Supply Chain Fundamentals: Manufacturing & Service Operations

Overview

Key facts

The Supply Chain Fundamentals: Manufacturing & Service Operations course from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) includes presentations of the following concepts; defining the role of manufacturing and service operations, linkages between market requirements and the selection of manufacturing processes, facility location strategies, and facility layout, the importance of production planning and control in synchronizing operations, the importance of quality management and performance measurement, and the role of emerging technologies in operations.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for manufacturing and operations management professionals, learners seeking to enter the profession, and other supply chain professionals seeking an understanding of the operations management domain. Typical titles include manufacturing planners, supervisors, directors, engineers, controllers, superintendents, foremen, industrial engineers, plant engineers, and operations managers.

How You Will Benefit

• Review the basics of the field.
• Gain a solid understanding of the basics of manufacturing and service operations and its role within an organization’s overall supply chain.
• Prepare for entry-level and supervisory roles in manufacturing and service operations.