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3.00 Credits
Offers you the opportunity to receive work experience in operations management. You will be responsible for your own placement in an internship approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Address significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in operations management. Topics will be selected by the department chair. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic. OP 199 Directed Study in Operations Management - 1-3 unitsProvides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. You are limited to one directed study course per trimester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces operations as a functional area of management and explores its links with other key functional areas of the firm. You will learn about the acquisition and allocation of resources, product and process design, process improvement techniques, supply chain and materials management, operation of the production system, and technology deployment to support and improve the entire value chain. Both manufacturing and service systems will be explored. You will be introduced to contemporary operations management issues, such as just-in-time systems, flexible production systems, agility, mass customization, process reengineering, and quality management programs. Prerequisites: MATH 40 or MATH 240
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3.00 Credits
Presents a systems approach to the collaboration of all functions in an organization to attain a customer oriented quality operation and to maintain appropriate process improvement programs. The focus of the course is on the roles of customers, vendors, workers and management in setting and achieving quality and process improvement goals. A special emphasis is given to leadership skills, team dynamics, training and motivating employees and process improvement techniques such as business process reengineering (BPR), Kaizen, total quality management (TQM), statistical process control, continuous process improvement, just-in-time systems (JIT) and innovation.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the theory and practice of managing innovation and technology and their role in competitive business situations. You will examine the strategic and managerial issues related to the adoption and implementation of new technologies and to the innovation process. Product, process and information technologies will be covered through case studies, readings and class discussions. Emphasis will be placed on technology planning, development and acquisition, and managing the technically oriented business functions.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces supply chain management as a key business process for successful enterprises, and the enablement provided by information systems and technology in its evolution. The requirements for advanced, demand driven supply chains that provide rapid order commitment and responsive replenishment will need process alignment and contemporary information technology such as automatic data collection, advanced planning systems and linked communications, in addition to automation technology such as robotics. This course will use case studies, real world examples, and projects to teach the applications of the advanced information systems and technology that are required to enable the supply chain management process of successful companies.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the purchasing management role and responsibilities in the firm. You will study the internal and external relationships with other company activities and with suppliers. Coursework provides you with the understanding of quality, solicitation techniques, source selection, pricing principles, legal aspects, value analysis, purchasing systems and ongoing administration of commercial, industrial and government contracts. You will review the application of the Law of Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code as applied to contract interpretation, contract changes, resolution of disputes and remedies for non-performance. You will use the case study method to understand both the academic and practical aspects of the purchasing and contract administration.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the control of materials from the planning and scheduling function through the entire supply chain to the ultimate consumer. You will trace the efficient flow of materials from quality-oriented suppliers to end-point user. Subject areas studied include: organization for optimum materials control, assurance of continuous supply, key warehousing and storage operations and related activities, inventory management, computerized planning systems and cost analysis. Prerequisite: OP 320.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the role of transportation and logistics in the economy while controlling the flow of materials and services into, through, and out of activity centers. You will examine the physical, economic and functional characteristics of the major transportation modes as well as their increasing intermodal orientation. Course includes the growing role of third party logistics providers. You will review the integration of transportation, warehousing, order processing, inventory control, materials handling, customer service, and other components into the logistics supply chain.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the latest applications of logistics and supply chain management to global operations and covers procurement, transportation, warehousing and storage, order processing, packaging, information services, materials handling and customer service. You will review the organization required to establish an export/import operation. Also, you will examine intermodalism, third party utilization, documentation requirements and cargo clearance procedures. You will become familiar with logistics implications of Economic Trading Zones and governmental requirements. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to actively contribute to the management of a global logistics system. Prerequisite: OP 323 or approval of the program director.
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