Operations management : processes and value chains /

Krajewski, Lee J,

Operations management : processes and value chains / Lee J. Krajewski, Larry P. Ritzman, Manoj K. Malhorta. - Eighth edition. - xv, 728 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Pt. I. USING OPERATIONS TO COMPETE: 1. Operations as a Competitive Weapon --
Suppl. A. Decision Making --
2. Operations Strategy --
3. Project Management -- pt. II. MANAGING PROCESSES: 4. Process Strategy --
5. Process Analysis --
Suppl. B. Simulation --
6. Process Performance and Quality --
7. Constraint Management --
Suppl. C. Waiting Lines --
8. Process Layout --
9. Lean Systems -- pt. III. MANAGING VALUE CHAINS: 10. Supply Chain Strategy --
11. Location --
12. Inventory Management --
Suppl. D. Special Inventory Models --
13. Forecasting --
14. Sales and Operations Planning --
Suppl. E. Linear Programming --
15. Resource Planning --
16. Scheduling -- Appendix 1: Normal Distribution -- Appendix 2: Table of Random Numbers -- Photo credits --
Name Index --
Subject Index ; CD-ROM contains supplements F-J.

Operations Management provides students with a comprehensive framework for addressing operational process and supply chain issues. This text uses a systemized approach while focusing on issues of current interest.

013187294X (cased) 0131697390 (book and CD) 9780131873018

2005058688


Production management.


CD-ROMs.

658.5 / K.L.O.