OPER 561 - Operations Strategy

A comprehensive examination of the links between the operations function and marketing, finance, and engineering in both manufacturing and service industries. Domestic and international cases are used to illustrate the formulation and implementation of operations strategies and the role of operations in supporting business strategy. An emphasis is placed on the challenges faced by managers in finding a complementary match among strategic elements. Student teams apply a theoretical framework to analyze operations strategies in local organizations. Prerequisites: MBA 518

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: Albers School of Business & Economics