This short textbook consolidates all the key aspects of operations management into a concise and easily accessible reference tool. Comprising the management of creating goods and delivering services to customers, operations management plays an essential role in the success of any organization. This book discusses the main areas of operations management, such as the design of the operations system, including product, process and job design. It also covers the management of operations, including lean operations and supply chain management. Breaking the subject down into its key components, this book provides a core introduction for undergraduate students studying operations management as part of business and management degrees.
Operations Management is all around us and is integral to every industry. Using contemporary and engaging examples this brand new text book brings to life fundamental Operations Management principles and theories that are applicable to both manufacturing and service situations, reflecting the very latest developments in this dynamic field.
The material is concerned with fundamental activities of organizations - how they provide goods and services. The increase in international competition has seen a resurgence of interest in the development of this field.
Finally, an operations management book to get excited about. Operations Management: A Supply Chain Process Approach exposes students to the exciting and ever-changing world of operations management through dynamic writing, application, and cutting-edge examples that will keep students interested and instructors inspired! Author Dr. Joel Wisner understands that today’s students will be entering a highly competitive global marketplace where two things are crucial: a solid knowledge of operations management and an understanding of the importance for organizations to integrate their operations and supply chain processes. With this in mind, Wisner not only provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to operations management, but also gives attention to the important processes involved in linking firms’ operations in a supply chain environment.
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Curate an introductory?operations management approach that makes this course accessible and engaging for all business majors. Beyond providing a solid foundation, Operations Management, 8th Edition covers emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, and Sustainability and offers a streamlined and balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative materials that provide both an applied and practical approach. To improve the learning experience for all students, this edition leverages customizable, tactile teaching and learning methods.
This text presents a number of case studies in operations management of varying length and rigor with several of the cases originating from Harvard and Darden. The student CD-ROM packaged with the book is an interactive learning tool and brings the material to life.
About the Book: This book presents lucid treatment of a wide range of issues involved in Operations Management. It emphasises on the analysis and quantitative techniques for the overall role of Operations Management in organisations, which aim at maximis
