IS 614 - Operations Analytics

Operations is a primary functional area of every organization. This course provides a solid foundation in the concepts of operations, focusing on the analytics to support decision making in this core area. Software-based analytical methods will be used throughout the course. Topics include an in-depth study of the models and metrics related to: productivity, project management, forecasting, quality control, capacity planning, facility location and layout, supply chain, transportation and logistics, inventory, scheduling, maintenance, and reliability, and work measurement and learning curves. Operations analytics is applicable to both service-oriented organizations as well as those involved with the production of physical goods. This course is not open to students who have taken MBA 540.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MBA 510