Modern Production Management Science

Author: Pan Jiayao
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book was first published in February 1994 and won the Second Prize of the Excellent Teaching Material Award from the Ministry of Education. It has been reprinted 11 times so far and is deeply favored by readers. Given the significant developments in the field of production management from theory to practice since the 1990s, the author has comprehensively revised the book to incorporate new management ideas, theories, and methods. The revised book is divided into five parts and 18 chapters. Part 1 introduces the basic concepts and fundamental knowledge of production management. Parts 2, 3, and 4 systematically present the main decision-making contents of production management at three levels: production and operation strategy, planning and design of production systems, and operation of production systems. Part 5 provides an outlook on the future development of production management. The revised book has the following features: 1. Complete content, rigorous system, strong logical coherence, and alignment with the cognitive process; 2. An integral part of modern production management; 3. Theory combined with practice, with many case studies added to enhance readability; 4. A combination of qualitative analysis and quantitative calculations, introducing practical mathematical models to make the presented management methods operational. This book can serve as a textbook for management majors in universities and colleges, or as a primary teaching reference book. It is also suitable for corporate management personnel for advanced training or self-study.