Operations and Supply Chain Management

Catalog description

Design, development, management of manufacturing systems in a supply chain context; tools, techniques, and applications at tactical and strategic levels. MNGMT 522 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3) The purpose of Operations and Supply Chain Management is to provide students with tools and knowledge that can help them increase productivity and profitability in a manufacturing environment. Both strategic and tactical aspects of operations management will be emphasized. The course is taught in supply chain context meaning that decisions made in manufacturing must consider the overall impact of the suppliers and customers in the supply chain. Students will be asked to read and participate in the discussion of articles dealing with progressive operations and supply chain methods. The course also incorporates the case study method, in order to provide students an opportunity to apply their knowledge in class.