Supply Chain Operations Management (OPMT 1210)
Operations Management is a cornerstone discipline in business that focuses on the design, management, and continuous improvement of processes to efficiently produce goods and services. This course is designed to provide a deep exploration of the principles, strategies, and techniques used in operations management. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of how operations impact an organization's competitiveness, productivity, and overall success.
Course code: OPMT 1210
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| 72962 | September 2, 2025 to December 13, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus |
Additional Information
- Introduction to Operations Management
Strategic positioning and operational effectiveness
Aligning operations with the overall business strategy
Operational concepts: capacity, process flow, flow rate and bottlenecks
Total quality management and process optimization tools and techniques
Inventory analysis and the tools used for optimizing inventory levels
Little’s Law and the Theory of Constraints
Production planning and scheduling strategies
Performance measures
Competitive priorities and balancing cost leadership and differentiation
Service process design, service quality, and customer-centric approaches
Process Analysis and Improvement
Operational Excellence Methodologies and Techniques
Operations Risk Management
Technology and innovation in operations management
Green operations and environmental responsibility
Workplace performance and managing people
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.