Download or read book Designing Managing and Improving Operations written by David M. Upton and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of action and implementation-oriented cases focused on improving the operations of a business unit. Focuses on the individual operating unit in both manufacturing and services. Addresses the design, management and improvement of the fundamental building blocks of operations&-- operations processes. Looks at the systems used to coordinate processes, focusing on the use and management of information technology as part of such systems. For those in production and/or operations management.
Download or read book Designing Managing and Improving Operations written by Roy D. Shapiro and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Essential Guide to Operations Management written by David Bamford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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. "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". —Professor Rob Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management, North Carolina State University, USA "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". —Professor Steve Brown, Professor of Management, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, UK "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". —Mr Vernon Barker, Managing Director, First TransPennine Express, First Group Plc, UK "This book combines technical theory 'book smarts' with real life experience 'street smarts' in a flowing read". —Mr Stephen Oliver, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Vicor Corporation, Boston, USA
Download or read book Managing Innovation and Operations in the 21st Century written by Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for directors, consultants, practitioners, and professionals aspiring to effectively manage operations, but is targeted at applying innovation to the management of operations, including supply chains. It is appropriate for those establishing a career in innovation and operations management. This book will: Equip readers with understanding of the nature of innovation, operations management concepts, business models, methods and tools; Explore best practices and most commonly used operations and innovation business models, methods, and tools used by successful organisations; Consider particular operational issues directly impact the competitiveness of organisations
Download or read book Managing Innovation and Operations in the 21st Century written by Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes and published by Productivity Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and all-encompassing with a well-structured approach, this book is for directors, consultants, practitioners, and professionals aspiring to effectively manage operations, but is targeted at applying innovation to the management of operations, including supply chains. --
Download or read book The Physician s Essential MBA written by Michael J. Stahl and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Physician's Essential MBA: What Every Physician Leader Needs to Know is the essential resource for physicians who are seeking sophisticated business and managerial skills in order to survive in today's health care environment. This comprehensive text covers everything from change and strategy to effective data utilization.
Download or read book EBOOK Operations Management written by Steve Paton and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2011-01-16 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operations Management is all around us and is integral to every industry. Using contemporary and engaging examples this brand new text book brings to life fundamental Operations Management principles and theories that are applicable to both manufacturing and service situations, reflecting the very latest developments in this dynamic field.
Download or read book EBOOK Operations Management 2 e written by PATON and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EBOOK: Operations Management 2/e
Download or read book Modern Entrepreneurship in Business Practice Selected Issues written by Marek Matejun and published by Lodz University of Technology Press, Lodz. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Managing and Improving Quality written by Amar Sahay and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quality is a discipline that focuses on product and service excellence. This book is about improving the quality of products and services. The improved quality and reliability lead to higher perceived value and increased market share for a company, thereby increasing revenue and profitability. The book discusses the concepts and dimensions of quality, costs of poor quality, the importance of quality in this highly competitive global economy, and quality programs-Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma that focus on improving quality in industries. The text integrates quality concepts, statistical methods, and one of the major tools of quality-Statistical Process Control (SPC)-a major part of Six Sigma control phase. A significant part of the book is devoted to process control and the tools of SPC-control charts-used for monitoring, controlling, and improving the processes by identifying the causes of process variation. The fundamentals of control charts, along with SPC techniques for variables and attributes, and process capability analysis and their computer applications are discussed in detail. This book fills a gap in this area by showing the readers comprehensive and step-wise solutions to model and solve quality problems using computers.
Download or read book An It Tale written by Emc Consulting and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard (Dick) LeFave, EMC Consulting Advisor, EMC Corporation Dick LeFave is a published author and speaks on topics ranging from IT synergy attainment to driving IT effectiveness within a business. His background includes over 30 years in the IT space coupled with over 15 years as a CIO for Fortune 1,000 and Fortune 50 companies. He has held positions at companies including The Boeing Company, The Boston Company, American Express, Southern New England Telecommunications, SBC, Nextel and Sprint. He retired from the CIO position at Sprint in May 2008 after driving many major transformational initiatives. Since then Dick has been advising senior IT leaders and corporate boards on IT related engagements and IT effectiveness. Company Description: EMC Consulting provides the expertise organizations need to manage their most complex information technology initiatives. EMC Consulting helps customers, including more than half of the Global Fortune 500 Companies, by offering program management guidance and expertise across business, applications and infrastructure domains. EMC Consulting provides the execution capability and tools that enable our customers to succeed in the most complex and challenging transformational programs. "This book educates the reader in a unique way on the pitfalls that CIOs, Program Managers and their teams face day to day. IT leaders must manage people, risks, processes, and politics in addition to wrangling complex technology. They must be able to effect change across large organizations, which necessarily puts them in the bull's-eye. This story gives excellent insight into this ongoing balancing act as it portrays the decisions the people involved must make from the trenches to the Boardroom." Frank Wander, CIO, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America "A highly engaging case-study that senior IT executives will find themselves relating to. IT Leaders will find sections where they start head nodding in recognition of situations they have found themselves in. They will also find, as I did, practical tips and alternate perspectives on addressing these challenges." Jerry Brace, CIO, Rogers Communications
Download or read book Introduction to Manufacturing written by Michel Baudin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Introduction to Manufacturing focuses students on the issues that matter to practicing industrial engineers and managers. It offers a systems perspective on designing, managing, and improving manufacturing operations. On each topic, it covers the key issues, with pointers on where to dig deeper. Unlike the many textbooks on operations management, supply chain management, and process technology, this book weaves together these threads as they interact in manufacturing. It has five parts: Getting to Know Manufacturing: Fundamental concepts of manufacturing as an economic activity, from manufacturing strategy to forecasting market demand Engineering the Factory: Physical design of factories and processes, the necessary infrastructure and technology for manufacturing Making Information Flow: The "central nervous system" that triggers and responds to events occurring in production Making Materials Flow: The logistics of manufacturing, from materials handling inside the factory via warehousing to supply chain management Enhancing Performance: Managing manufacturing performance and methods to maintain and improve it, both in times of normal operations and emergencies Supported with rich illustrations and teaching aids, Introduction to Manufacturing is essential reading for industrial engineering and management students – of all ages and backgrounds – engaged in the vital task of making the things we all use.
Download or read book Service Operations Management written by Robert Johnston and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central focus of this book is how organizations deliver service and the operational decisions that managers face in managing resources and delivering service to their customers.
Download or read book Operations Management in Business written by Andrew Greasley and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 1999 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A focused coverage geared specifically to the requirements of introductory modules in Operations Management;Incorporates recent work in such areas as international service and small business operations;An applied, case-study driven approach which enables students to learn more effectively and independently.
Download or read book Business Management Principles for Today s Leaders A Practical Guide for Professionals written by Ranjot Singh Chahal and published by Rana Books . This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Business Management Principles for Today's Leaders: A Practical Guide for Professionals" offers a comprehensive yet accessible approach to navigating the complex world of modern business management. In this indispensable resource, readers will discover essential strategies and techniques to thrive in leadership roles. From understanding the importance of effective communication to mastering the art of decision-making, each chapter provides practical insights and actionable advice tailored to today's dynamic business environment. With a focus on real-world application, this book equips leaders with the tools they need to tackle challenges head-on, drive organizational success, and inspire teams to reach new heights. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring manager, "Business Management Principles for Today's Leaders" is your go-to guide for mastering the principles of effective leadership and achieving lasting results in today's competitive landscape.
