GSCM 539 Strategic Operations Management

Introduction to the strategies and analytic methods that are useful in understanding the management of a firm’s operations and supply chain. The aim of the course is to (1) familiarize students with the basic language, concepts, insights and tools of operations and supply chain management, (2) demonstrate principles and methods for integrating sustainability and technology into an organization using concepts such as lean methods, life cycle analysis, sustainable strategies, logistics planning, risk mitigation and (3) explore the relationship between sustainable supply chains and local and global economies in terms of environmental, economic, and social impact.