The life cycle of a product, as defined by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory. This course discusses and analyzes the strategic decisions made by firms in manufacturing operations, and also analyzes operations strategy in service firms. (This image is in the public domain.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Charles H. Fine
Prof. Donald Rosenfield
MIT Course Number
15.769
As Taught In
Fall 2010
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
15.769 Operations Strategy provides a unifying framework for analyzing strategic issues in manufacturing and service operations. Students analyze the relationships between manufacturing and service companies and their suppliers, customers, and competitors. The course covers strategic decisions in technology, facilities, vertical integration, human resources, and other areas, and also explores means of competition such as cost, quality, and innovativeness.
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