Introduction Production of Goods versus Delivery of Services
The Scope of Operations Management Readings: Why Manufacturing still Matters
The Challenges of Managing Services Operations Management and Decision Making Models Quantitative Approaches Performance Metrics Analysis of Trade-Offs A Systems Approach Establishing Priorities Ethics Environmental Concerns
Why Study Operations Management? Career Opportunities
The Historical Evolution of Operations Management The Industrial Revolution Scientific Management The Human Relations Movement Decision Models and Management Science The Influence of Japanese Manufacturers
Trends in Business Major Trends Other Important Trends Operation Tours
Operations Tour: Wegmans Food Markets Summary Key Terms Discussion and Review Questions Taking Stock Critical Thinking Exercise Group/Experiential Learning Exercises Cases: Hazel Toyota Recalls
700,000 Vehicles in US Amid Safety Concerns Selected Bibliography and Further Reading |