Operations management : processes and value chains [printed text] / Lee J. Krajewski, Author ; Larry P. Ritzman, Author ; Manoj K. Malhotra, Author  . -  8th Edition . - India : Prentice Hall India, 2007 . - xv, 728 p. : ill (b & w) ; 28 cm.
ISBN : 978-81-203-3159-4

Class number:	658.5
Abstract:	This eighth edition is a substantial revision with many improvements while still maintaining its perspective on the big picture and strategic importance of operations within a business, as in the past seven editions. This timely and topical new edition is intended to help students become more effective managers in today's competitive, global environment.
Contents note:	Part 1 Using Operations to Compete Chapter 1 Operations as a Competitive Weapon; Supplement A Decision Making; Chapter 2 Operations strategy; Chapter 3 Project Management Part 2 Managing Processes Chapter 4 Process Strategy; Chapter 5 Process Analysis; Supplement B Simulation; Chapter 6 Process Performance and Quality; Chapter 7 Constraint Management; Supplement C Waiting Lines; Chapter 8 Process Layout; Chapter 9 Lean Systems Part 3 Managing Value Chains Chapter 10 Supply Chain Strategy; Chapter 11 Location; Chapter 12 Inventory Management; Supplement D Special Inventory Models; Chapter 13 Forecasting; Chapter 14 Sales and Operations Planning; Supplement E Linear Programming; Chapter 15 Resource Planning; Chapter 16 Scheduling Appendix 1 Normal Distribution; Appendix 2 Table of Random Numbers; Photo Credits; Name Index; Subject Index.