Operations Strategy

Author: (USA) Slack/N. / (USA) Lewis/M. / Liu Jin / Li Jun / Xiang Zuochun
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features:
Main Features:
Involves supply networks, capacity development, learning, and risk issues, including cases from many industries in the U.S. and internationally
Provides clear and straightforward critical analysis
Teaching method features include:
A unified theme model that runs throughout the book, explaining the connection between each chapter and the overall theme
Key questions at the beginning of each chapter to spark discussion
Definitions of key terms in operational strategy
Case boxes explaining real-world cases
Theory boxes illustrating the fundamental principles supporting the discussed viewpoints
Summary answers to key questions
Case exercises at the end of each chapter to provide material for reflection and discussion
Accompanied by a companion Teacher's Manual
Based on the book "Operations Management" by Slack et al. (now successfully published in its 3rd edition in the UK), "Operations Strategy" offers comprehensive new insights into more cutting-edge operational strategy issues. With the increasing demand for operational strategy courses at all teaching levels, the publication of this textbook is highly timely. Practitioners and academic researchers alike recognize that effective strategic management of an organization's operational resources can unleash tremendous potential. In fact, operations is increasingly viewed as a field where coordination between market demand dynamics and the development of organizational resource capabilities is essential.
This book is built on the foundations of strategic management, operations management, marketing, and human resource management, helping readers fully and effectively understand operational strategy. It is suitable for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and practicing managers.