About this course: Have you ever wondered how products and services are created exactly the same thousands of times over? And how companies are able to smooth out operations to manufacture efficiently, effectively, and without any waste? How is such precision possible? The answer lies at the heart of operations. In the Supply Chain Operations course, we introduce and apply essential process improvement tools to achieve perfection. After completing this course, you will be able to apply the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement. You will demonstrate that you understand the basic tenets of the Lean philosophy that enables manufacturers to eliminate waste and make processes more efficient. Finally, you will be able to apply the tools that you just gained to improve a process of your own. This is an introductory course designed to provide you with a start on your learning journey in operations. You do not need to have any background in operations, but it would be beneficial if you had a basic understanding of business concepts, a working knowledge of spreadsheets, and ideally have mastered the Supply Chain Logistics course. Join me and we will learn together about operations!
Who is this class for: This course is for those looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background, for those working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better, or for are fascinated by how optimize operations within a complex network of firms.
Created by: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Taught by: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Supply Chain Management
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 5 in the Supply Chain Management Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Greek |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Lean Operations and Theory of Constraints
Welcome to the exciting world of operations! This module introduces you to the professor who is teaching the courses in the Supply Chain Management Specialization. You will also discover the essential tools that help make operations better. By the end of this module, you'll know what to expect in the course and hopefully be as excited to learn about Supply Chain Operations as I will be to teach you. In addition, you will understand the major goals of optimizing Operations. You will also be able to recall the major foundations of Lean Thinking and the Theory of Constraints.
4 videos, 3 readings
- Video: What is Supply Chain Operations?
- Leyendo: Is this course for me?
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Introductions
- Video: The Goals of Operations: Speed, Flexibility, Quality, and Cost
- Video: Lean Operations
- Leyendo: "Lean Thinking" by Womack and Jones
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Lean Thinking
- Video: Theory of Constraints
- Leyendo: "The Goal" by Goldratt
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Theory of Constraints
Graded: The Goals of Operations
WEEK 2
Lean Inventory
In Lean Inventory, we will focus on the application of lean principles to a core concern of Supply Chain Management - Inventory. By the end of this module, you'll know how to calculate the Economic Order Quantity, which is an popular method of managing inventory. In addition, you will be able to quantify the uncertainty of demand and logistical execution to select the right level of safety stock. Finally, you will be able to determine the size of a Kanban bin by calculating lead-time-demand.
4 videos, 6 readings
- Video: Lean Inventory
- Leyendo: Economic Order Quantity Terms and Notation
- Video: Screencast - Economic Order Quantity
- Leyendo: The EOQ Calculation
- Leyendo: Safety Stock Terms and Calculation
- Video: Screencast - Safety Stock Calculation
- Leyendo: The Safety Stock Calculation
- Video: Kanban
- Leyendo: Kanban
- Leyendo: Lean Inventory Quiz Instructions
Graded: Lean Inventory
WEEK 3
Six Sigma
Six Sigma is an overview of the Six Sigma Quality System. We start by reviewing the different quality systems that were popular in the past. The main takeaway is an understanding of the DMAIC methodology. By the end of this module, you will be able to apply the DMAIC methodology to improve a process.
6 videos, 2 readings
- Video: From "Quality is Free" to "Six Sigma"
- Video: DMAIC and the Define Stage
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What should happen after the Define Stage?
- Video: Screencast of DMAIC and the Measure Stage
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What should happen after the Measure Stage?
- Video: Screencast of DMAIC and the Analyze Stage
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What should happen after the Analyze Stage?
- Video: Screencast of DMAIC and the Improve Stage
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What should happen after the Improve Stage?
- Video: Screencast of DMAIC and the Control Stage
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What should happen after the Control Stage?
- Leyendo: Summary of the DMAIC Example
- Leyendo: Some more Six Sigma Examples
- Revisión por el compañero: Six Sigma Case Studies
Graded: Quality Management and the DMAIC Methodology
WEEK 4
Lean Six Sigma
In Lean Six Sigma, you will apply all the tools you learned in this course to a project of your choosing. You will be able to show that you not only mastered the lean tools, but also the six sigma methodology to improve processes. After completing this module, you will not only have a better process, but also the ability to improve any process in a systematic manner.
1 video, 2 readings
- Video: The Lean Six Sigma Toolkit
- Leyendo: The Road to Lean Six Sigma
- Leyendo: Selecting a Great Lean Six Sigma Project
Graded: Lean Six Sigma
FAQs
How It Works
Trabajo del curso
Cada curso es como un libro de texto interactivo, con videos pregrabados, cuestionarios y proyectos.
Ayuda de tus compañeros
Conéctate con miles de estudiantes y debate ideas y materiales del curso, y obtén ayuda para dominar los conceptos.
Certificados
Obtén reconocimiento oficial por tu trabajo y comparte tu éxito con amigos, compañeros y empleadores.
Creators
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Pricing
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| Accede a los materiales con calificación | Not available | Available |
| Recibe una calificación final | Not available | Available |
| Obtén un Certificado de curso para compartir | Not available | Available |
Ratings and Reviews
Excellent!!!
Good and relevant material that I
The course was really informative. it gives all the basics of supply chain in operations perspective.
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It is very useful,and there are many points that I learn it first time. Tks.