Operations Management
In order to make products (either goods or services) which satisfy customer demand, operations management is an important function in every organization. Operations Management describes the main themes of operations management, emphasizing strategic issues for busy professionals
A discussion of operations management for busy professionals wanting information in a no-frills, readily-accessible style, this new title adopts the clear and straightforward approach that has become the hallmark of the series. It presents up-to-the-minute appraisals of current issues, and approaches the following from a practical viewpoint:
the main themes of operations management;
the importance of operations in all types of industry and organization;
strategic issues;
important ideas and topics - without becoming entangled in lengthy discussion.
The book may be used in connection with others in the series, but is equally sound as a stand-alone text.
BOOK DETAILS :Paperback, 170 Pages, Dimensions 234 x 142 MM Language English.
Donald Waters has written several books on logistics and operations management. He is a chartered member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport. He has lectured extensively in the area and was until recently Professor of Operations Management at the University of Calgary, Canada. He is now a visiting professor at universities in Europe and the United States, and runs a company that is centred around management research and education.