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
- Materials Management
- Scheduling
- Production Schedule
- Inventory Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Material Requirements Planning
- Operations
- Production Line
- Production Process
- Inventory and Warehousing
- Quality Control
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Inventory Management
- Quality Monitoring
- Business Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Operational Efficiency
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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
This course offers high-quality video lessons with clear and practical examples.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Overall, a valuable course for learning how to apply, analyze, and optimize production and operations effectively.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
The focus on application and analysis helps learners understand how operational decisions are made.





