| 授業名 | Operational Excellence |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Operational Excellence |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Sandy Wong |
| コード Couse Code | NUC436_N23B |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 専門教育科目 / Specialized Subject |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2023 UG Nisshin Term4 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
The course emphasizes the importance of developing students' talents and creating applicable knowledge that advances business and society. It strives to educate our students to become innovative and ethical leaders in our globalized society.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Operational Excellence involves transforming business operations to meet and exceed customer expectations through the journey of continuous improvement of business processes. This course equips students with the key concepts, methodologies, and frameworks such as Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, quality management, and others to drive Operational Excellence in various business contexts.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
The course leverages a system perspective to frame discussions around key elements of operational excellence including:
- driving excellence looks like for customers, employees, and other stakeholders
- creating a capable and motivated workforce
- making operational choices that increase productivity and contribution of the workforce and that allow them to delight customers
- designing an operation delivery system for continuous improvement a value system that emphasizes customers, employees, and continuous improvement
- driving excellence looks like for customers, employees, and other stakeholders
- creating a capable and motivated workforce
- making operational choices that increase productivity and contribution of the workforce and that allow them to delight customers
- designing an operation delivery system for continuous improvement a value system that emphasizes customers, employees, and continuous improvement
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, student participants will be able to:
- prioritize and link improvement activities to achieve the companies’ strategic objectives
- review processes suggest improvements and monitor the progress of the changes
- engage stakeholders to collectively remove waste and optimize the operational efficiency
- select the appropriate methods and tools within the improvement framework
- influence organizational culture and employee behavior to support operational excellence
- prioritize and link improvement activities to achieve the companies’ strategic objectives
- review processes suggest improvements and monitor the progress of the changes
- engage stakeholders to collectively remove waste and optimize the operational efficiency
- select the appropriate methods and tools within the improvement framework
- influence organizational culture and employee behavior to support operational excellence
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 0 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 100 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
The course contents will include handouts, class presentations, case studies, and other discussion materials provided beforehand or brought into the class by the instructor. The format of this course will use the case method to emphasize on driving and achieving operational excellence.
Readings (cases or discussion materials) are provided beforehand and assigned for each class. Participants are required to prepare for at least three hours per case study in this course. The course emphasizes student active learning through the application of course contents on case studies and in-class discussions. Active participation and preparation are the key requirements for this course. Constructive feedback will be given to students for their in-class discussion and preparation reports as and when appropriate.
Readings (cases or discussion materials) are provided beforehand and assigned for each class. Participants are required to prepare for at least three hours per case study in this course. The course emphasizes student active learning through the application of course contents on case studies and in-class discussions. Active participation and preparation are the key requirements for this course. Constructive feedback will be given to students for their in-class discussion and preparation reports as and when appropriate.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
▪ Productivity management▪ Performance challenges
▪ Customer-employee Transparency
●使用するケース
Trouble at Tessei第2日（Day2）
▪ Service operations management▪ Change management
▪ Process improvement
▪ Value stream mapping
▪ Lean implementation
●使用するケース
Implementing LEAN Operations at Caesars Casinos第3日（Day3）
▪ Business continuity planning▪ Risk management strategies
▪ Supply chain resilience strategies
▪ Design disruption fit
▪ D3 strategic improvement cycle
●使用するケース
Recovering Supply Chain Operations第4日（Day4）
▪ Cross dock operations▪ Bottleneck operations
▪ Redesign the distribution center layout
▪ Unstructured and ad-hoc operational environment
▪ Sustainable development
●使用するケース
XSEED: Distribution Centre Operations During the Kerala Floods第5日（Day5）
▪ Project management▪ Activity-on-node network
▪ Critical path analysis
●使用するケース
Maruyama Accessories 2022第6日（Day6）
▪ Control charts▪ Process variation and control
▪ Cause and effect diagram
▪ Process quality management
●使用するケース
Pilot Deviation and a Near Miss on Flight 1489第7日（Day7）
▪ Operational productivity▪ Force Field analysis
▪ Goals grid analysis
▪ Operational improvement
●使用するケース
Operations Process Failure at MAC: Canteen Meals Problems成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 10 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 40 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 50 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 20 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 30 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
It is rewarding to know that students feel confident in the skills they gained from my classes. They can apply the problem-solving techniques they learned to tackle complex challenges and make informed decisions. This is a testament to the effectiveness of the case study approach and the value of hands-on learning.教科書 Textbook
- 「The textbook is not necessary for this course. Relevant course materials will be provided when appropriate.」 （.）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Additional reading materials will be provided as and when appropriate.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
The chosen cases were well-appraised by students that covered the important discussion on how firms can prepare themselves for achieving excellence in operations.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Sandy Wong is a passionate and experienced educator. Sandy received her MBA and Master of Management degree in General Management from Macquarie University Graduate School of Management (MGSM), Australia. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Research and Professional Studies in Education from University of Bristol, UK. Prior to joining NUCB, she had been teaching undergraduate business courses at City University of Hong Kong for over 16 years. Her teaching quality and passion were recognized with a number of teaching excellence and student mentoring awards during her tenure. Her last role with the university was the Programme Leader of the BBA in Business Operations Management programme.
Besides teaching, Sandy actively engaged in liaising and organizing activities with professional bodies and business enterprises to enhance students’ professional development and enrich their learning experiences. With her extensive industry network, she has lined up with senior business executives and leaders from various industries to facilitate the educational, social, and personal growth for students.
（実務経験 Work experience）
Sandy is also a seasoned business practitioner with extensive industry experience in business consulting, executive development, hospitality and services management, and supply chain management in the Asia Pacific region. Prior to her academic career, Sandy served in various senior management positions at leading multinational companies including Zurich Insurance Group, JD Edwards (merged and acquired by Oracle Corporation), and Hotel Information Systems.
Sandy provided project-management consultancy services to companies in financial services, public services, airlines, apparel, retail, hotels, etc. The service scopes include enterprise resource planning and organisational change solutions, helping clients implement new initiatives and improve business performance. Major clients include: Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific Catering Services, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, Li & Fung, China Insurance Group, QP Group, HKSAR Correction Services Department, Merlin Gerlin, Hallmark Card, HK Land & Property, HK Housing & Society, Hotel Shilla Seoul, Crown Prince Hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Elizabeth Hotel Singapore, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hotel Conrad, China World Beijing, etc.