Produktinformation
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.Produktkennzeichnungen
ISBN-100470749490
ISBN-139780470749494
eBay Product ID (ePID)80752907
Produkt Hauptmerkmale
VerlagJohn Wiley & Sons
Erscheinungsjahr2010
Anzahl der Seiten228 Seiten
PublikationsnameEssential Guide to Operations
SpracheEnglisch
ProduktartLehrbuch
AutorBamford
FormatTaschenbuch
Zusätzliche Produkteigenschaften
HörbuchNo
InhaltsbeschreibungPaperback
Item Height1cm
Item Length22cm
Item Weight337g
Item Width15cm