Operations and Supply Chain Management
About This Book
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of operations and supply chain management. It covers key concepts including process management, supply chain design, quality management, and inventory control, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches to business operations.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management by David Alan Collier and James R. Evans serves as a structured introduction to the field, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical business application. The book is organized to guide students through the complexities of modern supply chain environments, covering essential topics such as service and manufacturing operations, process design, quality management, and inventory control. A notable characteristic of this work is its emphasis on the integration of operations strategy with broader organizational goals, ensuring that readers understand how supply chain decisions impact overall business performance. The authors employ a balanced approach, utilizing both analytical tools and conceptual frameworks to explain how firms manage resources, improve efficiency, and deliver value to customers. The text is well-suited for undergraduate business programs, providing clear explanations of technical concepts alongside real-world examples that illustrate the challenges faced by contemporary managers. By focusing on the interconnected nature of supply chain activities, the book helps students develop a holistic view of operations. The inclusion of quantitative methods is handled in a way that remains accessible to students while providing the necessary rigor for academic study. The organization of the material allows for a logical progression from basic operational principles to more advanced topics in supply chain design and management. From an Amerbach perspective, this book functions as a reliable foundational resource for students entering the field of operations management. It effectively synthesizes the core components of the discipline, offering a comprehensive overview that prepares students for more specialized coursework or professional practice. Its strength lies in its clarity and its ability to contextualize operational decisions within the modern global business landscape, making it a standard reference for introductory academic study.
Academic Use
Core curriculum for business administration and operations management courses.
Who Is It For?
Undergraduate business students and instructors seeking a foundational understanding of supply chain and operations processes.
Table of Contents
- Part 1: Operations Management in the 21st Century. 1. Operations Management. 2. Value Chains. 3. Operations Strategy. 4. Technology and Operations Management. Part 2: Designing Operations. 5. Goods and Service Design. 6. Supply Chain Design. 7. Process Selection, Design, and Analysis. 8. Facility and Work Design. Part 3: Managing Operations. 9. Capacity Management. 10. Supply Chain Management. 11. Forecasting and Demand Planning. 12. Managing Inventories. 13. Resource Management. 14. Operations Scheduling and Sequencing. Part 4: Quality and Continuous Improvement. 15. Quality Management. 16. Quality Control and Six Sigma. 17. Project Management.