printer friendly pageMS&E 252: Decision Analysis I: Foundations of Decision Analysis
Coherent approach to decision making, using the metaphor of developing a structured conversation having desirable properties, and producing actional thought that leads to clarity of action. Socratic instruction; computational problem sessions. Emphasis is on creation of distinctions, representation of uncertainty by probability, development of alternatives, specification of preference, and the role of these elements in creating a normative approach to decisions. Information gathering opportunities in terms of a value measure. Relevance and decision diagrams to represent inference and decision. Principles are applied to decisions in business, technology, law, and medicine. See 352 for continuation.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Howard, R. (PI)
MS&E 254: The Ethical Analyst
The ethical responsibility for consequences of professional analysts who use technical knowledge in support of any individual, organization, or government. The means to form ethical judgments; questioning the desirability of physical coercion and deception as a means to reach any end. Human action and relations in society in the light of previous thought, and research on the desired form of social interactions. Attitudes toward ethical dilemmas through an explicit personal code.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Howard, R. (PI)
MS&E 256: Technology Assessment and Regulation of Medical Devices
(Formerly 475.) Regulatory approval and reimbursement for new medical technologies as a key component of product commercialization. The regulatory and payer environment in the U.S. and abroad, and common methods of health technology assessment. Framework to identify factors relevant to adoption of new medical devices, and the management of those factors in the design and development phases. Case studies; guest speakers from government (FDA) and industry.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Pietzsch, J. (PI)
MS&E 260: Introduction to Operations Management
Operations management focuses on the effective planning, scheduling, and control of manufacturing and service entities. This course introduces students to a broad range of key issues in operations management. Topics include determination of optimal facility location, production planning, optimal timing and sizing of capacity expansion, and inventory control. Prerequisites: basic probability and optimization.
Terms: Aut, Sum
| Units: 3-4
MS&E 261: Inventory Control and Production Systems
Topics in the planning and control of manufacturing systems. The functions of inventory, determination of order quantities and safety stocks, alternative inventory replenishment systems, item forecasting, production-inventory systems, materials requirements planning (MRP), just-in-time systems, master and operations scheduling, supply chain management, and service operations. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: 120, or
STATS 116, or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Hausman, W. (PI)
MS&E 262: Supply Chain Management
Definition of a supply chain; coordination difficulties; pitfalls and opportunities in supply chain management; inventory/service tradeoffs; performance measurement and incentives. Global supply chain management; mass customization; supplier management. Design and redesign of products and processes for supply chain management; tools for analysis; industrial applications; current industry initiatives. Enrollment limited to 50. Prerequisite: 260 or 261.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Hausman, W. (PI)
MS&E 264: Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing
Strategies and techniques for development of sustainable products and manufacturing processes. Topics: strategic decisions in new product development when environmental and resource externalities are accounted for; effect of regulatory requirements on ability of a firm to achieve its business objectives; contributions of sustainable products/processes to the firm's competitive advantage and operational efficiency and to enabling entrepreneurial opportunities; industrial ecology and life cycle analysis techniques in integrating traditional product development requirements with those of the environment and society. Maybe repeatable for credit once.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Rafinejad, D. (PI)
MS&E 266: Management of New Product Development
Techniques of managing or leading the process of new product development that have been found effective. Emphasis is placed on how much control is desirable and how that control can be exercised in a setting where creativity has traditionally played a larger role than discipline. Topics: design for manufacturability, assessing the market, imposing discipline on the new product development process, selecting the appropriate portfolio of new product development projects, disruptive technology, product development at internet speed, uncertainty in product development, role of experimentation in new product development, creating an effective development organization, and developing products to hit cost targets.
Instructors:
Carlson, R. (PI)
MS&E 267: Supply Chain Risk and Flexibility Management
Methods and analytic tools for quantifying and managing the impact of uncertainty in supply and demand on the operating and financial performance of firms and networks of firms. Design and delivery of products and services to provide competitive differentiation by enabling cost, value, risk and flexibility to be balanced and managed across supply networks. Case study applications by leading companies to procurement, manufacturing, outsourcing, and sales relationships. Tools, processes, and internal crossfunctional coordination required to operationalize approaches in core planning and execution systems and processes. Prerequisite: 262.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Johnson, B. (PI)
MS&E 268: Operations Strategy
The development and implementation of the operations functional strategy. The integration of operations strategy with business and corporate strategies of a manufacturing-based firm. Topics: types and characteristics of manufacturing technologies, quality management, capacity planning and facilities choice, organization and control of operations, and operations' role in corporate strategy. Prerequisites: 260 or 261, or equivalent experience.
Instructors:
Carlson, R. (PI)
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