Description
Operations Management, 14th Edition provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the principles, strategies, and applications of modern operations management. The updated edition combines clear explanations with current real-world examples and engaging learning tools, helping students understand how organizations create products and deliver services efficiently and effectively.
The book covers a broad range of essential operations management topics, from forecasting and product and service design to capacity planning, quality management, inventory, scheduling, supply chain management, and project management. Both strategic issues and practical applications are explored, giving students a balanced understanding of how operations decisions influence organizational performance.
A major strength of the 14th edition is its modular and flexible chapter structure. Chapters can be arranged in different sequences and used for courses with varying levels of quantitative emphasis. This flexibility makes the textbook suitable for undergraduate courses, graduate programs, and executive education.
Students can choose to focus on more conceptual material or explore quantitative techniques depending on their course requirements. Real-world examples help connect operations management concepts to actual organizational challenges and decisions.
The textbook is also supported by adaptive online learning, providing students with additional opportunities to practice concepts, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen their understanding.
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