Operations Management For Dummies

by Geoffrey G. Parker

Score your highest in Operations Management Operations 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 Dummies 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 topics Serves as an supplement to your Operations Management textbooks Helps 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.

Genres: Business, Management, Reference, Nonfiction

552 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2013

About the author

Geoffrey Parker is a professor of engineering at Dartmouth College (effective July 2016) and has been a professor of management science at Tulane University since 1998. He is also a visiting scholar and research fellow at the MIT Initiative for the Digital Economy. Before joining academia, he held positions in engineering and finance at General Electric. He has made significant contributions to the economics of network effects as co-developer of the theory of two-sided networks. Parker's work has been supported by the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and numerous corporations. Parker advises senior leaders in government and business and is a frequent speaker at conferences and industry events. He received his BS from Princeton and his MS and PhD from MIT.

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Management

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

[Nam Vu · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Hugo Chang · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book contains some basics for operation management. Overall I enjoy it.

[Daniel Noventa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deeply informative.

[Shirley]

Good primer.

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

A regular book, making some confusion about operations and project management. Project Management is not a part of Operations Management,

[R. · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Brian S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Im taking a course by the authors at UT. This book is great for Startup Ventures.