This document provides an outline for a lecture on operations and supply chain management. It discusses key topics like what operations and supply chain managers do, the evolution of operations management, globalization and competitiveness, and strategies for positioning a firm. It also includes examples of historical events and concepts in operations management from the industrial revolution to modern topics like e-commerce and global supply chains. The strategy section emphasizes defining a firm's primary task, assessing core competencies, and determining order winners and qualifiers.