MBA 638
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Strategic Issues in Operations
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Interface of strategy and manufacturing. Topics include: capacity and facilities management, work force management, quality management, technology management, vertical integration, manufacturing infrastructure, manufacturing interface with other functions, and incorporating manufacturing in corporate strategy.
When Taught
Winter
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3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Benchmarking Best Practices
Learning Outcome
Through the use of a diagnostic tool and external visits, identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.
Title
Understanding Role of Operations in Organizations
Learning Outcome
Using frameworks, understand how operations can create a competitive advantage (or not) and how aligning operations with the overall strategy is critical.
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Integrating Operations with Other Functions
Learning Outcome
Understanding the link between operation, marketing, R&D, and other functions within the organization and how to improve that integration.
Title
Developing and Changing Operations Strategy
Learning Outcome
Understanding the elements of an operations strategy and how they can be identified and aligned with each other.
