363-0448-00L  Global Operations Strategy

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersT. Netland, R. Binkert, P. Schönsleben
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThis course provides students who aim to work in globally operating companies a theoretical fundament on strategic configuration and coordination of global production networks.
ObjectiveThis course focuses on global operations strategy. Students get familiar with designing, managing, and improving global factory networks. It covers topics such as corporate lean programs, capacity management, factory planning, network design, outsourcing, and offshoring.
ContentThis course covers factory- and network design, managing global operations, and corporate improvement programs.
Lecture notesTo be announced
LiteratureTo be announced
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: Preferably the course 363-0445-00L Production and Operations Management