1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 104.
Introduction to elements and decision-making tools in production and operations management including product and service design, location planning, process selection and capacity planning, facility lay-out, design of work systems, aggregate planning, inventory management, materials requirement planning, just-in-time systems, scheduling, project management, waiting lines, and quality assurance.
Note: Students with credit for QUANT 391 or POM 391 may not take this course for credit.
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 104.
Introduction to selected quantitative decision-making tools used in management. Topics covered are linear programming, transportation and assignment problems, integer and goal programming, network models, simulation, decision analysis and dynamic programming. Use will be made of available computer programs.
Note: Students with credit for CMPT 393 may not take this course for credit.
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): COMM 205.
Introduction to concepts and techniques applied in industrial purchasing and materials management. The purchasing topics include operating procedures, supplier selection, price determination, bidding and negotiation, cost and value analysis, and supplier relations and partnerships. The materials management topics include production planning and control, inventory control systems and models including distribution inventory systems, and materials handling and warehousing.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one of COMM 447 or 492.