Production and Operations Management - Softcover

Lockyer, K.G.; Muhlemann, Alan; Oakland, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273028731 ISBN 13: 9780273028734

Publisher: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 1988

Synopsis

Structured around the 5Ps model - Product, Plant, Processes, Programmes and People - this book is one of the most comprehensive texts dealing with production and operations management. New to this edition is a chapter discussing classification and coding and one giving examples of the use of work study. Greater
coverage is given to quality and reliability, short-term forecasting and linear programming; and new material on OPT, MRP and MRPII is also included.

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Synopsis

Formerly called "Production Management", this 5th edition has been re-titled to reflect its coverage of non-manufacturing as well as manufacturing activities. Structured around the "5 Ps" model - product, plant, processes, programmes and people - it aims to provide a comprehensive study of production and operations management. New to this edition are chapters on classification and coding, and on the use of work study. Greater coverage is given to quality and reliability, short term forecasting and linear programming. New material on OPT, MRP and MRP(II) is also included. The book is intended for use by students on business studies and production management degree and diploma courses. DMS, MBA and students taking professional courses should also find the book of value.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Financial Times Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273028731
• ISBN 13: 9780273028734
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 608