Essential Operations Management

Author : Alex Hill
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350305200
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Operations Management written by Alex Hill and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this innovative core textbook spans the service and manufacturing sectors, equipping readers to grasp and overcome the core challenges faced in planning, designing and implementing operations. The prestigious and well-respected author team takes a 'tasks and challenges' approach that marries theory to their extensive practical experience of running operations in high-profile business settings while reflecting their clear vision and personal philosophy of operations management. Packed with engaging learning features that truly bring the subject to life, the text provides a concise and real-world orientated look at the key parts of an operations manager's job. This textbook is an ideal course text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students taking a module in operations management or manufacturing/services operations. New to this Edition: - New and greatly expanded coverage of the most relevant contemporary topics in OM, including corporate social responsibility and ethics, lean manufacturing, outsourcing vs. insourcing, and zero hour contracts - Over 30 new and updated cases from a wide range of international companies including Apple, Samsung and Uber - Increased focus on strategy with an expanded emphasis and new dedicated sections on improving operations that place OM firmly at the centre of organizational considerations

Author : Andrew Greasley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000754103
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Absolute Essentials of Operations Management written by Andrew Greasley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : David Bamford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470749490
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Guide to Operations Management written by David Bamford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a novel treatment of Operations Management. It takes a fresh insight to this increasingly important topic, exploring fundamental principles equally applicable to service and manufacturing situations. The book adapts a strategic stance by providing a framework for effective decision making and is aimed at practising managers who need to design working processes, manage change and make decisions within a strategic framework. The framework and supporting case vignettes allow the practitioner to grasp essential concepts quickly in a range of different operational contexts. "Bamford and Forrester have done an excellent job in creating a concise, salient, and appealing approach - they have captured the essential elements of designing processes, products and work organizations; exploring approaches to operations planning and control; managing change through effective project management and technology transfer; and then managing quality and improvement strategies". —Professor Rob Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management, North Carolina State University, USA "This is an excellent concise text that introduces students to all of the key areas - it's an invaluable aid for students in understanding all of the major aspects of operations and their importance to the success of businesses". —Professor Steve Brown, Professor of Management, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, UK "For today's or tomorrow's business leaders this text has well structured invaluable content ready for immediate adoption. Follow the guide, put it into practice, and the rewards will follow". —Mr Vernon Barker, Managing Director, First TransPennine Express, First Group Plc, UK "This book combines technical theory 'book smarts' with real life experience 'street smarts' in a flowing read". —Mr Stephen Oliver, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Vicor Corporation, Boston, USA

Author : Alex Hill
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 134993304X
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Operations Management written by Alex Hill and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this innovative core textbook spans the service and manufacturing sectors, equipping readers to grasp and overcome the core challenges faced in planning, designing and implementing operations. The prestigious and well-respected author team takes a 'tasks and challenges' approach that marries theory to their extensive practical experience of running operations in high-profile business settings while reflecting their clear vision and personal philosophy of operations management. Packed with engaging learning features that truly bring the subject to life, the text provides a concise and real-world orientated look at the key parts of an operations manager's job. This textbook is an ideal course text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students taking a module in operations management or manufacturing/services operations. New to this Edition: - New and greatly expanded coverage of the most relevant contemporary topics in OM, including corporate social responsibility and ethics, lean manufacturing, outsourcing vs. insourcing, and zero hour contracts - Over 30 new and updated cases from a wide range of international companies including Apple, Samsung and Uber - Increased focus on strategy with an expanded emphasis and new dedicated sections on improving operations that place OM firmly at the centre of organizational considerations

Author : Nigel Slack
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
ISBN 13 : 0273756117
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Operations Management written by Nigel Slack and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Operations Management is a brand new concise version of the market-leading text Operations Management. It has been developed forstudents on short courses in operations management – for example, doing an initial course at undergraduate, postgraduate or post-experience level. In these books the author team have set the standards in Operations Management which other textbooks seek to emulate: Expert authorship, an engaging writing style, and an interesting collection of cases combine to communicate the importance of managing operations and processes within a successful organisation.

Author : Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470661852
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Tools for Operations Management written by Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in the Essential Tools For series... on the topic of Operations Management Based on Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn's successful The Essential Management Toolbox, this book focuses in greater depth on the topic of Operations Management. This third book covers the areas of marketing, CRM and Product Development. It offers the business person and consultant the tools to help the business person define and control these areas within their business. Check out the new series website featuring sample chapters, tool of the month and solve your management problems by talking direct to the author www.essentialtoolsseries.com Third book in a new series that see's Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn’s The Essential Toolbox broken down and expanded to find the essential tools for a range of business areas This volume includes 30% new material in the form of new tools and techniques for guiding consultants Covers: Strategic Management; Business Planning; Product Development; People Management; Supply Chain Management Active author, Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn speaks regularly About the Author: Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn is a practising management consultant with over 30 years experience in both the public and private sectors and covering a range of organizations and industries. He holds two Master's degrees and a PhD in various Strategic Management topics. Book includes a forward by Malik Salameh.

