Operations Strategy
Course Description
This course helps family members gain an understanding of the managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organization. Operations managers deal with a major issue in any business - how work gets done: setting up processes, uncovering the biggest bottlenecks, fine-tuning processes to save time and money, managing resources for smooth production of value. Emphasis will be on the application of the analytical tools to address critical issues related to strengthening the competitive position of the enterprise.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of and an appreciation for the production and operations management function in any organization.
- To understand contemporary operations and manufacturing organizational approaches and the supply-chain management activities
- Improve supply chain issues and opportunities
- Obtain an understanding of quality management practice in organizations and how total quality management facilitate organizational effectiveness
Course Coverage
- Designing, Managing and Improving Operations
- Process Analysis and Improvements
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainability in Supply Chain Management
- Quality Management
- Lean Operations
Resource Person: Mr. Michael Tan
Michael Tan is currently the Program Director of BS Legal Management Program. He was the Chair of Finance and Accounting Department for the last 10 years. He has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Operations Management and Finance. He graduated with a degree of Legal Management at the Ateneo de Manila University and took his graduate studies at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business. He is currently working in his family business as Operations Manager. He has engaged in seminars and workshop for Ateneo Family Business Development Center and Business Resource Center.
Michael Tan is currently the Program Director of BS Legal Management Program. He was the Chair of Finance and Accounting Department for the last 10 years. He has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Operations Management and Finance. He graduated with a degree of Legal Management at the Ateneo de Manila University and took his graduate studies at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business. He is currently working in his family business as Operations Manager. He has engaged in seminars and workshop for Ateneo Family Business Development Center and Business Resource Center.