Trends and Tools for Operations Management - An Updated Guide for Executives and Managers

Operations management is a set of disciplines that transform raw materials, labor and capital into finished goods and services. These various disciplines are discussed for an intended audience of executives and operations managers who desire to be updated on the current curriculum in business schools. The book emphasizes why Japan has ascended to its dominant position in global commerce largely at the expense of U.S. manufacturers. The intent is to learn lessons from Japanese achievements that can be applied to make U.S. manufacturers more competitive in the global market. Trends in operations management are augmented with new software tools (Evolver and RISKOptimizer) which can solve previously unsolvable problems in scheduling and other operational matters.

Additional material provides a fuller discussion on certain key managerial issues and problem solving. This readable and informative book examines the various disciplines that managers must integrate into their jobs and key workplace practices that enhance a company's competitiveness in the global marketplace.

List of contents

Preface
Transformation Process and Feedback Systems
Quality Under Taylor and Deming
A Touch of History
The World of Quantitative Models
Work Design and Work Teams
From Forecasting to the Master Schedule
Inventory and Purchasing Practices
Materials and Production Planning
Production Scheduling
Quality and Continuous Improvement
Bibliography
Index

About the author

ROY L. NERSESIAN is Chair of the Management Department at Monmouth College, New Jersey. His previous book Ships and Shipping: A Comprehensive Guide reflects extensive planning experience in the maritime industry.

Product details

• Authors: Roy Nersesian
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2000
• EAN: 9781567202250
• ISBN: 978-1-56720-225-0
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Production & Operations Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Service, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, Production & quality control management, Manufacturing industries, Hospitality and service industries, Service industries, Production and quality control management, Business: Management