PHD SPECIALISATION
Technology and Operations Management encompasses all activities that an organisation carries out to transform inputs into value for the customer.
Introduction
In general terms, operations management is the design, management and improvement of all value-adding processes in an organisation that lead to some form of output, whether a product or a service. These processes span a broad range of activities surrounding the issues of design, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of products and services.
Given the fact that transformation processes cut across different organisations, and across functional areas within organisations, it is not surprising that operations management research frequently deals with issues that interface with other areas like strategy, marketing and organisational behaviour.
Research in this field draws from a rich methodological background in operations research, economics, and statistics. The Technology and Operations Management faculty members at INSEAD have incorporated this diversity into both issues and methodologies in their research, thus creating an intellectually stimulating environment for doctoral studies. The INSEAD Technology and Operations Management PhD is characterised by its interdisciplinary nature, a good blend of academic rigour and industry relevance in research, along with a unique international focus.
Faculty expertise and research interests
- Operations strategy
- Innovation
- New product and services development
- Value-chain management
- Production planning and control
- Design and management of service delivery channels
- Capacity management, quality
- Productivity improvement
What we’re looking for
PhD students in the area come from a wide spectrum of backgrounds in engineering, technology, information systems, management sciences, physical sciences and even finance. Ideal candidates have strong foundational skills and knowledge in mathematics, statistics, economics and other quantitative subjects.