MGT 3789 03: Operations Management

MGT 3789 - Operations Management

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 40990,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Jeong Hoon Choi

Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Supply Chain & Operations Management, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2011
Master of Science in Supply Chain & Operations Management, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2007
Master of Business Administration, Seoul National University, 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration, Seoul National University, 2000

Associate Professor

Email: jhchoi@ysu.edu

Office: WCBA 3378

Office Phone: (330) 941-2401

Communication Expectations:
Students are expected to communicate in a professional and respectful manner at all times. Email is the primary method of communication for this course. I typically respond to emails within 24–48 hours on weekdays. Messages sent on weekends or university holidays may receive a response on the next business day. Please include the course number and a clear subject line in all emails.

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Choi

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Course Description

3789. Operations Management. Study of current operations management theories and practices with emphasis on direction, planning, and control of production systems. Includes detailed analysis in such areas as materials management, work measurement, quality control, scheduling, maintenance, and forecasting. Prereq.: BUS 2600, 2.5 GPA. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Operations and Supply Chain Management Heizer, Render, and Munson 9780135350454

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/25 Textbook chapters 1 and 11
Module 1 slides and learning materials
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Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Student Introduction (Due: 8/30/2026)
9/1 Textbook chapters 1, 2, 5, and 11
Module 2 slides and learning materials
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Operations Strategy
Design of Goods and Services
Discussion 1 (Due: Due: Thread - 9/3/2026, Two replies – 9/6/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 1 (Due: 9/6/2026)
9/8 Textbook chapters 1, 2, 5, and 11
Module 2 slides and learning materials
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Operations Strategy
Design of Goods and Services
Discussion 2 (Due: Thread - 9/10/2026, Two replies – 9/13/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 2 (Due: 9/10/2026)
9/15 Textbook chapter 3
Module 3 slides and learning materials
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Project Management Discussion 3 (Due: Thread - 9/17/2026, Two replies – 9/20/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 3 (Due: 9/17/2026)
Assignment 1 (Due: 9/27/2026)
9/22 Textbook chapter 4
Module 4 slides and learning materials
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Forecasting Discussion 4 (Due: Thread - 9/24/2026, Two replies – 9/27/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 4 (Due: 9/24/2026)
Assignment 2 (Due: 10/4/2026)
9/29 Textbook chapter 5S
Module 5 slides and learning materials
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain Exam I (Due: 10/1/2026)
10/6 Textbook chapters 6 and 6S
Module 6 slides and learning materials
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Quality Management Discussion 5 (Due: Thread - 10/8/2026, Two replies – 10/11/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 5 (Due: 10/8/2026)
Assignment 3 (Due: 10/18/2026)
10/13 Textbook chapters 7 and 7S
Module 7 slides and learning materials
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Process Strategies Discussion 6 (Due: Thread - 10/15/2026, Two replies - 10/18/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 6 (Due: 10/15/2026)
10/20 Textbook chapters 8 and 9
Module 8 slides and learning materials
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Location Strategy
Layout Strategy
Discussion 7 (Due: Thread - 10/22/2026, Two replies - 10/25/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 7 (Due: 10/22/2026)
Assignment 4 (Due: 11/1/2026)
10/27 Textbook chapter 12
Module 10 slides and learning materials
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Invnetory Management Exam II (Due: 10/27/2026)
11/3 Textbook chapters 12, 13, and 14
Module 10 and 11 slides and learning materials
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Invnetory Management
Production Planning
Discussion 8 (Due: Thread - 11/5/2026, Two replies - 11/8/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 8 (Due: 11/5/2026)
Assignment 5 (Due: 11/15/2026)
11/10 Textbook chapters 13 and 14
Module 11 slides and learning materials
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Production Planning Discussion 9 (Due: Thread - 11/12/2026, Two replies - 11/15/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 9 (Due: 11/12/2026)
Assignment 6 (Due: 11/22/2026)
11/17 Textbook chapters 15 and 16
Module 12 slides and learning materials
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Short-term Scheduling
Lean Production Systems
Discussion 10 (Due: Thread - 11/19/2026, Two replies - 11/22/2026)
Discussion Presentation Team 9 (Due: 11/19/2026)
11/24 Team project guidelines Team Project Preparation Team Project (Due: 11/30/2026)
12/1 Team project guidelines Team Project Presentation Team Project Presentation Teams 1 thorugh 5 (Due: 12/1/2026)
Team Project Presentation Teams 6 through 10 (Due: 12/3/2026)
12/8 Exam III Exam III (Due: 12/8/2026)

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.