Lecture: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Analysis of Produciton Systems (2)

Background:

The information technology evolution leads organizations into dramatic changes in the way they manage their supply chains. Moreover, reduction in the products and services life cycle creates a dynamic environment where a system approach of how an organization should operate is essential. This approach will be learned using case studies.

 

Aim and objectives:

The aim of the course is to expose the student to working environment problems

while enable him or her to implement the state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative

methods, practices and techniques.

The objectives are formulated as follows:

1. To exposed the student to a working environment experience

2. To implement tools and techniques.

3. To acquire presentation skills

4. To expose the student to literature survey as a supportive tool.

5. To acquire problem solving abilities by using a structured process.

 

Learning process:

Every case study should be analyzed by 3 students groups:

1. Business Environment analysis which conducts a profound survey about the

business environment of the case study in Israel and worldwide.

2. Case Study analysis which analyze the case study based on the case study

given data and the "business environment analysis group" findings

3. Review which reviews the groups' reports.

At the end of each case study a "management meeting" will be held. In this meeting

the students should play managerial roles in order to achieve a final decision.

 

Reports:

• Business Environment analysis group should present a presentation.

• Case Study analysis group should present a presentation and a written report.

• Review group should present a presentation.

 

Grading: