Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Manufacturing Strategic Choices (Domestic vs. Foreign, Degree of Integration, Facility Location, Design and Capacity Utilization; Strategy Selection; Systems Development; Quality Decisions; Just-in-Time)
- Lesson 2-Manufacturing Technology (Materials and Processing Technology; Technology Transfer; Automation; Technology Decisions)
- Lesson 3-Facility Selection and Layout (Dimensions and Decisions)
- Lesson 4-Introduction to Quality (Theory of Variation; Statistical Process Control [SPC])
- Lesson 5-ISO Certification and the Benefit of Quality/Industry Standards
- Lesson 6-Quality Function Deployment (QFD): A Way of Accelerating the Use of Technology and Better Satisfying Customers
- Lesson 7-Information Technology (Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP], Computer-based Solutions For Manufacturing Problems
- Lesson 8-Electronic Commerce (potential of the internet, world wide web, and other forms of computing and telecommunications technology for the sales and purchase of goods and services)
- Lesson 9-Global Manufacturing (Requirements For Success; Review of Best Practices)
- Lesson 10-Distribution Resource Planning ([DRP], Overview and Functionality)
- Lesson 11-Performance Measurements and Change Management; Benchmarking;
Business Reengineering - Lesson 12-Sales and Operations Planning (What's it all about, how is it implemented and what are the benefits)
Instructor
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the
business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions
with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan,
Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics
for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility
areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and
quality. 
Mr.
Swaim’s educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with
concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management
Program at Claremont Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing
Management)and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the
American Production and Inventory Control Society.