Benjamin Grant
Benjamin Grant is a versatile academic and entrepreneur with a passion for blending theory with real-world application. With degrees in mathematics and quantitative analysis, plus a PhD in Operations Management from Kellogg School of Management, he's now a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Clemson University and Visiting Assistant Professor at Kellogg.
His main research interest lies in improving healthcare operations, focusing on increasing quality, reducing costs, and tackling disparities in care. With almost two decades of experience in data science consulting, Benjamin co-founded a SaaS startup specializing in AI-driven demand forecasting, aiming to simplify inventory management for businesses.
Through his work, Benjamin strives to make a tangible impact in healthcare and data science, bridging academic research with practical solutions for everyday challenges.
Strategic Decisions in Operations (OPNS-454-0)
This course provides a framework and multiple analytic tools to analyze, value, and optimize the strategic asset and process decisions involved in configuring the "operating system" of the firm. Asset decisions include capacity sizing, expansion, flexibility and location. Process decisions include strategic sourcing, operational hedging, new technology and operating model selection. The focus is on value-creating decisions that are grounded in operational reality. A typical week covers one decision introduced first during a lecture, followed by an assignment (some in group, some individual) and then case-discussion. A final group project is due in week 10. There is no final exam.
