70-371 Operations Management

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is an introduction to production and operations management that covers both manufacturing and services. It deals with strategic issues (design of flexible supply), planning issues (capacity management), and operational issues (inventory management and information). The linkage between strategy and tactics will be emphasized. The students will learn concepts and tools that will help them to manage from the "boardroom" to the "toolroom."

Prerequisites: 36-220 or 36-247 or 36-225 or 36-218 or 36-200 or 36-201 or 70-207 or 36-207

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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