A study of modern theory and practice for planning, scheduling, operating, and controlling the production and operations process in both service and manufacturing environments. Students will learn to solve problems using operation research models and other quantitative tools to support decision-making in various activities of operations management. Topics include productivity measurements, forecasting, resource planning and allocation, facilities location and design, job design and measurement, planning and scheduling, quality control, inventory systems, and optimization of cost. Appropriate computer technology will be incorporated into this course. Prerequisites: BUS 105, BUS 232, BUS 325, ECN 201, ECN 202, and MTH 200 or SSC 285.
BUS-455: Operations Management
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