BA 274 - Production and Inventory Management

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: Operations management systems seek to meet the demands of the marketplace and to support overall company strategy. Within a manufacturing environment, the Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System addresses this need. This course focuses on understanding and analyzing MPC systems as well as making appropriate decisions in these environments. Topics including demand management, forecasting, S&OP, purchasing, warehousing/distribution, quality, and Lean are also covered in the context of MPC. The role of inventory management and its relationship to customer service, efficiency, and profitability are explored in detail.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None