Manufacturing human resources management is unique from many other industries. This course introduces concepts and techniques for creating a system that connects all human resources management activities with the goals and mission of the organization. The strategic human resources model combines the Harvard Human Resources Management Framework, lean manufacturing principles, and Porter's Five Forces of Competition.

The Harvard Human Resources Management Model is based on the philosophy that line management should take more responsibility for aligning the organization's competitive strategy and policies. the framework includes an emphasis on stake holder interest, situational factors that includes workplace philosophy and management philosophy, human resources management policies that align to these factors as well as expected outcomes, and the long-term consequences of the human resources management system.

Lean manufacturing principles are introduced in this strategic human resources model. The principles of lean include determining if an action is value added, not valued added that must be done, and not value added or waste. The lean methodology is intertwined with the implementation of the Harvard Human Resources Management Model.

Finally, Porter's Five Forces of Competition is utilized to understand the external competition for talent. the answers to the Five Forces of Competition provides the information to create a talent acquisition and retention strategy.