All organizations (including manufacturing and service oriented organizations) have an operations function. The operations function makes the company run by finding the most efficient ways to produce a product or to deliver a service. The complexity of the global supply chain demands that businesses deliver better quality products and services--with the best customer service, in the fastest time, and with a high degree of customization. These expectations make the operations function not only important, but critical to achieving success.

People who are educated and prepared in this field can make a substantial difference in a company’s profitability. Operations managers need good analytical, problem solving, and behavioral management skills not only to diagnose problems and improve current operations systems, but also to communicate and gather support for the required changes.

If you choose to major in Operations Management and Analysis you will enjoy courses that will give you both the theoretical and practical skills needed to be successful in this field. Further, you will gain sufficient analytical skills to make the necessary decisions for operational improvements that will create more effective and efficient operating systems.

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