DSCI 535 Advanced Topics in Operations Management

General

• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Global Issues in Operations (including Network Optimization, Consolidations, Enhancing Flexibility, etc.).
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Global Product Development and Planning (including Rapid Prototyping)
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Operations Innovation.
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Sustainability and Environmentally-friendly Operations.
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Beyond Lean and Six Sigma.
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Current Issues in Manufacturing.
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Current Trends in Supplier Management and Sourcing and Purchasing (including Outsourcing, Offshoring, etc.).
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Global Issues in Supply Chain Management (including Demand-Driven Supply Chains).
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as IT Applications and Infrastructure and Operations (including RFID, EDI, ERP, etc.).
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Non-profit, Public-sector and Healthcare Operations.
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as SME Operations.
• Learn and apply the contemporary topics or techniques such as Technology and High-tech Operations.
• Learn to assess and interpret current trends in Operations and their applicability and limitations through primary and secondary research.
• Learn presentation skills.
• Learn report writing skills.