Written by best-selling authors in their field, the fifth edition of Operations and Process Management inspires a critical and applied mastery of the core principles and process which are fundamental to successfully managing business operations. Approaching the subject from a managerial perspective, this innovative text provides clear and concise coverage of the nature, principles, and practice of operations and process management.

Revised edition of: Operations and process management / Nigel Slack ... [et al.].

Approaching the subject from a truly managerial perspective, this brand new text provides clear and concise coverage, whilst the fully updated accompanying CD provides an opportunity to practice and further explore the concepts and techniques introduced.-- Publisher description.

Master the core subject principles of Business Operations and processes with this market-leading text. Operations and Process Management, 6th Edition by Nigel Slack and Alistair Brandon-Jones, is the ultimate text on Operations and Process Management, ideal for students with some experience in Management who want to embark on a career in the field. This innovative text approaches the subject from a managerial perspective, providing clear and concise coverage of the nature, principles, and practice of operations and process Management. The content is organised around diagnostic questions, which relate theory to the key issues managers face in the workplace. Each chapter provides a range of examples, frameworks, and techniques designed to help you better analyse existing operations and understand ways to deal with operational and process challenges. This new edition includes new case studies drawn from a diverse range of industries and regions, covering new topics such as servitisation and the co-creation of services. This text introduces operations and process Management for everyone who wishes to understand the nature, principles and practices of the subject, inspiring a critical and applied mastery of the core principles and processes, which are fundamental to successfully managing Business Operations.

Operations management is important, exciting, challenging ... and everywhere you look! Important, because it enables organisations to provide services and products that we all need Exciting, because it is central to constant changes in customer preference, networks of supply and demand, and developments in technology Challenging, because solutions must be must be financially sound, resource-efficient, as well as environmentally and socially responsible And everywhere, because in our daily lives, whether at work or at home, we all experience and manage processes and operations. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Written by best-selling authors in their field, the Fourth Edition of Operations and Process Management inspires a critical and applied mastery of the core principles and process which are fundamental to successfully managing business operations. Approaching the subject from a managerial perspective, this brand new text provides clear and concise coverage of the nature, principles, and practice of operations and process management.

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