This course covers how organisations design, manage, and improve the way they produce goods and deliver services — from strategy to execution. Topics covered:

  • Introduction to OM — the 10 strategic decisions, competitive strategy, productivity measurement, capacity, bottlenecks, and break-even analysis
  • Quality Management — cost of quality, TQM, and Six Sigma (understanding and calculating sigma levels)
  • Quality Methods & Tools — DMAIC problem-solving cycle, ISO 9001 certification, and the 7 quality tools (flowchart → Pareto → fishbone → control chart...)
  • Process Strategy — choosing the right process type, front vs. back office, and process mapping
  • Lean Management — waste elimination and continuous improvement

Every session includes real calculations, case discussions, and hands-on exercises using examples from European companies (Airbus, Renault, Zara, IKEA, and others).