Introduction to Production and Operations Management
This Introduction Production and Operations Management Course is concerned with the design, planning and control of operating systems for the provision of goods and services
Professional Certificate
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
30 minutes
4 Lessons
4 Quizzes
Exclusive SCMDOJO Cetificate
4.8/5 (71 Reviews)
520 Students Enrolled
The SCMDOJO Academy course on Production and Operations Management Course is an introductory level course that aims to help business management students and practitioners to get a basic understanding of what is supply chain digitalization means and what are the important considerations before you embark on the journey to digitalize your supply chain.
Why Learn with Dr Muddassir Ahmed?
Dr Muddassir Ahmed is the Founder & CEO of SCMDOJO. He is Supply Chain Digitalization Consultant, global speaker, vlogger and supply chain industry expert. Dr Muddassir Ahmed has received a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management school. Muddassir is a Six Sigma black belt and has founded scmdojo.com with the intention to enable supply chain professionals and supply chain teams to solve the problems they face in their jobs & business
You can follow & connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
What you'll learn
- Introduction to Production and Operations Management
- Distinction between Manufacturing and Service Operation
- Operations Management Functions
- Objectives of Production & Operations Management
- What are Prime Objectives of Production Management
- Classification of Production Systems
Course Content
What's Included
- Immediate unlimited access to course materials
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
- English Closed Captions
- Full transcripts in pdf for each lesson
- Suitable for mobile or desktop
- SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post sign in)
You can access this Introduction Production and Operations Management course and all the other courses of SCMDOJO Academy by signing up for Pro Membership for only $99/month and also access to the library’s best practices, tools and eBooks.
You can also benefit from the Supply Chain Experts Podcast and Knowledge videos on the SCMDOJO YouTube Channel and join thousands of other like-minded subscribers.
Follow our LinkedIn Page and Supply Chain Digitalization Group to expand your network.
Requirements
- Access to Internet
- Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device
Earn a sharable certificate
- Showcase on your LinkedIn Profile under the "Licenses & certifications" section
- Download or print out as PDF to share with others
- Share as PDF online to demonstrate your skill
- The certificate's authenticity can be confirmed online using a QR code

Why people choose SCMDOJO?
I think that your Academy content is very good. Easy to understand, regardless your professional level and experience. Your Academy has a very complet ... Read more
Luis Eduardo SierraMiami-Fort Lauderdale AreaSCMDOJO’s courses are exceptional. Over the past year, I’ve completed nine courses and found the content highly practical and up-to-date. The teaching ... Read more
Abhishek SurIndiaIt has been more than five years since I started following Dr. Muddassir and SCMDOJO. I consider myself blessed to have access to SCMDOJO, its content ... Read more
Ketan BhamareIndiaSCMDOJO features an amazing range. It has a full suite of practical, proven, real world tools and techniques which will equip the supply chain communi ... Read more
Susan RandallUnited KingdomI discovered SCMDOJO when I was finishing my master's in supply chain management. At that time, SCMDOJO was a key resource to extend my learning outsi ... Read more
Jorge Martínez de Hurtado ArichaBelgiumDomain experts unlimited and interactive educational sources .Seamless and customizable platform where you can assign, track progress, evaluate the de ... Read more
Marsel KhananeUnited Arab EmiratesAs an employee of a company that collaborates with SCMDOJO, I can say how clear the impact made and the improvement achieved in the supply chain proce ... Read more
Shady NagySaudi ArabiaOne of my favorite things to do when I get on the web is to look for the SCMDOJO website or posts that have been done by Dr. Muddassir. He is so infor ... Read more
Stephanie ShraderUSASCMDOJO is one of the best Supply Chain knowledge platforms available (if not the best). It provides theoretical, practical, straightforward, and to-t ... Read more
Juan S. GarzaUAE
Reviews and Ratings
4.8
/5 from 71 Reviews
5 Stars
84 %
4 Stars
13 %
3 Stars
3 %
2 Stars
2 %
1 Stars
0 %
Great course for learning the basics.
I expected more learnings but fewer new learnings. I have been working in SCM, so I already know most of it. It would be more useful for new learners or starters.
loaded with great and intricate info
Thanks, great course!
Excellent learning knowledge
Very good course
The course was well-structured, informative, and engaging, providing valuable insights with clear explanations and practical examples.
very nice course
Good Insights
Basics only.
extremely satisfied with the courses.
Very informative and straightforward
Good course for basic understanding
Good
Good
The course exhibits a thoughtfully crafted design, featuring high-quality videos and the provision of clear and comprehensive information. I hold a deep appreciation for the manner in which Dr. Muddassir has conveyed the course content.
This was a good introduction for me
"The 'Introduction to Production and Operations Management' course provides a comprehensive foundation in key concepts related to production planning, process optimization, and operational efficiency. The course is well-structured, making complex topics easy to understand with clear explanations and real-world applications. It effectively covers essential aspects such as supply chain coordination, quality management, and resource utilization. This course is highly recommended for professionals and students looking to build a strong understanding of production and operations management."
It was awesome, but maybe need some interactive parts to make it more engageable
it was so conducive for me .
Great
Great
This course is designed for all from low level, less qualified staff to high-level well qualified personals. Dr mudassir used layman's language to make it easy for masses to understand the concept and he is very successful in that regard.
GOOD SO FAR
Great introduction to Supply Chain and manufacturing!
Basic but fantastic
good
Nice i have more interest
It was great to learn from sir about operation and production
Very well explained course for our new person in supply chain.
This was a very good course for the beginners.
Good Insights
It was amazing content. I learned alot.
Informative
Great understanding as debriefed well through realtime examples
Very useful
Very well explained. Thank you.
very nice content
good information for basic or freshgraduate
I entered the course without any prior experience or knowledge in production and operations management. However, the curriculum well explained the fundamental principles of managing production processes and operations. Dr. Muddassir's interaction style is very understanding and easy to grasp.
Excellent
The introduction to SCM was clear, This helped me identify the difference between the sub division under supply chain and its operations.
Best course of supply chain management
Superb
Excellent for beginners to get into the real topics.
Wonderful detailed and explainatory course
The instructions were very simple and easy to understand.
Short basic but knowledgeable
Great
worth the time.
My first course. The instructor provided a clear explanation of the basics.
easy to understand
good
I like the simple way of explanation, and easy content
good
great
It was good 👍
ok ok ok
This is an excellent course.
Gives a good overview of the different types of manufacturing systems.
Good introduction to production.
Easy to understand and informative
Good Course for Understanding the Basics
Best information to start your journey in productio and operations roles.
provided a comprehensive and insightful overview of key concepts in the field. The course effectively explained the fundamental principles of managing production processes and optimizing operations to enhance efficiency. With its clear explanations and practical examples, this course is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to grasp the essentials of production and operations management.
good
Basic understanding.
Good basic introduction.
Course could be improved by adding examples & practical scenarios
Good
average course
View More (68)