Learn about various models, methods and software tools to help make better decisions for system design in manufacturing systems and supply chains. You will learn about frameworks and models for structuring key system design issues and trade-offs that arise in today’s supply chains and manufacturing systems.
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As part of the Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters program, this course focuses on decision making for system design, as it arises in manufacturing systems and supply chains.
The course will also cover various models, methods and software tools for decision support for:
- Logistics network design
- Capacity planning and flexibility
- Make-buy
- Supply chain contracting
- Supply chain risk mitigation
You will learn through industry applications and cases to illustrate concepts and challenges. This course should be taken in sequence following Supply Chains and Manufacturing Systems: Planning.
Develop the engineering and management skills needed for competence and competitiveness in today’s manufacturing industry with the Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters Credential, designed and delivered by MIT’s #1-ranked Mechanical Engineering department in the world.
What you'll learn
- Frameworks and models for system design
- Decision support models
- Methods and software tools for supply chain contracting and risk mitigation
