Fundamentals of Operation Management

This course is concerned with the design of systems to produce goods and services and the operation of those systems.

It discusses relationships within the company environment particularly with marketing and product design. Topics covered include facilities planning, TQM, cost analysis, project planning and operations resource management, etc.

Topics include:

• Operations Management Overview

• Fundamentals of Operations Management

• Design and Selection of Processes

• Facility Selection and Layout

• Midterm Examination and Ordering Systems

• Distribution Systems

• Process Improvement and Optimization

• TQM and Supply Chain

• Organizational Improvement Methods and Performance Measures