Production and Operations Management
Strategies and Tactics
3rd Edition
Published on 1. January 1993
Book
Hardback
600 pages
978-0-205-14048-0 (ISBN)
Description
Designed for an introductory course in production and operations management, this text aims to be easy-to-read and is structured around the theme of strategy and tactics. It introduces, and integrates throughout, an emphasis on world classs manufacturing, competitive advantage and strategy, and domestic and international real-world applications. Features include: expanded coverage of quality assurance; discussion of both manufacturing and service operations; expanded coverage of location analysis and POM strategy and productivity; updated and expanded coverage of flexible manufacturing; just-in-time; MRP; computer-integrated manufacturing; Taguchi Methods; and expert systems. Supplements available include an instructor's manual and study guide.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Old Tappan
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1750 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-14048-0 (9780205140480)
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Other editions
New editions
Jay Heizer | Barry M. Render
Production and Operations Management
Book
12/1996
4th Edition
Pearson Education (US)
€33.37
Article is exhausted; no reprint
Content
Introduction: production/operations management; developing a P/OM strategy. Part 1 Decision making techniques in P/OM: decision-making tools; supplement - linear programming; forecasting; supplement - statistical tools for managers; waiting line models. Part 2 Strategic decisions in P/OM: product strategy; process strategies; supplement - information technology in P/OM; location strategies; operations layout strategy; human resource strategy; procurement and just-in-time strategies; supplement - learning curves. Part 3 Tactical decisions in P/OM: aggregate planning tactics; inventory management and just-in-time tactics; material requirements planning (MRP); short-term scheduling tactics; project management; total quality management supplement - quality control techniques; maintenance and reliability tactics.