Department of Operations & Supply Chain Management
Prepare for Your Spring 2011 OSM Electives
July 26, 2010
Attention OSM Majors! Listed below is a tentative schedule of OSM electives that will be offered during the Spring 2011 semester. These courses are not available for registration in CampusNet yet, but this list should help you plan ahead regarding which electives you plan on taking.
Undergraduate Electives (Spring 2011)
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CR | DAYS | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSM | 417 | Principles of Lean Operations | 4 | TT | 6:00-7:50pm | Dr. Miller |
| Description: The
primary focus
of this course is to present techniques which are
intended to synchronize and streamline the production process including
inventory management. Non-value added activities and waste are the
targets of these techniques. Topics include value stream mapping, 5S,
set-up time reduction, six sigma, maintaining and improving equipment,
small lot production, and level scheduling in pull production. |
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| OSM | 421 | Service Operations Management | 4 | TT | 4:00-5:50pm | Dr. Slotnick |
| Description: A
study of the
design, control, planning, and evaluation of service
systems, including service aspects of manufacturing firms. Topics
include the strategy of designing and implementing service systems,
measurement and improvement of their quality and productivity, and the
roles of supply chain management, demand management and technology.
Students will use quantitative tools to analyze service systems in
order to measure and improve their performance, and apply these
concepts and tools in the analysis of cases. |
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| OSM | 422 | Project Management for Business and Technology | 4 | MW | 8:00-9:50pm | Prof. Stoll |
| Description: Designed
to teach
students how to design, implement and control
"business" and "technical" projects. Students will be exposed to
projects in product development, marketing, process improvement, and
engineering projects to learn the differences and similarities in
managing them as well as the human side of project management. The
course coverage is intended for advanced undergraduate students and it
is designed to help them get started as project managers. The course
coverage also prepares students for the Project Management Professional
(PMP) Certification exam. Microsoft Project package will be used during
lab hours. |
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| OSM | 424 | Transportation Management | 4 | MW | 4:00-5:50pm | Prof. Trunick |
| Description: This
course is
designed to introduce the student to the transportation
activities in supply chain systems. Specifically the transportation
providers such as motor carriers, railroads, and intermodal services
are covered, as well as the rules and regulations under which they
operate. Ocean freight issues, the role of port authorities, cost and
pricing strategies, and dealings with third party logistic providers
are also covered, to illustrate the impact that transportation has on
the global sales of goods and on international business. |
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| OSM | 435 | Forecasting | 4 | MW | 6:00-7:50pm | Dr. Polomsky |
| Description: A
critical study
of the forecasting methods available for use in
business and nonbusiness organizations. The emphasis is on developing
the ability to use regression and time series methods. Topics will
include simple and multiple regression models, leading indicators,
smoothing models, classical decomposition, time-series regression
models, seasonal-cyclical models, BOX-Jenkins analysis, integrating
forecasting and planning in practice, comparison and selection of
forecasting methods. An evaluation of forecasting techniques is also
presented, including evaluation of accuracy, techniques for improving
accuracy, and analysis of the appropriateness of each model. In
addition, a number of statistical and forecasting software packages are
demonstrated. This will enable the student to complete a series of
forecasting projects that are required as part of the course. |
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| OSM | 438 | International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management | 3 | -- | ---- | Dr. Chung |
| Description: This
course is a
specially arranged international field experience in
supply chain management with focus on advanced manufacturing systems
and logistics in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore and Hong
Kong. Students will have the opportunity to observe firsthand world
renowned supply chain management systems at some major companies like
Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sony, etc. In addition, students will be exposed to
the unique culture and business ethics of the country, which is
essential for the success of their systems. Social events will be
arranged with students from a local university to provide opportunities
to experience the culture. The class, which counts for 3 credits, is not structured to meet regularly. There will be a few pre-departure lectures/meetings that all students must attend. Then, students will leave Cleveland on March 12 to spend one week in Japan touring manufacturing companies before returning home on March 20. During the company visits on the study tour, students are required to attend meetings on time and act professionally. |
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| OSM | 445 | Quality Control and Management | 4 | TT | 8:00-9:50pm | Prof. Stoll |
| Description: This
course
covers the core principles of the management of quality in
the production of goods and services. Statistical quality control
techniques are used in the implementation of these principles. Topics
include TQM, continuous improvement, control charts, sampling plans,
process capability, and ISO 9000. Applicable computer software is used
to implement the techniques. |
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Graduate Electives (Spring 2011)
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CR | DAYS | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSM | 517 | Principles of Lean Operations | 4 | TT | 6:00-7:50pm | Dr. Miller |
| Description: The
primary focus of this course is to present techniques that are
intended to synchronize and streamline the production/operations
process, including inventory management. Non-value added activities and
waste are the targets of these techniques. Topics include value stream
mapping, 5S, set-up time reduction, six sigma, maintaining and
improving equipment, small lot production, and level scheduling in pull
production. |
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| OSM | 538 | International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management | 3 | -- | ---- | Dr. Chung |
| Description: This
course is a
specially arranged international field experience in
supply chain management with focus on advanced manufacturing systems
and logistics in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore and Hong
Kong. Students will have the opportunity to observe firsthand world
renowned supply chain management systems at some major companies like
Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sony, etc. In addition, students will be exposed to
the unique culture and business ethics of the country, which is
essential for the success of their systems. Social events will be
arranged with students from a local university to provide opportunities
to experience the culture. The class, which counts for 3 credits, is not structured to meet regularly. There will be a few pre-departure lectures/meetings that all students must attend. Then, students will leave Cleveland on March 12 to spend one week in Japan touring manufacturing companies before returning home on March 20. During the company visits on the study tour, students are required to attend meetings on time and act professionally. |
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| OSM | 545 | Quality Control and Management | 4 | TT | 8:00-9:50pm | Prof. Stoll |
| Description: Covers
the core principles of the management of quality in the
production of goods and services. Statistical quality-control
techniques are used in the implementation of these principles. Topics
include TQM, continuous improvement, control charts, sampling plans,
process capability, and ISO 9000. Computer software is used where
applicable. |
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| OSM |
622 |
Project Management |
3 |
M TBD |
6:00-9:00pm 5:30-9:30pm |
Staff Staff/Progressive |
| Description: Discusses
the complexities involved in project management, the use of
networks in large-scale projects, and the development of networks.
Presents network computations for time, CPM/ PERT, time-cost tradeoff,
project scheduling, and other networks such as GERT. Includes the use
of computer software. |
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| OSM | 623 | Materials and Supply Chain Management | 4 | TT | 4:00-5:50pm | Dr. Rom |
| Description: Discusses
some fundamental and strategic issues in materials management
and supply chain management. Presents decision rules and guidelines for
various qualitative or quantitative materials-management problems.
Topics include purchasing, inventory systems with deterministic and
probabilistic demand, multi-item inventory systems, materials
requirement planning, JIT, distribution inventory systems, coordinating
supply chain design, supply chain management strategies, and customer
value management. Cases from business and current issues are discussed. |
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| OSM |
624 |
Global Operations
Management |
3 |
W F |
6:00-9:00pm 11/19-3/11 |
Staff Prof. Stoll |
| Description: Introduction
to operations management for companies operating in the
international setting. Topics include global operations strategy,
supply chain management across multiple national boundaries, global
operations projects, and performance issues. |
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Phone: 216.687.4740
Fax: 216.687.9343
o.icmeli@csuohio.edu
Dr. Oya Tukel
Monte Ahuja Hall, Rm. 539
1860 East 18th Street
Phone: 216.687.4740
Fax: 216.687.9343
o.icmeli@csuohio.edu
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