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2.00 Credits
Focuses on decision making for system design, as it arises in manufacturing systems and supply chains. Students exposed to frameworks and models for structuring the key issues and trade-offs. Presents and discusses new opportunities, issues and concepts introduced by the internet and e-commerce. Introduces various models, methods and software tools for logistics network design, capacity planning and flexibility, make-buy, and integration with product development. Industry applications and cases illustrate concepts and challenges. Recommended for Operations Management concentrators. Second half-term subject.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 1.260, 15.760, or 15.761
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3.00 Credits
Focus on theoretical work for studying operations planning and control problems. Topics vary from year to year, and include supply chain design and coordination, logistic and distribution systems, make-to-order systems, call centers and service operations, procurement, pricing, revenue management, the sales/production interface, inventory theory, flexible manufacturing systems.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 15.081J or 6.251J, 6.436J; or permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
An overview of globalization and the international environment: the international marketing, international finance and supply chain interface; global strategy for logistics and supply chain management; global supply chain models; role of government intervention and regulations; the role of international air and ocean carriers. Emphasis on both strategy formulation and implementation.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 1.260, 1.261, 1.262, 15.760, or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Explores the use of operations tools and perspectives in the service sector, including both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Builds on conceptual frameworks and cases from a wide range of service operations, selected from health care, hospitality, internet services, supply chain, transportation, retailing, food service, entertainment, financial services, humanitarian services, government services, and others.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 15.760, 15.761, or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Provides unifying framework for analyzing strategic issues in manufacturing and service operations. Analyzes relationships between manufacturing and service companies and their suppliers, customers, and competitors. Also covers decisions in technology, facilities, vertical integration, human resources and other strategic areas. Explores means of competition such as cost, quality, and innovativeness. Provides an approach to make operations decisions in the era of outsourcing and globalization.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 15.760, 15.761, 15.778, or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to supply chain management from both analytical and practical perspectives. Stressing a unified approach, the course allows the student to develop a framework for making intelligent decisions within the supply chain. Key logistics functions are covered to include demand planning, procurement, inventory theory and control, transportation planning and execution, reverse logistics, and flexible contracting. Concepts explored include postponement, portfolio management, dual sourcing, and others. Emphasis is placed on being able to recognize and manage risk, analyze various tradeoffs, and model logistics systems.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
A combination of lectures and cases covering the strategic, management, and operating issues in contemporary logistics and integrated supply chain management. Includes: logistics strategy; supply chain restructuring and change management; and distribution, customer service, and inventory policy.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: Permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Integrated approach to the analysis, design and management of supply networks for products and services. Provides a framework for analysis, design and operation of supply chains (SCs) that relies on fundamental concepts, such as the management of inventory, and operations and logistics planning. Discusses the value of (timely) information and of the need for collaboration and coordination between SC players. Also presents conceptual frameworks that focus on the emergence of a wide range of enabling services that are critical to the survival and growth of this class of system. Includes study and discussion of concepts, examples, and case studies from a wide range of industries. Guest speakers present personal experiences on various aspects of the service industry and supply chains. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: None
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3.00 Credits
Covers modern tools and methods for product design and development. The cornerstone is a project in which teams of management, engineering, and industrial design students conceive, design, and prototype a physical product. Class sessions employ cases and hands-on exercises to reinforce the key ideas. Topics include product planning, identifying customer needs, concept generation, product architecture, industrial design, concept design, robust design, and green design practice.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: 2.009, 15.760, 15.761, or permission of instructor
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Integrative forum in which worldwide leaders in business, finance, government, sports, and education share their experiences and insights with students aspiring to run global operations. Students play a large role in managing the seminar. Preference to LGO students.
Prerequisite:
Prereq: None
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