Operations Management: Modern Practices and Analytics presents a broad introduction and applications to the field of operations in a theoretical as well as in a practical manner. This book covers the topics both in-depth and wider perspective through modern concepts, problem-solving, the latest management practices, and illustrative case studies.
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Coverage and Scope: Every chapter begins with learning objectives to familiarize students with the aim and learning outcome of the chapter. Also, the book covers every key aspect, ranging from general to specific, in the field of operations management.
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Contemporary Examples: The book incorporates numerous illustrations from both Indian and global perspectives, blended with classic (past) and current issues faced by operations managers in manufacturing as well as service sectors.
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Analytical and Numerical Problems: Each chapter brings one or two analytical exercises coupled with numerical problems to help students apply a critical thinking approach to problem-solving. and make informed choices based on quantifiable data and insights
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Experiential Learning Exercises: These exercises are designed to expose students with day to day real challenges around them and attempt to address them through the operations management concept learned in the chapter.
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Illustrative Case Studies: The book features illustrative case studies at the end of each chapter, providing deeper insights and helping students grasp complex concepts more effectively. Cases on Ford, Apple, Amazon, Sonalika Tractor, and Boeing, to name a few, are the major highlights.
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Business Analytics: This book includes a separate chapter on business analytics to make students learn the modern analytical tools for decision-making in the field of operations management using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
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Sustainability and Modern Technologies: This book has put special emphasis on the sustainability and green aspects in various chapters, as well as the application of modern technologies in improving the efficiency, productivity, and quality of outputs.
- Operations Management: An Introduction
- Operations Strategy and Productivity
- Product Design, Service Design and Process Selection
- Facility Location
- Facility Layout
- Inventory Management
- Work Study – Procedures and Applications
- Aggregate Production and Capacity Planning
- Resource Requirements Planning
- Maintenance Management
- Quality Management and Six-Sigma
- Project Management
- Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Business Analytics
Bibliography
Appendix – Area Under Standard Normal Curve
ISBN13:
978-93-49290-24-2
Weight:
0.00
Edition:
1st Edition
Language:
English
Title Code:
1341