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Material that is conceptual and strategic, to meet the needs of MBA students who will benefit more from discussions and examples than a heavy quantitative presentation. Examples featuring services organizations and international companies to engage and prepare students for the... Read Full Overview

Operations Management for MBAs provides an introduction to the basic concepts of operations management with a strategic, conceptual, and contemporary approach. Specifically written with the needs of MBA students in mind, current topics such as supply chain management, the balanced... Read Full Overview

Uses primarily service examples instead of manufacturing. * Contains realistic problems that real managers would encounter.

Focus on the Needs of the MBA Student! Meredith and Shafer introduce the key topics of operations management focusing on the needs of MBA students. Contemporary concepts of relevance to MBA students such as the balanced scorecard, core competency, mass customization, benchmarking,... Read Full Overview

Designed for MBA students, this book offers a brief introduction to the basic concepts of operations management. It provides a strategic, conceptual view of OM and the basics to complement class activities.

What every MBA needs to know about OM Operations is one of the most important factors in whether an organization survives in the international marketplace. While not everyone will be solving quantitative operations problems, every manager will confront important operations issues... Read Full Overview