3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open to MBA and MSBAPM students, others with consent. Not open to students who have passed or are currently enrolled in OPIM 5184.

Grading Basis: Graded

An operations manager is concerned with designing, operating and controlling a system for producing goods and services. Design decisions include selecting a process technology, organizing jobs, selecting vendors, and developing the location and layout of facilities. Operating the system involves planning and scheduling work and material flow, controlling quality, and managing inventories. General systems concepts and models are developed and applied. Topics include process flow analysis, inventory systems, waiting line analysis, quality design, capacity resource planning, project management, and integrating operations with the firm's strategic plans.

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open only to MBA, MSBAPM, and Advanced Business Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics students, others with consent.

Grading Basis: Graded

Managing supply chains is a complex and challenging task, given the current business trends of expanding product variety, globalization and digitalization of business, and ever-changing customer expectations for fast and on-time delivery. To make right and timely decisions in the era of big data, an increasing number of companies have started to apply data analytics in supply chain management. A recent Accenture survey reveals that the use of data analytics has successfully helped companies improve customer service, reduce reaction time to supply chain issues, increase supply chain efficiency, and drive greater integration across the supply chain. This course will introduce the concepts and methods related to the design, planning, control, and coordination of supply chains with a focus on the applications of data analytics in supply chain management. The course consists of various components: lectures, case studies and a simulation game. In lectures, we introduce theoretical frameworks and useful analytical models. In case studies, we analyze supply chain issues under real-world business scenarios. In the simulation game, you will (virtually) manage a supply chain of fruit juice.

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open only to MBA, MSBAPM, and Advanced Business Certificate in Business Analytics students, others with consent.

Grading Basis: Graded

Sourcing (or purchasing) has evolved as a strategic function that affects firms' ability to meet customer needs and their competitive advantages in today's global business environment. It refers to the collaborative and structured process of acquiring goods and services from suppliers, along with the function of managing suppliers, to achieve desired supply chain performance. This course introduces the framework and fundamental concepts in sourcing, as well as the tools to effectively manage the strategic sourcing process.

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open only to MBA, MSBAPM, and Advanced Business Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics students, others with consent.

Grading Basis: Graded

Economic globalization has increased the criticality of distribution, transportation, and logistics operations for the global supply chain. A calamity in any part of a distribution system, including transportation of raw materials, warehousing, delivery of finished goods, etc., can lead to costly repercussions such as supply shortages, revenue losses and customer dissatisfaction. An efficient and effective distribution and logistics system is vital to the success of businesses as it bridges temporal and geographical gaps between production and consumption. The recent development of e-commerce and customers' increased awareness of sustainability have posed new challenges in distribution and logistics strategies. Introduces concepts related to the global supply chain and distribution strategies, transportation and logistics planning, and warehouse operations. Emphasis on quantitative methods and analytics tools for the design of distribution network, transportation planning, and logistics operations.

3.00 credits

Enrollment Requirements: Open to all School of Business graduate students.

Grading Basis: Graded

Supply chain sustainability has gained significant importance in today's globalized and interconnected world. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainable supply chain management. It equips students with the knowledge and tools to develop strategies for achieving environmental and social responsibility in supply chain operations. Students will explore the critical role of supply chains in addressing global sustainability challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity, human rights, and fair labor practices. This course aims to empower students to create positive change in supply chains, drive innovation, and promote long-term economic, environmental, and social value through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical case studies, and interactive discussions.