Operations Management (8th Edition)

Author: (USA) Stevenson (Stevemson/W.J.) / Zhang Qun et al
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: As one of the most popular operations management textbooks in the West today, this book unifies and systematically introduces the management concepts, theories, and methods of both service and manufacturing industries. It is rich in content and well-structured, covering topics such as demand forecasting, system design, quality management and control, inventory management and production planning, supply chain, and project management. Additionally, it expands on new content such as the application of JIT in the service industry. The book is supplemented with vivid news excerpts, readings, cases, and operational scenarios to help readers deeply understand the material. It also includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers master the methods and skills they have learned. This book can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and MBA students in operations management, as well as for individuals interested in the theory and practice of operations management.