Introduction to Production and Operations Management
This Introduction Production and Operations Management Course is concerned with the design, planning and control of operating systems for the provision of goods and services
Professional Certificate
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30 minutes
4 Lessons
4 Quizzes
Exclusive SCMDOJO Cetificate
4.9/5 (207 Reviews)
1071 Students Enrolled
SCMDOJO’s Introduction to Production and Operations Management is a fast, beginner-friendly course on how to design, plan, and control operations for goods and services. In about 30 minutes across four lessons (with quizzes), you’ll cover the core functions and objectives of operations, the differences between manufacturing and services, and how production systems are classified—and earn an SCMDOJO certificate on completion. Taught by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, it’s ideal for students and practitioners looking
Why Learn with Dr Muddassir Ahmed?
Dr Muddassir Ahmed is the Founder & CEO of SCMDOJO. He is Supply Chain Digitalization Consultant, global speaker, vlogger and supply chain industry expert. Dr Muddassir Ahmed has received a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management school. Muddassir is a Six Sigma black belt and has founded scmdojo.com with the intention to enable supply chain professionals and supply chain teams to solve the problems they face in their jobs & business
You can follow & connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
What you'll learn
- Introduction to Production and Operations Management
- Distinction between Manufacturing and Service Operation
- Operations Management Functions
- Objectives of Production & Operations Management
- What are Prime Objectives of Production Management
- Classification of Production Systems
Course Content
What's Included
- Immediate unlimited access to course materials
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
- English Closed Captions
- Full transcripts in pdf for each lesson
- Suitable for mobile or desktop
- SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post sign in)
You can access this Introduction Production and Operations Management course and all the other courses of SCMDOJO Academy by signing up for Pro Membership for only $99/month and also access to the library’s best practices, tools and eBooks.
You can also benefit from the Supply Chain Experts Podcast and Knowledge videos on the SCMDOJO YouTube Channel and join thousands of other like-minded subscribers.
Follow our LinkedIn Page and Supply Chain Digitalization Group to expand your network.
Requirements
- Access to Internet
- Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device
Earn a sharable certificate
- Showcase on your LinkedIn Profile under the "Licenses & certifications" section
- Download or print out as PDF to share with others
- Share as PDF online to demonstrate your skill
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Basics only.
extremely satisfied with the courses.
it's a very Good course for someone who is intending to understand the basics of Production and Operations Management. A very fantastic course.
I think you course is very good
Very informative and straightforward
Good course for basic understanding
Have a nice professional journey through out the course. Refresher for the basics of operation management.
good Course
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GOOOD
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Superb course
Please provide free certified courses
good
Nice
The course exhibits a thoughtfully crafted design, featuring high-quality videos and the provision of clear and comprehensive information. I hold a deep appreciation for the manner in which Dr. Muddassir has conveyed the course content.
This was a good introduction for me
"The 'Introduction to Production and Operations Management' course provides a comprehensive foundation in key concepts related to production planning, process optimization, and operational efficiency. The course is well-structured, making complex topics easy to understand with clear explanations and real-world applications. It effectively covers essential aspects such as supply chain coordination, quality management, and resource utilization. This course is highly recommended for professionals and students looking to build a strong understanding of production and operations management."
great course for beginers
Still cross checking
Very excellent course and also very useful for future
It was awesome, but maybe need some interactive parts to make it more engageable
it was so conducive for me .
good
excellent knowledge too much impressed
very wonderful it was
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Excellent 👌
very good
This course is designed for all from low level, less qualified staff to high-level well qualified personals. Dr mudassir used layman's language to make it easy for masses to understand the concept and he is very successful in that regard.
GOOD SO FAR
Great introduction to Supply Chain and manufacturing!
VERY GOOD
4 rating
Good learning
Its a great experince to introduce the bsaic fundamental of Production & Operation Managemnet. Thank You Sir.
Basic but fantastic
good
This course is really nice. good teaching
Nice
very good
It's was very helpful and knowledge gaining.
Nice i have more interest
It was great to learn from sir about operation and production
thak you so much
It was quite good
Excellent.
i really learned about basic concept of Operation management.
Very well explained course for our new person in supply chain.
This was a very good course for the beginners.
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I want purchase course free in production & manufacturing. But right now not yet complete
Good course
Good knowledge
Good Insights
It was amazing content. I learned alot.
Course was helpful and learnt a lot about Introduction to Production and Operations Management.
The course offered a clear and practical understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Real-world examples and case studies made the learning engaging and relevant. It helped me grasp the importance of supply chain efficiency and resilience in today's global market. Overall, a valuable and insightful experience.
Loved
The classes are awesome followed by some questions.
Informative
It was very Informative and very basic for beginners to start with
goodd ... need more classes like this
Very nice 💯
Great place to learn new for the career
Great understanding as debriefed well through realtime examples
Very useful
Good
it was a great course
Excellent
It's really valuable for me,it refreshing my academic knowledge too
Good
Very well explained. Thank you.
It was good very informative
best for beginner
5 5 5
very nice content
good information for basic or freshgraduate
good and informative
Knowledgeable
Amazing
Awesome learning experience.
I entered the course without any prior experience or knowledge in production and operations management. However, the curriculum well explained the fundamental principles of managing production processes and operations. Dr. Muddassir's interaction style is very understanding and easy to grasp.
Excellent
This training was highly insightful and covered fundamental
Thank you so much for this amazing course i really love it
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Good learning experience
It was amazing, i got to learn many things in simple yet effective way, thankyou so much...
The introduction to SCM was clear, This helped me identify the difference between the sub division under supply chain and its operations.
Best course of supply chain management
It's was nice experience to learn with Dr. Muddasir
Great course!
I have gained great knowledge and speaker explain everything very well
Great learning, best course for operational management
Superb
Excellent for beginners to get into the real topics.
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