Production and Operations Management (Second Edition)

Author: Liu Liwen
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book is one of the 21st Century Tsinghua MBA series textbooks published by Tsinghua University Press. Production and Operations Management is one of the most active branches of modern management science and has seen a surge in new ideas and theories in recent years. This book systematically introduces the theories and methods of production and operations management, comprehensively reflects the latest developments in this discipline, and adopts a brand-new system, exploring decision-making problems at three levels: production and operations strategic decision-making, production and operations system design decision-making, and production and operations system operation decision-making. At each level of problems, both the basic decision-making approach and specific operational methods are provided. The book strengthens the section on operations management in non-manufacturing enterprises, highlights the application of information technology in production and operations management, incorporates global production and operations content, and introduces some new business and operational management models. In the second edition, additions, deletions, and revisions were made based on the latest developments in this discipline, with three new chapters added on production and operations process design, supply chain management, and inventory management. This book emphasizes both the systematic introduction of theories and methods while also incorporating practical case studies. Numerous diagrams and tables are used throughout to enhance readers' intuitive understanding. This book is suitable as a textbook for Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, as well as for other management-related disciplines, corporate training materials, or reference books. It can also be used by business management practitioners in insurance companies.