{"product_id":"essential-operations-management-paperback","title":"Essential Operations Management - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTerry Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this innovative core textbook spans the service and manufacturing sectors, equipping readers to grasp and overcome the core challenges faced in planning, designing and implementing operations. The prestigious and well-respected author team takes a 'tasks and challenges' approach that marries theory to their extensive practical experience of running operations in high-profile business settings while reflecting their clear vision and personal philosophy of operations management. Packed with engaging learning features that truly bring the subject to life, the text provides a concise and real-world orientated look at the key parts of an operations manager's job. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis textbook is an ideal course text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students taking a module in operations management or manufacturing\/services operations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- New and greatly expanded coverage of the most relevant contemporary topics in OM, including corporate social responsibility and ethics, lean manufacturing, outsourcing vs. insourcing, and zero hour contracts\u003cbr\u003e- Over 30 new and updated cases from a wide range of international companies including Apple, Samsung and Uber\u003cbr\u003e- Increased focus on strategy with an expanded emphasis and new dedicated sections on improving operations that place OM firmly at the centre of organizational considerations\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Operations Management, Second Edition, provides a concise and real-world orientated look \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eat the key parts of an operations manager's job.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis innovative textbook spans both the service and manufacturing sectors, equipping readers to grasp and overcome the core challenges faced in planning, designing and implementing operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prestigious and well-respected author team takes a 'tasks and challenges' approach, that marries theory to their extensive practical experience of running operations in high-profile business settings while reflecting their clear vision and personal philosophy of operations management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with engaging learning features that truly bring the subject to life, \u003ci\u003eEssential Operations Management \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal course text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students taking a module in operations management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew features for the second edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew or greatly expanded coverage of the most relevant contemporary topics in OM, such as corporate social responsibility and ethics, lean manufacturing, outsourcing vs. insourcing, reverse logistics, zero hour contracts, and the impact of the internet on operations management \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLively new learning features designed to help you excel on your course, including critical thinking questions, summaries of different perspectives on and debates around key topics, and more detail on technical aspects of OM, plus an updated OM in Film feature online to help you relate to operations management in the real world \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA series of expert video commentaries with the authors, drawing from their wealth of personal industry experience at well-known organizations to explore the key ideas of each chapter \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 30 new and updated cases from a wide range of international companies including Apple, Samsung and Uber \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased focus on strategy with an expanded emphasis and new dedicated sections on improving operations that place OM firmly at the centre of organizational considerations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerry Hill is Emeritus Fellow at the University of Oxford and an Affiliate Professor at Ohio State University and Milan Polytechnic. He is a leading international figure in the field of operations management and operations strategy. Terry spent many years in operations management and continues to work as a consultant. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlex Hill is Principal Lecturer at Kingston University and Associate Fellow at the University of Oxford. Prior to moving into university education, he worked extensively in industry and researches and consults in a wide range of service and manufacturing organisations.\u003cbr\u003eTerry Hill is Emeritus Fellow at the University of Oxford and an Affiliate Professor at Ohio State University and Milan Polytechnic. He is a leading international figure in the field of operations management and operations strategy. Terry spent many years in operations management and continues to work as a consultant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlex Hill is Principal Lecturer at Kingston University and Associate Fellow at the University of Oxford. Prior to moving into university education, he worked extensively in industry and researches and consults in a wide range of service and manufacturing organisations.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 383\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 10.92 x 8.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48716537397497,"sku":"9781137526564","price":129.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/4uHT31Y4bx9781137526564.webp?v=1785067696","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/essential-operations-management-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}