MGMT 418 Operations and Supply Chain Management
This course is designed to introduce the students to the operation function of the organization with an emphasis on the supply chain processes. Operation and Supply Chain managers are challenged to improve organizational productivity by reducing costs, creating flexible processes, and improving product and service quality. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing process strategies, performance and quality, inventory control and lean systems, supply chain development, location, and transportation analysis. The course will integrate quantitative modeling with business problem solving by using the tools of forecasting, decision making, linear programming, inventory models, waiting line analysis, and project management models.
Prerequisite
MKTG 311, and MGMT 227 or MGMT 352.