An analytical study of the management of processes that transform inputs to outputs, with concentration on designing, planning, directing, and controlling. A quantitative study of models and procedures used in various decision problems addressed by production and operations managers. Investigation into the formulation and solution of management science models in production applications. A broad investigation of a variety of scheduling activities in a production environment. A thorough study of the problems and procedures involved in managing raw material, in-process, and finished goods inventory.
Emphasis is on the formulation and and use of quantitative models.
An in-depth, analytical study of the shop floor systems used in manufacturing planning and control. MA 255 or consent of the instructor. Theory and applications of linear programming models in decision making. Attention is given to primal and dual formulations, solution algorithms, sensitivity analysis, and special cases. A survey of multiple criteria decision making concepts and methodologies used in business, including linear multiobjective programming, goal programming, compromise programming, and multidimensional risk and utility.