Operation Management

Week 1: Introduction to Operations Management

 • Module 1.1: Overview of Operations Management

 ◦ Definition and importance of operations management

 ◦ Key concepts and principles

 • Module 1.2: Process Analysis

 ◦ Understanding processes and workflows

 ◦ Tools for process mapping and analysis

 • Module 1.3: Capacity Planning

 ◦ Concepts of capacity and bottlenecks

 ◦ Techniques for capacity planning and management

Week 2: Quality and Productivity

 • Module 2.1: Quality Management

 ◦ Principles of quality management

 ◦ Tools and techniques for quality control (e.g., Six Sigma, TQM)

 • Module 2.2: Productivity Improvement

 ◦ Measuring productivity

 ◦ Strategies for improving productivity

 • Module 2.3: Lean Operations

 ◦ Principles of lean management

 ◦ Techniques for waste reduction and process improvement

Week 3: Supply Chain and Inventory Management

 • Module 3.1: Supply Chain Management

 ◦ Overview of supply chain management

 ◦ Key components and strategies

 • Module 3.2: Inventory Management

 ◦ Types of inventory and inventory costs

 ◦ Techniques for inventory control and management

 • Module 3.3: Logistics and Distribution

 ◦ Principles of logistics management

 ◦ Strategies for efficient distribution

Week 4: Advanced Topics and Applications

 • Module 4.1: Project Management

 ◦ Basics of project management

 ◦ Tools and techniques for managing projects

 • Module 4.2: Technology in Operations Management

 ◦ Role of technology in operations

 ◦ Emerging technologies and their impact

 • Module 4.3: Case Studies and Final Project

 ◦ Analysis of real-world operations management cases

 ◦ Developing a comprehensive operations management plan