Operations and Process Management - Softcover

Slack, Prof Nigel; Brandon-Jones, Prof Alistair; Burgess, Nicola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292729260 ISBN 13: 9781292729268

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2024

Synopsis

Master the core subject principles of business operations and processes

Operations and Process Management 7th edition is the ultimate text for those wishing to successfully manage business operations, equipping you with the critical and practical tools to manage business operations successfully. A must-read textbook for students who want to embark on a career in the field of operations, it approaches each topic from a managerial perspective, providing a relevant, real-world understanding of the core principles of the subject.

With a range of examples, frameworks and techniques incorporated in each chapter, the book is designed to help you better analyse existing operations and understand ways to deal with operational and process challenges.

Key features:

• Updated case studies drawing from a diverse range of industries and organisations from around the globe.
• New ''Responsible Operations'' sections, introduced in all chapters, highlighting the ethical, social and environmental issues associated with operations decisions.
• A focus on recent developments reflecting the shifting operations environment, including the implications of hybrid working, increased volatility in supply chains, and updated coverage of agile project management.
• This text is for everyone wanting to understand the nature, principles and practice of operations and process management. It is aimed primarily at students with some management experience or those about to begin their career in management.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292729260
• ISBN 13: 9781292729268
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608