{"product_id":"essential-guide-to-operations-management-concepts-and-case-notes-paperback-softback-9780470749494","title":"Essential Guide to Operations Management; Concepts and Case Notes (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470749494","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEssential Guide to Operations Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eConcepts and Case Notes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Bamford (Author), Paul Forrester (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470749494, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 October 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.345 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is a novel treatment of Operations Management. It takes a fresh insight to this increasingly important topic, exploring fundamental principles equally applicable to service and manufacturing situations. The book adapts a strategic stance by providing a framework for effective decision making and is aimed at practising managers who need to design working processes, manage change and make decisions within a strategic framework. The framework and supporting case vignettes allow the practitioner to grasp essential concepts quickly in a range of different operational contexts. \u003cp\u003e\"Bamford and Forrester have done an excellent job in creating a concise, salient, and appealing approach - they have captured the essential elements of designing processes, products and work organizations; exploring approaches to operations planning and control; managing change through effective project management and technology transfer; and then managing quality and improvement strategies\".\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Rob Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management, North Carolina State University, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an excellent concise text that introduces students to all of the key areas - it's an invaluable aid for students in understanding all of the major aspects of operations and their importance to the success of businesses\".\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eProfessor Steve Brown, Professor of Management, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, UK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For today's or tomorrow's business leaders this text has well structured invaluable content ready for immediate adoption. Follow the guide, put it into practice, and the rewards will follow\".\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMr Vernon Barker, Managing Director, First TransPennine Express, First Group Plc, UK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book combines technical theory 'book smarts' with real life experience 'street smarts' in a flowing read\".\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMr Stephen Oliver, Vice President Marketing \u0026amp; Sales, Vicor Corporation, Boston, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Operations Management in Context 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Designing Business Processes 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Designing Products and Services 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Transfer of Technology 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Controlling Enterprise Resources 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Developing Lean Operations 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Managing Projects 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Managing Operations Strategically 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Managing Quality Systems 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Improving the Operations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Making It All Work! 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 213\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52458212950296,"sku":"9780470749494","price":27.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470749494.jpg?v=1785369723","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/essential-guide-to-operations-management-concepts-and-case-notes-paperback-softback-9780470749494","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}