Trends and Tools for Operations Management

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Trends and Tools for Operations Management An Updated Guide for Executives and Managers

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Roy L. Nersesian

Book Code: Q225

ISBN: 1-56720-225-X

ISBN-13: 978-1-56720-225-0

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288 pages, tables, figures

Quorum Books

Publication: 2/28/2000

List Price: $125.00 (UK Sterling Price: £70.00)

Availability: Print on demand

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Description: Operations management is a set of disciplines that transform raw materials, labor and capital into finished goods and services. These various disciplines are discussed for an intended audience of executives and operations managers who desire to be updated on the current curriculum in business schools. The book emphasizes why Japan has ascended to its dominant position in global commerce largely at the expense of U.S. manufacturers. The intent is to learn lessons from Japanese achievements that can be applied to make U.S. manufacturers more competitive in the global market. Trends in operations management are augmented with new software tools (Evolver and RISKOptimizer) which can solve previously unsolvable problems in scheduling and other operational matters. Additional material provides a fuller discussion on certain key managerial issues and problem solving. This readable and informative book examines the various disciplines that managers must integrate into their jobs and key workplace practices that enhance a company's competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Transformation Process and Feedback Systems
Quality Under Taylor and Deming
A Touch of History
The World of Quantitative Models
Work Design and Work Teams
From Forecasting to the Master Schedule
Inventory and Purchasing Practices
Materials and Production Planning
Production Scheduling
Quality and Continuous Improvement
Bibliography
Index

LC Card Number: 99-40349

LCC Class: TS155

Dewey Class: 658


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