Operations Management For Dummies

Operations Management For Dummies

by Geoffrey Parker PhD, MSE Mary Ann Anderson, Edward Anderson PhD
Released July 2013
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781118551066

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Book description

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.

Product information

  • Title: Operations Management For Dummies
  • Author(s): Geoffrey Parker PhD, MSE Mary Ann Anderson, Edward Anderson PhD
  • Release date: July 2013
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781118551066