Operations Management. Up: A Supply Chain Approach: A Supply Chain Approach

Author: Ding Liyan
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive and systematic treatise on operational management in manufacturing and service industries, as well as related supply chain management, with practical and actionable insights. It is one of the most popular management books in Europe. By exploring the fundamental positioning of operational management, the establishment of strategic goals, the design of operational systems aligned with strategic objectives, the management and maintenance of operational systems, the periodic quantitative and qualitative evaluation of operational systems, and the improvement of operational systems, readers gain a deeper understanding of the latest research and practical achievements in operational management and related supply chain management fields, particularly in Europe. The book is divided into two volumes with a total of 26 chapters, organized into five parts. It covers the strategic elements of organizations and the basic concepts of operations and supply chains; emphasizes systematic process design, operational networks, and their interrelationships with human resources; proposes the core elements of operational management and supply chain, including demand forecasting, layout design, inventory management, production capacity planning, lean production, JIT, procurement and outsourcing, supply chain management, project management, reliability and maintenance; and introduces advanced analytical methods for further enhancing operational and supply chain systems, such as decision-making and risk management, statistical quality control, operational scheduling, financial analysis, and operational audits. With over 450 cartoon-style illustrations, the book not only reflects the continuity of the content but also enhances readability. This book can serve as a reference for senior management in enterprises to design and implement operational management, as well as a training textbook and reference for MBA students, faculty and students of higher vocational colleges, and researchers at various levels.