Operations, Management and Modeling

llsmg2003  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Operations, Management and Modeling
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 10.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Catanzaro Daniele; Mishra Nishant;
Language
English
Prerequisites
Basic courses in mathematics, probability and statistics
Main themes
This course is an introduction to operations and production management. The aim is to study how operations management problems can be solved using mathematical models and techniques, or more generally within a formal framework.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1
  • define the frame of reference and elements involved in decision-making in production and operations management ;
  • analyze these elements, in particular using mathematical models and techniques (without
 
Content
This course introduces production management as well as quantitative methods that can be implemented to address issues related to both the production process and the overall supply chain, including (but not limited to)
  •         supply chain network design
  •         demand forecasting
  •         capacity planning
  •         manufacturing process planning and scheduling
  •         service and workload planning and scheduling;
  •         extension of the above models to the public sector.
Teaching methods
Classes are illustrated with examples and provide an overview of basic concepts and techniques. Exercise sessions focus on the assimilation of techniques and provide additional information, where appropriate, based on case studies.
Evaluation methods
Written exam.
Specific details will be provided at the first compulsory lecture of the course.
Online resources
https://perso.uclouvain.be/daniele.catanzaro/Courses/GPM.pdf
Bibliography
Please refer to the online resources. 
Teaching materials
  • Slides du cours (https://perso.uclouvain.be/daniele.catanzaro/Courses/GPM.pdf)
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [60] in Management