Operations Management | Harvard University

The operational function lies at the heart of every organization, whether for profit or nonprofit, whether manufacturing or service. All organizations take some inputs and transform them into outputs for consumption by customers. The operational function focuses on this transformation process. It examines how value is added to a product or service. This course covers the design, planning, execution, control, and improvement of operational systems in organizations with a special focus on the strategic role of the operational function in helping the organization achieve its mission.