Designed for an introductory course in production and operations management, this text aims to be easy-to-read and is structured around the theme of strategy and tactics. It introduces, and integrates throughout, an emphasis on world classs manufacturing, competitive advantage and strategy, and domestic and international real-world applications. Features include: expanded coverage of quality assurance; discussion of both manufacturing and service operations; expanded coverage of location analysis and POM strategy and productivity; updated and expanded coverage of flexible manufacturing; just-in-time; MRP; computer-integrated manufacturing; Taguchi Methods; and expert systems. Supplements available include an instructor's manual and study guide.
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Designed for introductory courses in production and operations management, this text is structured around the theme of strategy and tactics. As a result of this focus, the text places the emphasis on world class manufacturing, competitive advantage and strategy and domestic and international real-world applications. New features in this second edition include a discussion of the differences and similarities between manufacturing and service operations, with the addition of more service applications; location analysis, including the centre of gravity method; POM strategy and productivity; and updated coverage of flexible manufacturing, master production planning, just-in-time, MRP, computer integrated manufacturing, Taguchi Methods and expert systems. Two videos accompany this edition, one consisting of a set of plant tours, the other from the Annenberg/COMAP series "For All Practical Purposes" including an overview of management science techniques and segments on CPM, short term scheduling and linear programming. End-of-chapter computer problems are available on a separate data disk and a computerized test bank is provided.
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