Operations and Process Management, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (September 12, 2024) © 2024

  • Nigel Slack Warwick Business School, Warwick University
  • Alistair Brandon-Jones University of Bath , School of Management
  • Nicola Burgess University of York
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Title overview

Master the core subject principles of business operations and processes

Operations and Process Management 7th edition is the ultimate text for those wishing to successfully manage business operations, equipping you with the critical and practical tools to manage business operations successfully. A must-read textbook for students who want to embark on a career in the field of operations, it approaches each topic from a managerial perspective, providing a relevant, real-world understanding of the core principles of the subject.

With a range of examples, frameworks and techniques incorporated in each chapter, the book is designed to help you better analyse existing operations and understand ways to deal with operational and process challenges.

Table of contents

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Chapter 1 Operations and Processes
  • Chapter 2: Operations and Strategy Impact
  • Chapter 3: Product and Service Innovation
  • Chapter 4: Scope and Structure
  • Chapter 5: Process Positioning
  • Chapter 6: Process Analysis
  • Chapter 7: Supply Chain Management
  • Chapter 8: Capacity Management
  • Chapter 9: Inventory Management
  • Chapter 10: Operations Planning and Control
  • Chapter 11: Improvement
  • Chapter 12: Lean Operations
  • Chapter 13: Quality
  • Chapter 14: Risk and Resilience
  • Chapter 15: Project Management
  • Index

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