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Industrial Perspectives on Operations Management
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:45
Abstract
Industrial perspectives on Operations Management gives insight into trending topics and developments in industrial companies. Regional and international guest speakers from various firms lecture on industrial applications of innovative technologies and process innovations.
Objective
This course provides a comprehensive overview of current (technological) developments and how they change operations. After successfully completing this course, students have: (1) an understanding of operational and logistical processes in different industries. (2) knowledge of trends and challenges in industrial operations. (3) an overview of applications of new technologies in companies. (4) knowledge about challenges as well as advantages of operational improvement measures.
Content
This course gives an understanding of the current and future trends of industrial practice. Logistics processes take place on different operational levels – in production, the organization as a whole, and multiple companies along the supply chain. Guest speakers will talk about the development of new technologies and their industrial application on different operational levels. Some presentations focus on company-specific improvement projects. The lectures will provide insights into industrial practice and discuss the motivation for operational improvement measures and the challenges organizations face in the process of changing operations.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The presentations of the guest lectures will be provided.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Keine
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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Industrial Perspectives on Operations Management
**gemeinsam mit der Universität Zürich**
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2 h weekly |