). Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications. (Vol. 5th). Wiley-Blackwell: 5th edition, Wiley-Blackwell
- SERRA, F. e SANTOS, J. e FERREIRA, M. (2008). Ser Empreendedor - Pensar, Criar e Moldar a Nova Empresa. (Vol. 1). (pp. 378). Edições Sílabo: Edições Sílabo
(2005). Gestão de Projectos. Lisboa: Editora Monitor
(2006). Gestão Moderna de Projectos: Melhores Técnicas e Práticas. Lisboa: FCA
(2007). Project Management Professional. Canadá: John Wiley & Sons
(2007). Project Management in Practice. Canadá: Editora John Wiley & Sons
Teaching Method
The course content will be delivered through presentations and a combination of lecture-based, inquiry-based, and active learning methods. These approaches will encourage discussion and reflection on theoretical concepts, complemented by the analysis
Software used in class
Microsoft Teams;
PowerPoint;
Word;
Excel;
PDF.
