Operations Management Foundations

2 units

This course discusses the main principles and concepts in managing operations for competitive success. Among the topics covered are: Operations strategy, capacity analysis and organization, queuing theory, service management, quality management, inventory management, and a brief introduction to supply chain management. Students learn the basics of how to manage the operations of a firm, with the main goal of this course being to prepare students for advanced coursework in operations and supply chain management, beginning in the Fall A term. Most sessions consist of in-depth case discussion, integrated with theory. This course is available only to students entering the MS/Supply Chain Management or MSSCA program. You are not able to self-register for this course, it is admin registration only.