MBUS 648 - Lean Thinking

Institution:

Gonzaga University

Subject:

MASTERS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIO

Description:

This course extends the benefits of lean thinking outward from the factory floor to encompass the entire global supply-chain. The principles of lean thinking are applied to each stage of supply-chain management including the make-vs.-buy decision, sourcing, product and process design, facility location and management, and relationship management. Practical methods for enhancing a firms core competencies by identifying and eliminating waste are presented along with recommendations for building an integrated supply-chain through the use of Internet-based strategies and software solutions.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gonzaga.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 328-4220

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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