Unit Objectives

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding, knowledge, and skills of sustainable operations management, including key elements of sustainability and their importance to businesses, the business drivers and barriers affecting the move towards sustainability, the different practices across the supply chain that can be worked upon to improve sustainability, as well as the performance measures and the business impact of sustainability.

A variety of different sectors are explored.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyze and synthesize sustainable operations management strategies, evaluating their effectiveness in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges in diverse organizational contexts.
• Integrate advanced sustainability principles and practices into operations management frameworks, assessing their impact on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint mitigation.
• Leverage innovative technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize sustainable operations, balancing environmental stewardship with operational performance objectives.
• Develop comprehensive sustainability policies and initiatives, assessing their long-term impact on organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.
• Design and implement complex optimization models to improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Apply advanced forecasting and predictive analytics methods to accurately anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory management.