By the end of this course, learners will be able to define core production concepts, differentiate product and process types, apply inventory and scheduling models, analyze break-even decisions, evaluate project management tools, and optimize quality and lean practices.

Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize
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What you'll learn
Apply MRP, PERT, and CPM in production planning.
Evaluate inventory, scheduling, and quality models.
Optimize operations using TQM, JIT, and Lean tools.
Skills you'll gain
- Quality Monitoring
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Line
- Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Production Schedule
- Business Operations
- Production Process
- Lean Manufacturing
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Management
- Inventory and Warehousing
- Material Requirements Planning
- Production Management
- Scheduling
- Quality Control
- Operations
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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
This course offers high-quality video lessons with clear and practical examples.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
This course clearly explains production and operations concepts in simple language
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Key topics such as process planning, capacity management, and productivity are explained in a structured way.





