Principles of Operations Management with Tutorials [Hardcover]

Barry Render (Author), Jay Heizer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0132647710 | ISBN-13: 978-0132647717 | Publication Date: December 24, 1996 | Edition: 2nd

A short, non-technical introduction to operations management, this text covers most mathematical techniques, including decision-making tools (decision trees), linear programming, transportation modelling, learning curves, waiting line models and simulation. In this edition there is increased focus on the growing service sector, with chapters on operation strategy, supply chain management, and "just-in-time" systems. The text also covers up-to date topics, such as re-engineering, global competition, open (vitual) organizations, finite scheduling, teams, and employee empowerment. POM for Windows software is available with this text.

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This is a brief (14 chapters), four color, quantitatively non-threatening book for the Operations Management course. Six tutorials on quantitative topics are included at the end of the book.

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Key Benefit: This book is designed as a brief, non-technical introduction to operations management. Key Topics: Most mathematical techniques are covered in the chapter supplements. Also, covers decision making tools (decision trees), linear programming, transportation modeling, learning curves, waiting line models, and simulation. Market: For those interested in production and operations management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 2nd edition (December 24, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132647710
• ISBN-13: 978-0132647717
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,190,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written book., May 9, 1999

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This review is from: Principles of Operations Management with Tutorials (Hardcover)

For a college profession thinking about choosing a text for this subject I urge you to skip this book. The book touches on many topics but does not explain them well. Examples are few and poorly explained. If a professor uses the test bank questions accompanied with this book urge the students to buy the study guide. Much of the material in the test bank questions is not covered in the text in the necessary detail if at all. A student who takes a test bank type test without the benefit of reviewing the study guide first will be severely handicapped.