MGT 3789 - Operations Management
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 31071,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeong Hoon Choi
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Supply Chain and Operations Management, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2011
Master of Science in Supply Chain and 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
Preferred Contact Method: Email
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
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Textbook chapters 1 and 11 Module 1 slides and learning materials Module 1 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Operations and supply chain management | Module 1 Discussion (Due: Thread - 5/14/2026, Two replies - 5/17/2026) Module 1 Assignment (Due: 5/17/2026) Module 1 Quiz (Due: 5/17/2026) |
| 5/18 | Textbook chapters 2 and 3 Module 2 slides and learning materials Module 2 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Operations strategy Project management |
Module 2 Discussion (Due: Thread - 5/21/2026, Two replies - 5/24/2026) Module 2 Assignment (Due: 5/24/2026) Module 2 Quiz (Due: 5/24/2026) |
| 5/25 | Textbook chapters 4, 5, and 5S Module 3 slides and learning materials Module 3 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Forecasting Design of goods and services Sustainability in the supply chain |
Module 3 Discussion (Due: Thread - 5/28/2026, Two replies - 5/31/2026) Module 3 Assignment (Due: 5/31/2026) Module 3 Quiz (Due: 5/31/2026) |
| 6/1 | Textbook chapters 6, 6S, 7 and 7S Module 4 slides and learning materials Module 4 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Quality Management Process Strategies |
Module 4 Discussion (Due: Thread - 6/4/2026, Two replies - 6/7/2026) Module 4 Assignment (Due: 6/7/2026) Module 4 Quiz (Due: 6/7/2026) |
| 6/8 | Textbook chapters 8 and 9 Module 5 slides and learning materials Module 5 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Location Strategy Layout Strategy |
Module 5 Discussion (Due: Thread - 6/11/2026, Two replies - 6/14/2026) Module 5 Assignment (Due: 6/14/2026) Module 5 Quiz (Due: 6/14/2026) |
| 6/15 | Textbook chapters 12 and 16 Module 6 slides and learning materials Module 6 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Inventory Management Lean Production Systems |
Module 6 Discussion (Due: Thread - 6/18/2026, Two replies - 6/21/2026) Module 6 Assignment (Due: 6/21/2026) Module 6 Quiz (Due: 6/21/2026) |
| 6/22 | Textbook chapters 13, 14 and 15 Module 7 slides and learning materials Module 7 lecture videos Website readings posted in Blackboard Ultra Relevant videos posted in Blackboard Ultra |
Production Planning | Module 7 Discussion (Due: Thread - 6/25/2026, Two replies - 6/28/2026) Module 7 Assignment (Due: 6/28/2026) Module 7 Quiz (Due: 6/28/2026) Individual Project (Due: 6/28/2026) |
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.