In today’s fiercely competitive business environment, high efficiency operations management has become an important competitive tool. This program is designed to introduce you to cutting-edge models and practical tools for effective management of your plant, service operation or your supply chain. As a participant you will learn how to design and implement effective practices to improve your operations to gain significant competitive advantage, special attention will be given to topics including: waste and cost reduction, effective inventory control, capacity and cost management, variability reduction, lean operations, and partnering with suppliers and customers to reduce global costs and increase service levels. This program will give you tools you can use immediately in your own operations.