Operations Management for
MBAs, 2nd Edition
Jack R. Meredith
Scott M. Shafer
This book contains a brief
introduction to the basic concepts of operations management. It takes a more strategic,
conceptual, and contemporary approach to discuss topics that MBAs are currently facing
such as supply chain management, the balanced scorecard, and yield management.
Table of Contents
The Nature of Operations.
Business Strategy and Global
Competitiveness.
Quality Management.
Product/Service Design.
Transformation System Design.
Capacity and Location
Planning.
Schedule Management.
Supply Chain Management.
Inventory Management.
Material Requirements
Planning.
Just-in-Time Systems.
Project Management.
Appendix A.
Index.
402 pages