BUSI 891: Globalizing Operations

Managers utilize both strategic perspectives and quantitative analyses to make good operational decisions within a globally distributed supply chain as they determine where and how to locate resources and how to optimally build processes that deliver value to stakeholders. This course is designated to enable an understanding of the management issues, concepts and tools related to supply chain management. Paying particular attention to SME's in emerging economics, it includes coverage of the general operations management framework, process and quality management, product considerations, lean manufacturing, supply chain issues, inventory management, information management and logistic/distribution networks.