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363-0768-00L 3 Credits MSC , NDS D-MTEC , D-MAVT

Industrial Perspectives on Operations Management

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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. 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
ungraded semester performance
Individual reflection notes must be submitted via Moodle after each of the lectures. Instructions will be provided in the Syllabus.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Industrial Perspectives on Operations Management
**gemeinsam mit der Universität Zürich**
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (HG D 7.2)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (NO C 60)
2 h weekly

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