Operations management involves the strategic use of company resources to create value and meet market demands. As customer expectations evolve, there is a growing emphasis on the environmental impact of the products we design and manufacture. Innovative companies such as Siemens Digital Industries Software recognize this need and have partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to create this course that equips you with the knowledge and skills to implement sustainable operations management practices. In Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management, you will explore concepts such as the circular economy, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. The course is for anyone who is interested in how companies can responsibly design products and operational processes to reduce waste and become more circular.
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Operations management involves the strategic use of company resources to create value and meet market demands. As customer expectations evolve, there is a growing emphasis on the environmental impact of the products we design and manufacture. Innovative companies such as Siemens Digital Industries Software recognize this need and have partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to create this course that equips you with the knowledge and skills to implement sustainable operations management practices. In Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management, you will explore concepts such as the circular economy, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. The course is for anyone who is interested in how companies can responsibly design products and operational processes to reduce waste and become more circular.
Operations management involves the strategic use of company resources to create value and meet market demands. As customer expectations evolve, there is a growing emphasis on the environmental impact of the products we design and manufacture. Innovative companies such as Siemens Digital Industries Software recognize this need and have partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to create this course that equips you with the knowledge and skills to implement sustainable operations management practices. In Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management, you will explore concepts such as the circular economy, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. The course is for anyone who is interested in how companies can responsibly design products and operational processes to reduce waste and become more circular.
This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.
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Introduction to Sustainable Operations
Welcome to Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management! This first module provides an introduction to sustainable operations management, exploring key concepts such as ESG strategies, circular economy, and systems thinking. By partnering with Siemens Digital Industries Software, you will gain insights from industry experts and examine real-world case studies. This module will equip you with the skills needed to implement sustainable practices in their organizations, benefiting both the environment and business performance.
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Read 'Cradle to Cradle'
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Read the seminal work on the circular economy to gain insights into the principles and practices of sustainable design and manufacturing.
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Summarize the key concepts of the circular economy
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Identify examples of circular products and processes
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Discuss the implications for businesses and industries
Review Systems Thinking
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Review the concepts of systems thinking to strengthen your understanding of the interconnectedness and complexity of business operations.
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Systems Thinking
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Identify the key elements of a system
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Understand the relationships between different components
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Apply systems thinking to analyze real-world business scenarios
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Connect with your classmates and form a study group to discuss course material, work on projects, and support each other's learning.
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Find like-minded classmates
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Set regular meeting times
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Establish clear goals and objectives
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Design a Sustainable Product
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Engage in a hands-on project to apply circular economy principles and design a sustainable product that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency.
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Sustainable Design
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Research sustainable materials and manufacturing processes
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Brainstorm ideas for a sustainable product
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Design and prototype your product
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Evaluate the sustainability and circularity of your design
Contribute to an Open-Source Sustainability Initiative
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Engage with the sustainability community by contributing to open-source software projects that promote sustainable practices and solutions.
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Identify relevant open-source projects
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Contribute code, documentation, or other resources
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Collaborate with other contributors
Develop a Sustainability Strategy
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Create a comprehensive sustainability strategy for a hypothetical company, outlining goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for achieving sustainable operations.
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Conduct a sustainability assessment
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Set sustainability goals and objectives
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Identify key performance indicators (KPIs)
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Develop an implementation plan
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Monitor and evaluate progress
Write a Case Study on a Sustainable Business
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Research and write a detailed case study that analyzes the sustainable operations and practices of a successful business.
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Sustainable Business Practices
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Identify a suitable business
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Research their sustainability initiatives
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Analyze their performance and impact
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Draw conclusions and recommendations
Read 'Cradle to Cradle'
Show steps
Read the seminal work on the circular economy to gain insights into the principles and practices of sustainable design and manufacturing.
View
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Summarize the key concepts of the circular economy
- Identify examples of circular products and processes
- Discuss the implications for businesses and industries
Review Systems Thinking
Show steps
Review the concepts of systems thinking to strengthen your understanding of the interconnectedness and complexity of business operations.
Browse courses on
Systems Thinking
Show steps
- Identify the key elements of a system
- Understand the relationships between different components
- Apply systems thinking to analyze real-world business scenarios
Join a Study Group
Show steps
Connect with your classmates and form a study group to discuss course material, work on projects, and support each other's learning.
Show steps
- Find like-minded classmates
- Set regular meeting times
- Establish clear goals and objectives
Design a Sustainable Product
Show steps
Engage in a hands-on project to apply circular economy principles and design a sustainable product that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency.
Browse courses on
Sustainable Design
Show steps
- Research sustainable materials and manufacturing processes
- Brainstorm ideas for a sustainable product
- Design and prototype your product
- Evaluate the sustainability and circularity of your design
Contribute to an Open-Source Sustainability Initiative
Show steps
Engage with the sustainability community by contributing to open-source software projects that promote sustainable practices and solutions.
Show steps
- Identify relevant open-source projects
- Contribute code, documentation, or other resources
- Collaborate with other contributors
Develop a Sustainability Strategy
Show steps
Create a comprehensive sustainability strategy for a hypothetical company, outlining goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for achieving sustainable operations.
Show steps
- Conduct a sustainability assessment
- Set sustainability goals and objectives
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Develop an implementation plan
- Monitor and evaluate progress
Write a Case Study on a Sustainable Business
Show steps
Research and write a detailed case study that analyzes the sustainable operations and practices of a successful business.
Browse courses on
Sustainable Business Practices
Show steps
- Identify a suitable business
- Research their sustainability initiatives
- Analyze their performance and impact
- Draw conclusions and recommendations
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