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Production and Operations Management 1998

A NEW TEACHING PARADIGM: THE INFORMATION/ CONTROL/BUFFER PORTFOLIO

Leroy B. Schwarz

Purdue University West Lafayette

Abstract

A new teaching paradigm, called the information/control/buffer (I/C/B) portfolio is described. The I/C/B portfolio has proven itself effective in introducing students to what managing operations is all about: using information, control, and buffers to manage the production of products and services. Even more important, the I/C/B viewpoint motivates students to think creatively about designing and developing new management systems. The I/C/B portfolio also provides a link between operations management, technology management, and information system management.

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10.1111/j.1937-5956.1998.tb00444.x
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