This document provides an overview of operations management and supply chain management concepts. It discusses the functions of operations managers in transforming inputs into outputs through production processes. Key historical developments in the field are outlined, including scientific management, quality management approaches, and more recent supply chain innovations. Globalization and competitiveness are addressed in relation to productivity and positioning firms based on competitive priorities like cost, quality, speed, and flexibility. The roles of operations strategy and strategic decision making in various areas are also introduced.