Tailored for operational and administrative professionals with a foundational understanding of process management and decision-making in business environments, this course invites you to discover the point where business dreams become operational. It explores how key operational decisions are linked to organizational strategy, teaches you to identify and design critical processes, and helps you master the management of flows, service times, and inventories to turn operations into tangible results. By the end of the course, participants will be able to connect everyday operational tasks to the organization’s goals, ensuring efficient workflows and tangible improvements in day-to-day activities.

Operations Management

Operations Management



Instructors: Anna Saez de Tejada Cuenca
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Intermediate level
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8 hours to complete
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Skills you'll gain
- Workflow Management
- Business Operations
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Process Improvement
- Operational Analysis
- Resource Utilization
- Inventory Management
- Process Design
- Performance Improvement
- Operations Management
- Prioritization
- Operational Efficiency
- Service Level
- Process Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Process Management
- Capacity Management
- Organizational Strategy
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