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Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management
For courses in operations and supply chain management.
An integrated approach to operations and supply chain management
Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management is an integrated, comprehensive introduction to both operations and supply chain management (SCM). The text remains engaging and brief while integrating all of the major concepts of both subjects in one cohesive source. The 5th Edition contains updated content and thorough coverage of analytical tools and techniques that students will apply to their careers in operations and SCM. It explores these topics in an interesting and relatable manner, providing students with real-world examples and easy-to-understand material.
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An integrated approach to operations and supply chain management
Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management is an integrated, comprehensive introduction to both operations and supply chain management (SCM). The text remains engaging and brief while integrating all of the major concepts of both subjects in one cohesive source. The 5th Edition contains updated content and thorough coverage of analytical tools and techniques that students will apply to their careers in operations and SCM. It explores these topics in an interesting and relatable manner, providing students with real-world examples and easy-to-understand material.
MyLab Operations Management is not included. Students, if MyLab Operations Management is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyLab Operations Management should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
Reach every student by pairing this text with MyLab Operations Management
MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.
520 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2005
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July 19, 2018
This is my assessment of the book Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management according to my 6 criteria:
1. Related to practice - 4 stars
2. It prevails important - 5 stars
3. I agree with the read - 5 stars
4. not difficult to read (as for non English native) - 5 stars
5. too long and boring or every sentence is interesting - 4 stars
6. Learning opportunity - 4 stars
Total 4.6 stars.
1. Related to practice - 4 stars
2. It prevails important - 5 stars
3. I agree with the read - 5 stars
4. not difficult to read (as for non English native) - 5 stars
5. too long and boring or every sentence is interesting - 4 stars
6. Learning opportunity - 4 stars
Total 4.6 stars.
May 13, 2016
Another textbook which does an okay job at presenting a wide range of concepts only somewhat related to each other. The text and the suggested examples are quite comprehensive and generally speaking, it is easier to understand the concepts as presented in this book.
However, I have three major gripes with it. First, there are occasional mistakes in the calculations and occasional missing words in the discourse, which means not enough time has been dedicated for proof-reading, which is kind of important for textbooks. Second, it assumes that the reader has no knowledge of certain concepts such as e.g. weighted average, standard deviation, etc., when the main target group of this book is students of economics and business - I just don't get it why the authors have had to be so condescending.
Finally, and this is a frequently encountered problem with most textbooks, is the desire of the authors to "milk" students by making small and unnecessary modifications just so that they could make a new edition and make the older one irrelevant. It is acceptable to do alterations if you have something to add, however, when you are just moving the exercises around or replacing the numbers in the tables/task descriptions, i.e. when your changes do not add any value to the product, that's just low.
However, I have three major gripes with it. First, there are occasional mistakes in the calculations and occasional missing words in the discourse, which means not enough time has been dedicated for proof-reading, which is kind of important for textbooks. Second, it assumes that the reader has no knowledge of certain concepts such as e.g. weighted average, standard deviation, etc., when the main target group of this book is students of economics and business - I just don't get it why the authors have had to be so condescending.
Finally, and this is a frequently encountered problem with most textbooks, is the desire of the authors to "milk" students by making small and unnecessary modifications just so that they could make a new edition and make the older one irrelevant. It is acceptable to do alterations if you have something to add, however, when you are just moving the exercises around or replacing the numbers in the tables/task descriptions, i.e. when your changes do not add any value to the product, that's just low.
November 28, 2013
Clearly written with good examples walking through the mathematics. This would be a great book for the non-technical person who wants to use more advanced techniques to manage things like inventory levels for maximum profit. Unfortunately it is stupid expensive, but perhaps it can be found in a library.
Read for an MBA class taught by one of the authors.
Read for an MBA class taught by one of the authors.
June 19, 2008
This book offers a very simplified version of many of the concepts that other books over complicate. As a textbook goes the chapters are short and simple. This allows the reader to be able to retain the information.
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