Topics covered include an overview of strategic decisions, forecasting, product design, process planning, facility layout, basic inventory models, capacity planning, aggregate planning and scheduling. The course will consist of lectures supplemented by homework assignments. Students will be required to use Excel spreadsheets to set up and solve certain problems. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings.
Every student is responsible for all material presented and announcements made during any class.
Make-up exams will be given only at the discretion of the instructor in cases of serious medical emergencies as evidenced by a written doctor's report . Homework assignments will be given every week. Although the assignments will not be collected, however, they will be discussed and solved in class. There will also be some computer assignments using Excel with due dates designated in class. It is the responsibility of the student to seek the instructor's help when in need of assistance.