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OverviewOperations strategy ensures that operational results coincide with company objectives. The strategic dimension to operations management is realized in the role of the chief operating officer who must respond to market changes. This revitalized new edition of Strategic Operations Management focuses on the four core themes of this vital topic: strategy, innovation, services, and supply. Expertly authored by a team of Europe's top scholars in the field, the text is enhanced by the addition of new case examples with explanatory notes. This truly comprehensive volume underscores the differences between the core theories that underpin operations management. Students taking MBA, MSc and MBM classes on operations management, advanced operations management, and strategic operations management will find this textbook fulfills all their requirements whilst advanced undergraduate classes in these areas will also find the book an essential read. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steve Brown (University of Southampton, UK) , John Bessant (University of Exeter, UK) , Richard LammingPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 3rd New edition Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 1.247kg ISBN: 9780415587365ISBN 10: 0415587360 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 30 November 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Undergraduate Replaced By: 9781138566125 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsPart 1: Setting the Scene 1. Introduction to Operations Management 2. Strategic Operations Management Part 2: The Big Picture of Strategic Operations 3. Supply Management 4. Innovation – Managing the Renewal of the Business 5. Sustainability 6. Human Resources in Operations Management Part 3: Managing Strategic Operations within Organisations 7. Managing the Transformation Process 8. Managing Quality 9. Managing inventory, including MRP, JIT and ERP 10. Capacity and Scheduling Management 11. Managing Services Part 4: The Future 12. The Future of Operations ManagementReviewsAuthor InformationSteve Brown is Professor of Management at the University of Exeter Business School, UK. John Bessant is Professor of Innovation at the University of Exeter Business School, UK. Richard Lamming is Director of the University of Exeter Business School, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |