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Operations Management for Dummies
Score your highest in Operations ManagementOperations management is an important skill for current and aspiring business leaders to develop and master. It deals with the design and management of products, processes, services, and supply chains. Operations management is a growing field and a required course for most undergraduate business majors and MBA candidates. Now, "Operations Management For Dummie"s serves as an extremely resourceful aid for this difficult subject.
Tracks to a typical course in operations management or operations strategy, and covers topics such as evaluating and measuring existing systems' performance and efficiency, materials management and product development, using tools like Six Sigma and Lean production, designing new, improved processes, and defining, planning, and controlling costs of projects.Clearly organizes and explains complex topicsServes as an supplement to your Operations Management textbooksHelps you score your highest in your Operations Management course
Whether your aim is to earn an undergraduate degree in business or an MBA, "Operations Management For Dummies" is indispensable supplemental reading for your operations management course.
Tracks to a typical course in operations management or operations strategy, and covers topics such as evaluating and measuring existing systems' performance and efficiency, materials management and product development, using tools like Six Sigma and Lean production, designing new, improved processes, and defining, planning, and controlling costs of projects.Clearly organizes and explains complex topicsServes as an supplement to your Operations Management textbooksHelps you score your highest in your Operations Management course
Whether your aim is to earn an undergraduate degree in business or an MBA, "Operations Management For Dummies" is indispensable supplemental reading for your operations management course.
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First published July 1, 2013
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About the author
Geoffrey Parker
97 books175 followersGeoffrey Parker is Andreas Dorpalen Professor of European History and an Associate of the Mershon Center at The Ohio State University. He has published widely on the social, political and military history of early modern Europe, and in 2012 the Royal Dutch Academy recognized these achievements by awarding him its biennial Heineken Foundation Prize for History, open to scholars in any field, and any period, from any country.
Parker has written or co-written thirty-nine books, including The Military Revolution: Military innovation and the rise of the West, 1500-1800 (Cambridge University Press, 1988), winner of the 'best book prize' from both the American Military Institute and the Society for the History of Technology; The Grand Strategy of Philip II (Yale University Press, 1998), which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize from the Society of Military History; and Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century (Yale University Press, 2013), which won the Society of Military History’s Distinguished Book Prize and also one of the three medals awarded in 2014 by the British Academy for ‘a landmark academic achievement… which has transformed understanding of a particular subject’.
Before moving to Ohio State in 1997, Parker taught at Cambridge and St Andrews universities in Britain, at the University of British Columbia in Canada, and at Illinois and Yale Universities in the United States, teaching courses on the Reformation, European history and military history at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has directed or co-directed over thirty Doctoral Dissertations to completion, as well as several undergraduate theses. In 2006 he won an OSU Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award.
He lives in Columbus, Ohio, and has four children. In 1987 he was diagnosed as having Multiple Sclerosis. His latest book is Imprudent King: A New Life of Philip II (Yale University Press, 2014).
Parker has written or co-written thirty-nine books, including The Military Revolution: Military innovation and the rise of the West, 1500-1800 (Cambridge University Press, 1988), winner of the 'best book prize' from both the American Military Institute and the Society for the History of Technology; The Grand Strategy of Philip II (Yale University Press, 1998), which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize from the Society of Military History; and Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century (Yale University Press, 2013), which won the Society of Military History’s Distinguished Book Prize and also one of the three medals awarded in 2014 by the British Academy for ‘a landmark academic achievement… which has transformed understanding of a particular subject’.
Before moving to Ohio State in 1997, Parker taught at Cambridge and St Andrews universities in Britain, at the University of British Columbia in Canada, and at Illinois and Yale Universities in the United States, teaching courses on the Reformation, European history and military history at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has directed or co-directed over thirty Doctoral Dissertations to completion, as well as several undergraduate theses. In 2006 he won an OSU Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award.
He lives in Columbus, Ohio, and has four children. In 1987 he was diagnosed as having Multiple Sclerosis. His latest book is Imprudent King: A New Life of Philip II (Yale University Press, 2014).
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April 18, 2023
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If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to operations management, look no further than this book.
This book is an absolute gem for anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of managing a business operation.
What I appreciated the most about this book is how easy it was to understand. Anderson breaks down complex concepts into simple, digestible terms, making it accessible for anyone, regardless of their experience level. The actionable tips and resources throughout the book are a huge plus, providing valuable insights for those who want to implement changes to their operations.
I especially loved how Anderson addressed the importance of continuous improvement and the need to adapt to changes in the market. These lessons are crucial for anyone in a management role, and Anderson does a great job of emphasizing their importance.
Overall, "Operations Management For Dummies" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the field of operations management.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.
4.0/5
If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to operations management, look no further than this book.
This book is an absolute gem for anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of managing a business operation.
What I appreciated the most about this book is how easy it was to understand. Anderson breaks down complex concepts into simple, digestible terms, making it accessible for anyone, regardless of their experience level. The actionable tips and resources throughout the book are a huge plus, providing valuable insights for those who want to implement changes to their operations.
I especially loved how Anderson addressed the importance of continuous improvement and the need to adapt to changes in the market. These lessons are crucial for anyone in a management role, and Anderson does a great job of emphasizing their importance.
Overall, "Operations Management For Dummies" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the field of operations management.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.
4.0/5
July 1, 2023
I'm sorry but I really tried, hard, to like this book. Because I am interested in learning the tools and knowledge for Operations Management (OM) as I am preparing for that job...
But as someone who never has OM knowledge before...this book has the most TERRIBLE edit. The content is all. over. the. place. One minute you were reading this part, and the next part has almost nothing to do with it.
But as someone who never has OM knowledge before...this book has the most TERRIBLE edit. The content is all. over. the. place. One minute you were reading this part, and the next part has almost nothing to do with it.
January 3, 2021
The book contains some basics for operation management. Overall I enjoy it.
July 2, 2021
Deeply informative.
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March 2, 2022Good primer.
November 19, 2017
The good thing about being home with sick kids two days in a row is the incredible amount of reading that I can get done! This book wasn't bad, but there really wasn't anything new in here for me and despite their saying that it applies to more than manufacturing, the book was easily 75% geared towards exactly that which is unfortunate because it wasn't really what I was looking for.
Be that as it may, it's probably a good introduction to the subject and I'm sure it would be hugely beneficial to keep around for people that are going to be working in a factory somewhere overseeing the operations. More for Ford or Toyota and less for government agencies, non profits, or other miscellaneous operations positions.
Be that as it may, it's probably a good introduction to the subject and I'm sure it would be hugely beneficial to keep around for people that are going to be working in a factory somewhere overseeing the operations. More for Ford or Toyota and less for government agencies, non profits, or other miscellaneous operations positions.
September 3, 2016
A difficult subject for someone without any OM experience like me. While I do acknowledge that the authors tried to present it in the simplest way possible, labelling it "for dummies" doesn't really seem appropriate. Some subjects may just be unsuitable for the "for dummies" series due to the sheer complexity of the subject-matter IMHO.
April 29, 2024
A regular book, making some confusion about operations and project management. Project Management is not a part of Operations Management,
April 23, 2017
Im taking a course by the authors at UT. This book is great for Startup Ventures.
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