Operations and Information Systems
Calendar and Assignments
Fall 2009
Last updated on October 1

Sep 1/ Chapter 1: Operations and Supply Strategy
Sep 3 / Chapter 1: Operations and Supply Strategy &
Chapter 3: Strategic Capacity Management

Sep 8 / Chapter 3: Strategic Capacity Management
Sep 10 / Chapter 3: Strategic Capacity Management

Sep 15 / Chapter 4: Manufacturing Processes;
Homework Due: Chapter 3 (click here for Problems)
Sep 17 / Chapter 4: Manufacturing Processes;
Case Study: Zara: IT for Fast Fashion – QUIZ

Sep 22 / Chapter 4: Manufacturing Processes;
Chapter 5: Service Processes
Sep 24 / Chapter 5: Service Processes;
Case Study: Carnival Cruise Lines – QUIZ;
Homework Due: Chapter 4: Problems 1, 3, 5, and 6

Sep 29 / NO CLASS / FALL BREAK
Oct 1 / Chapter 5: Service Processes ;
Case Study: Li & Fung (A): Internet Issues - QUIZ

Oct 6 / Chapter 5: Service Processes
Chapter 6: Six-sigma Quality
Oct 8/ Chapter 6: Six-sigma Quality;
Case Study: Jet Blue Airways – QUIZ;
Homework Due: Queuing Worksheet Problems 1-5
Exam Review

Oct 13 / EXAM 1 (Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5)
Oct 15 / Chapter 7: Strategic Sourcing;
Case Study: IKEA’s Global Sourcing Challenge – QUIZ

Oct 20 / Chapter 7: Strategic Sourcing
Oct 22 / Chapter 9: Lean Manufacturing;
Case Study: UPS Supply Chain Solutions – QUIZ

Oct 27 / Chapter 9: Lean Manufacturing
Oct 29 / Chapter 10: Demand Management and Forecasting;
Case Study: Webvan – QUIZ

Nov 3 / Chapter 10: Demand Management and Forecasting
Nov 5 / Chapter 10: Demand Management and Forecasting;
Case Study: New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. – QUIZ

Nov 10 / Chapter 10: Demand Management and Forecasting
Nov 12 / Chapter 10: Demand Management and Forecasting ;
Homework Due: Chapter 10 Prob 1, 3, 7, 10, 13, 15;
Exam Review

Nov 17 / EXAM 2 (Chapters 6, 7, 9, 10)
Nov 19 / Chapter 12: Inventory Control

Nov 24 / Chapter 12: Inventory Control ;
Case Study: IPod vs. Cell Phone – QUIZ
Nov 26 / NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING

Dec 1 / Chapter 12: Inventory Control
Dec 3 / Chapter 12: Inventory Control ;
Homework Due: Chapter 12: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 18, 25

Dec 8 / Final Project Presentations
Dec 10 / Final Project Presentations

Final exam schedule:
Section 01 - TBA
Section 02 - TBA