Operations Management In Small Businesses: Key Techniques

What you'll learn
Successfully apply operations management techniques in a small business
Develop and implement operations that can deliver business strategy
Evaluate and select an operations management technique to deliver a specific need
Manage others to implement an operations management technique
Requirements
There is no requirement for prior theoretical knowledge
To provide a meaningful context to apply the techniques, students should either be working in a small business or be familiar with a small businesss
Description
Small business operations are often developed informally and by trial and error. Operations management can make or break a business. As your business grows there will be a need to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations. Operations management techniques, which have their origins in large organisations, can be applied with great results in small businesses. This course is a practical guide to how these proven techniques can be used in small businesses.This course will take you on a journey through:Learning the key concepts of operations management Exploring how operations management can deliver your business strategyLearning how to design products, services, operations and processesExploring how operations can be planned and delivered Learning how operations can always be improvedThe course is aimed at owners and managers of small businesses. It is also suitable for business studies students, at any level, who are keen to run or work in a small business. You do not need any prior theoretical knowledge to take this course. You will need to have a passion for...

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