The digital camera supply chain as seen in session 11. (Image by Prof. Stephen C. Graves.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. David Simchi-Levi
Prof. Stephen Graves
MIT Course Number
15.763J / IDS.736J / 1.274J / (formerly ESD.268J)
As Taught In
Spring 2005
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
15.763J focuses on decision making for system design, as it arises in manufacturing systems and supply chains. Students are exposed to frameworks and models for structuring the key issues and trade-offs. The class presents and discusses new opportunities, issues and concepts introduced by the internet and e-commerce. It also introduces various models, methods and software tools for logistics network design, capacity planning and flexibility, make-buy, and integration with product development. Industry applications and cases illustrate concepts and challenges. The class is recommended for anyone concentrating in Operations Management, and is a second half-term subject.