Operations Management II

This is the second level survey course in Operations Management, and provides a continuation of the introductory topics relevant to the Operations Management profession. Operations managers are involved in helping manage resources effectively so that the organization can, in an efficient and competitive way, supply products and/or services that meet the needs of its customers. This course introduces Demand Forecasting, Aggregate Planning, Master Production Scheduling Process Selection, Facility Layout strategies, an overview of Quality by way of Statistical Process Control and basic concepts in Supply Chain Management. Careers in Operations Management are challenging, rewarding, and diverse, and an important goal of the course is to continue to help students build an awareness of the variety of career paths open to someone with an Operations Management background.