BUS 278 Project & Operations Management
Understanding the necessity for adapting and incorporating structured project management concepts when undertaking project assignments, is a necessary criterion for project success and in meeting corporate strategic goals. Equally important, is the ability to evaluate project management performance and recommending adjustments to ensure optimal project execution and attainment of organizational/corporate business objectives. This module provides an introduction to Project Management throughout the life cycle with emphasis on practical applications in the business environment. Key planning documents will be discussed, including the Project Commitment Agreement, Project Plan, Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Path Networks, and project status reporting. Implementation of quality objectives in both operations and product development is key to achieving sustainable competitive advantage in the global marketplace. This module examines operations and quality management by examining context and content of such principles as Total Quality Management and its implemented at all levels of an organization. Other important topics addressed include forecasting, technology management, capacity planning and materials management. Organizational leaders are often tasked with balancing resources between existing and proposed projects. In this module participants learn how to identify their organization's resource capability and capacity while determining how to balance them based on future demand. They will also learn the importance of processes in resource allocation decision making.
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