Author : Andy Mathews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781682856055
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Concepts of Business Management written by Andy Mathews and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business management refers to the administration and execution of business operations with strategic decision-making for the efficient organization of resources, to achieve business goals. Business management consists of several branches of financial management, human resource management, information technology management, marketing management, operations management and strategic management. Business management focuses on the six functions of forecasting, planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of business management. It also traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. Researchers and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Author : Vibrant Publishers
Publisher : Vibrant Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1949395251
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know written by Vibrant Publishers and published by Vibrant Publishers. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After reading this book, you will be able to answer the following questions: I. What is Operations and Supply Chain Management and why is it important? ii. What are the key functions within this field, and how do they interact with one another and the broader business? iii. What are the responsibilities and decisions that managers in each functional area think about? iv. How will disruptions in the Supply Chain impact the business world and our lives going forward? v. What are the practical applications of the knowledge gained around Supply Chain Operations? Have you ever wondered what your peers meant by “Supply Chain” or “Operations”, or why either of these fields matter? What about people that work in these roles – what do they actually do? In Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know these questions will be answered, and more. This practical, yet simple, guide uses a hypothetical company and the consumer product they make, to explain how the various functions within the Supply Chain intertwine and contribute to bring a finished product to life for consumers in the market. You don’t need a management background to understand our story of how new demands, changing preferences, and unforeseen circumstances force this fictional company to adapt in order to survive. By posing questions that Supply Chain Operations Manager’s face, you will start to think like a Supply Chain Operations professional, whether it be in professional or personal applications. You may not be inspired to make a career shift into these areas or chat Supply Chain topics at the dinner table, however, you will gain an understanding and appreciation for how these activities make everyday products and services at our disposal – and why this is increasingly important for companies to pay attention to. About the Series The Self-Learning Management series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons. This series is designed to address every aspect of business from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations, be it any industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter. The distinctiveness of the series lies in that all the relevant information is bundled in a compact form that is very easy to interpret.

Author : Hélène Giroux
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9782923710549
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Operations Management and Logistics written by Hélène Giroux and published by . This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operations management and logistics lies at the heart of every organization, whether manufacturing or services, large or small, public or private, multinational or SMB. It is thus essential for all managers and business school graduates to master the fundamental concepts of operations management and logistics and to be capable of choosing and applying the best methods for the situation throughout their career. This textbook aims to present the essentials of operations management and logistics and to explain them in sufficient detail for the reader to apply them. The authors have deliberately stayed away from the latest trends in OML, not only because they will soon be outmoded anyway, but also because they are all rooted in the same timeless set of principles that can be applied to a variety of different contexts. A good manager should thus be like a chef who first masters the basics of his craft and can then combine them to make any recipe. Finally, though much space is devoted to the quantitative tools essential to operational system design and logistics management, these tools are always subordinate to the management decisions they are meant to support. The central theme running through all the chapters is the need to make choices. In logistics and operations management, there is rarely a simple, clearly marked path. Every decision the manager makes involves give and take. In fact, a good subtitle for this book could have been "The Art of Compromise".

Author : Joel D. Wisner
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516584130
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Operations Management: written by Joel D. Wisner and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Operations Management: A Supply Chain Process Approach details how firms buy, make, deliver, and return goods and services around the globe, providing students with a solid foundation of operations management concepts and techniques. The text offers a set of activities that guide the effectiveness of organizations and prepare operations managers and other employees to ensure their firms are competitive. The book is organized from a strategic to a tactical perspective, beginning with foundational concepts and ending with broader discussions of managing supply chains. Dedicated chapters address corporate strategy, services design, inventory management, aggregate planning, forecasting, lean systems, quality management, integrating processes along the supply chain, and more. Numerous real-world examples, cases, and engaging exercises allow students to place themselves in the shoes of working operations management professionals. The second edition features examples of real companies using analytical tools in decision-making situations, as well as extensive web-based content including flashcards, YouTube videos, and graded chapter quizzes. The textbook's coverage also includes emerging trends for most chapters, such as sustainability, customer relationships, and working in the global marketplace. Written for today's students and the exciting, ever-evolving marketplace, the second edition of Introduction to Operations Management is the text to bring operations management into the modern era.