OPRE3370 - Managing Sustainable Operations

OPRE 3370 Managing Sustainable Operations (3 semester credit hours) Sustainable Operations involves proper management of related environmental, social, and economic impacts in constructing and maintaining effective and efficient global operations or supply chains. Sustainable Operations encourages governance practices of lifecycles of goods and services that reduce waste and ensures long-term maintainability and economic value of environmental and social well-being of all stakeholders' interest in creating and delivering products and services. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of present-day issues and policies related to establishing a sustainable, competitive advantage through efficient use of resources and collaboration with external business partners. The course uses a product lifecycle approach to understand sustainable issues in supply chains and potential solutions. Prerequisite: At least Sophomore level standing. (Same as ITSS 3370) (3-0) S