OPIM 656 - Operations Strategy

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Staff. Prerequisite(s): OPIM 621, OPIM 631, and OPIM 632 or equivalent. Crosslisted with ESE 522. This course examines how organizations can develop and leverage excellence in process management. The first module focuses on operations strategy. In these classes, we examine what constitues an operation strategy and how organizations can create value by managing complexity, incertainty, and product development. In the second half of the course, we discuss recent developments in both manufacturing and service industries. Specifically, we examine initiatives in quality, lean manufacturing and enterprise-wide planning systems. The course is recommended for those interested in consulting or operations careers, as well as students with an engineering backround who wish to develop a better understandingof managing production processes.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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