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Diploma in Applied Operations Management
10-15hrs
beginner levelThis free online Applied Operations Management course will introduce you to the practical applications of the main theories that underpin operations management. By the end of the course, you will have learned why virtually all operations management decisions are based on a forecast of the future, and how forecasts drive strategic operations decisions such as competitive priorities, changes in processes, and large technology purchases.
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Diploma in Applied Operations Management
Learn how to practically apply professional operations management skills with this applied operations management course.
This free online Applied Operations Management course will introduce you to the practical applications of the main theories that underpin operations management. By the end of the course, you will have learned why virtually all operations management decisions are based on a forecast of the future, and how forecasts drive strategic operations decisions such as competitive priorities, changes in processes, and large technology purchases.
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Module 15 Lessons
Introduction to Operations Management
The module begins by introducing forecasting and describes why it is critical to the management of all functional areas within an organization. For example, marketing relies on forecasting to predict demand and future sales, and human resources forecasts future hiring requirements.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Operations Management - Part 1
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3.Introduction to Operations Management - Part 2
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4.Introduction to Operations Management - Part 3
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 24 Lessons
Introduction to Forecasting Methods
Module 35 Lessons
Introduction to Aggregate Planning and Linear Programming
Module 44 Lessons
Aggregate Planning and the Transportation Model
Module 51 Lessons
Diploma in Applied Operations Management - First Assessment
Module 66 Lessons
Introduction to Line Balancing
Module 74 Lessons
Introduction to Facilities Location
Module 85 Lessons
Introduction to Inventory Models
Module 97 Lessons
Understanding Eoq Model
Module 101 Lessons
Diploma in Applied Operations Management - Second Assessment
Module 111 Lessons
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