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363-0448-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS D-USYS , D-MTEC , D-MAVT
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Global Operations Strategy

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Torbjörn Netland
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:31

Abstract

This course provides students a theoretical fundament and practical skills for strategic configuration and coordination of global production networks and facility planning and design.

Objective

Students will be able to analyze, plan, and design factory networks and single facilities. 1. Students can analyze strengths and weaknesses of a company’s global factory network. 2. Students can conduct a basic factory localization analysis and elaborate the risks involved and the limitations of the chosen method. 3. Students are familiar with key issues in managing global operations. 4. Students can analyze a global productivity improvement program. 5. Additional skills: Students acquire experience in teamwork, report writing and presentation.

Content

This course deals with the configuration and coordination of global manufacturing operations.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The semester performance consists of case studies. Failed parts of the semester performance must be repeated during the same semester.Certain presentations from external lecturers, as well as the conclusion of the case study "Factory planning" are central elements of this course. These lectures are labelled "compulsory lecture" in the course syllabus. Students must attend the compulsory elements in order to pass the course (in case the student does not fulfil this requirement, the semester performance will be graded as "no show" unless he/she unsubscribes from the course registration).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Global Operations Strategy
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 3 h weekly

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