MGT 3789 - Operations Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 41027,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Alina Marculetiu
Email: amarculetiu@ysu.edu
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 |
| Required | The Goal | E. Goldratt and J. Cox | 0884271951 |
Textbook notes:
- We will not use Pearson MyLab
- eTextBook ISBN: 9780135350515
"The Goal" notes:
- I have used loaner copies in my office, so please ask if you’d like to borrow a physical copy. Used copies are available online for under $5. Most local libraries have audiobooks, eBooks, and physical copies free to borrow. Also, see the Blackboard folder named "The Goal" for recommended library links and reading schedules.
- Must use 2nd revised edition or newer
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule (Subject to Change)
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Mon | 8/24 | N/A Start reading The Goal - wait until the first class before purchasing; free borrowing options available |
Syllabus and Getting to know each other | Getting to Know You Extra Credit (Due Aug. 31) |
| Wed | 8/26 | Chapter 11 - Supply Chain Management The Beer Game Instructions (in Blackboard) |
Activity - DO NOT MISS CLASS Supply Chain Management |
Chapter 11 Homework (Due Sep. 9) |
| Mon | 8/31 | Activity Debrief Supply Chain Management (continued) |
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| Wed | 9/2 | Chapter 1 - Operations and Productivity | Operations and Productivity | Chapter 1 Homework (Due Sep. 14) |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Operations and Productivity (continued) | ||
| Mon | 9/14 | Chapter 3 - Project Management | Project Management | Chapter 3 Homework (Due Sep. 22) |
| Wed | 9/16 | Activity – DO NOT MISS CLASS Project Management (continued) |
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| Mon | 9/21 | Project Management (continued) | ||
| Wed | 9/23 | EXAM #1 | Exam #1 (Covers chapters 11, 1, and 3) | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Chapter 4 - Forecasting | Exam 1 discussion Forecasting |
Chapter 4 Homework (Due Oct. 12) |
| Wed | 9/30 | Forecasting (continued) | ||
| Mon | 10/5 | Forecasting (continued) | ||
| Wed | 10/7 | THE GOAL QUIZ Chapter 6 - Managing Quality Supplement 6 - Statistical Process Control |
Quiz Managing Quality and Statistical Process Control (SPC) |
Chapter 6 + S6 Homework (Due Oct. 21) |
| Mon | 10/12 | Managing Quality and SPC (continued) | ||
| Wed | 10/14 | Activity - DO NOT MISS CLASS Managing Quality and SPC (continued) |
Best Practice + Company Selection diue (Oct. 16) | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Managing Quality and SPC (continued) | ||
| Wed | 10/21 | Supplement 5 - Sustainability in the Supply Chain | Designing Goods and Services for Sustainability | Supplement 5 (S5) Homework (Due Oct. 25) |
| Mon | 10/26 | EXAM #2 | Exam #2 (Covers chapters 4, 6, S6, and S5) | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Chapter 16 - Lean Operations | Exam 2 discussion Lean Operations |
Chapter 16 Homework (Due Nov. 9) |
| Mon | 11/2 | Activity – DO NOT MISS CLASS Lean Operations (continued) |
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| Wed | 11/4 | Activity debrief Lean Operations (continued) |
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| Mon | 11/9 | Chapter 12 - Inventory | Inventory | Chapter 12 Homework (Due Nov. 23) |
| Wed | 11/11 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Inventory (continued) | ||
| Wed | 11/18 | Chapter 14 - Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) | Inventory (continued) MRP and ERP |
Chapter 14 Homework (Due Dec. 2) |
| Mon | 11/23 | MRP and ERP (continued) | ||
| Wed | 11/25 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | MRP and ERP (continued) | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Best Practice Team Presentations | PowerPoint Presentation (Due before class, Dec. 2) All other Team Project Materials (Due Dec. 4) |
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| Mon | 12/7 | EXAM #3 | Exam #3/Final Exam (Covers chapters 16, 12, and 14) | Scheduled for 12/7 between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm In our classroom |
| Wed | 12/9 | No Class |
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.