Operations Management

Catalog description

Operations are the engines of productivity and profitability of global firms. They produce outputs that satisfy customers, provide employment for employees, and produce returns for shareholders. Enterprises attempt to implement strategy and attain competitive advantage via the strength of their operations. They do so within a complex world of regulations, changing consumer demographics and expectations, and sustainability concerns. Fierce worldwide competition exists in the global environment for both customers and resources. Businesses must therefore strategically manage and optimize their operations to meet the demand of a complex marketplace. In this course, students learn about the stages of business operations, opportunities for improving processes, and the tools and techniques that are available to analyze operations.