Operations Management

What is happening?

The future is about people and technology. Shifting economic landscape and technology disruption means enterprises need to transform and reinvent themselves. With the impact of globalisation, supply chains have become complex networks of nodes, signals, and flows with interdependent relationships which need to be managed flawlessly. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position business organisations for growth. Thus, effective Supply Chain leaders should be able to understand the impact that Supply Chain Management has on the organisation and vice versa.

Operations Management

This programme, being a part of the Supply Chain Master Class Series® explores operations management and the role of operations in the organisation’s collaborative/constructive working environment, business models and performance, within the overall context of supply chain management and the external environment. This course will also focus on how to effectively analyse and design supply chain operations with the goal to improve the match between demand and supply. Gain essential skills to gain competitive advantage and become leaders in the supply chain industry.

Participant Profile

  • Supply chain professionals in any industry seeking to develop their skills in operations management
  • Entrepreneurs who wish to transform their supply chains by acquiring modern skills in operations management
  • Young executives wanting to understand how supply chains operate and for those who wish to transition to supply chain management roles within the next 6-18 months

Key Benefits

Acquire a concrete view of designing and leading modern supply chains in a fast-changing environment

Develop skills and competencies to lead digital supply chains and participate actively in operations management

Improve personal skills, relevance and enhance employability in a fast changing, dynamic world

Programme content

Session
Module
Description
1
Introduction to Operations Management
Learn the fundamentals underpinning operations management and the principles used in this critical element of supply chain to meet global demands
2
Operations Performance
Appreciate the combined outcome of multiple factors of a supply chain and how operational performance effects supply chain performance.
3
Operations Strategy
Understand the techniques and guiding principles involved in implementing strategic initiatives and operational plans to support a business’s overall competitive strategy.
4
Process Design
Gain insight the process design’s different facets and techniques to create profitable and efficient operations to convert inputs into outputs
5
Product/Service Design
Understand the objectives of product and service design, the different stages of the process and its relationship with the overall operations
6
Layout / Flow Design
Gain perspective into the relative positioning and flow of different components in operations
7
People, jobs and organisation
Embrace the importance of people, HR strategy, the working environment and organisation design in operations management
8
Process technology
Understand, evaluate, and implement the process technology to optimise operations.
9
Quality Management
Familiarize with the dimensions of quality, and learn the tools and techniques used in quality improvement to reach the required level of excellence in operations
10
Project Management
Learn about the importance of project management in operations management and how they are interconnected

Programme Design

This 10-session master class is designed for you to succeed in operations management.

A group of multinational facilitators with years of industry experience will take you through each module, with discussions, using real world examples and combining useful frameworks. In a small group setting, you have the opportunity to interact with faculty and peers to explore real world issues and solutions.

Each session will be two to three hours and conducted weekly or tailored to suit the clients’ needs. This frequent, short session method maximises the learning and internalising potential needed for skill development. Sessions may be organised virtually or physically and designed to suit working professionals. You could join from anywhere in the world for our open enrolment – virtual programmes and benefit from a power network of peers who are multinational, experienced, and eager to learn from each other.