Subject: Ops & Supply Chain Mgmt (OPMT)

CRN: 30274

Online: Synchronous

Online

  Mark Shepherd

This is a fully online section of OPMT 310. This format allows for convenience, flexibility, a comfortable learning environment, and offers a range of student resources. All materials, communication, assignments, and exams will be completed entirely online. Lectures are delivered through recorded videos that explain course topics and provide guided problem examples. In addition, an electronic textbook supplements the lectures for additional clarification and discussion boards are used to facilitate student interaction and conversation. This course is well organized with scheduled assignments and appropriate testing windows to provide an effective curriculum. Although there are specific exam dates and assignment deadlines to keep students on track, there is opportunity to work ahead on assignments within the exam modules. Operations management focuses on planning, coordination and control of activities involved in the transformation of resources into goods and services. This course will examine the concepts and techniques utilized in the management of manufacturing and service operations. This course will focus on the strategic use of the tactical tools of operations management. Topics covered include the management of process, technology, production, six-sigma quality, inventory, supply chain, workforce, business process improvement and lean management in operating systems. After completing this course, students will have a greater appreciation for the strategic power of the operations function and greater knowledge of how effective operations management can enable an organization to attain a sustainable competitive advantage. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; STAT 220; and MATH 101 or higher; concurrent or previous enrollment in MGMT 305 recommended

4 Credits