Appropriate for both undergraduates and MBA students, Operations
Management in the Supply Chain: Decisions and Cases, 8e is a guide to
operations that takes a unique approach to decision making with a strong
emphasis on case materials to put concepts into practice. It provides a
balanced treatment of both service and manufacturing firms in a fully
updated 4 color revision with modern real-world topics, more Connect
content and case solutions. This is the first book to include cross
functional decision making for non-majors. In addition, current
knowledge is included on global operations, supply chain management,
competency-based strategy, Six Sigma, lean systems, artificial
intelligence, analytics, sustainability, supply chain risk, and digital
technology content like 3D printing and blockchain. Enhanced Connect
content includes, SmartBook 2.0, OMintheNews, Practice Operations, and
Interactive Data Problems designed to help students visualize key
concepts.