What is the difference between MBA in operations and MBA in supply chain management?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

One distinct difference between supply chain management and operations management is that supply chain management is focused externally. Its focus is on: Planning products that consumers will want to buy Sourcing raw materials, components or parts Transporting and warehousing products Delivering the goods to the point of purchase Whereas, focus of management in operations is on the following: Forecasting sales Improving productivity Increasing responsiveness Meeting customers demands Maintaining quality standards Contributing to the bottom line To summarize, The major difference between supply chain management and operations management is that supply chain is mainly concerned with what happens outside the company obtaining materials and delivering products while operations management is concerned with what happens inside the company. Your first steps to either of these exciting careers is determining your career goals, and then planning your educational path, so you will be better prepared to reach them. Regards.