Operations and Process Management: Principles and Practice for Strategic Impact

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Everyone manages processes, making each individual an operations manager. This text integrates services and manufacturing operations more comprehensively than any previous Operations Management textbook, making it particularly suitable for an MBA audience from diverse organizational backgrounds. It contextualizes operations management and emphasizes process management, highlighting the prevalence of processes beyond traditional operational areas. Written by leading authors, this comprehensive text demonstrates the relevance and excitement of Operations Management in both business and everyday life. It adopts a managerial perspective, offering clear coverage along with a CD for practice and exploration of core concepts. A diagnostic approach equips readers with essential questions to assess and enhance their company's operations. The book includes real-world cases that provide insights into managing operations, while interactive cases allow readers to engage in decision-making processes to tackle operational challenges. A balanced mix of service and manufacturing examples fosters a practical understanding of the material. Additionally, an interactive study guide with videos, animated diagrams, and Excel spreadsheets offers further practical guidance on key concepts. This resource is ideal for students enrolled in practically-oriented MBA, executive MBA, or executive courses in Operations and Process Management.