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

Production & Operations: Apply, Analyze & Optimize

Instructor: EDUCBA
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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
- Production Schedule
- Production Process
- Quality Management
- Inventory Control
- Quality Control
- Business Operations
- Production Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Scheduling
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Management
- Inventory Management System
- Statistical Process Controls
- Material Requirements Planning
- Process Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Project Schedules
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Management
- Project Management
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October 2025
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of production management, product types, production systems, and facility-related decisions to build a strong foundation in operations.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
This module explores the role of stores management, inventory control models, and material planning techniques for effective resource utilization.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
This module covers scheduling methods, break-even analysis, and project management tools to support effective decision-making in operations.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
This module examines network analysis, critical path, manufacturing processes, reliability, and fault tree analysis to manage projects and operations.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
his module focuses on quality control, Total Quality Management, lean systems like Just in Time, and robotics for modern operations excellence.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
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