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Principles of operations management / Mike Harrison.

By: Harrison, Mike, 1945 Dec. 11-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Pitman, 1996Description: x, 214 p. ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0273614509 (m).Subject(s): Operations managementDDC classification: 658.5
Contents:
Introduction to operations management -- The management of quality -- Controlling and improving work -- The management of people -- Technology and information -- Managing projects -- Project management techniques -- Managing supply and demand -- Inventory decisions -- Managing flows in service situations -- Planning and controlling material flows -- Strategic issues.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00099494
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00076176
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is an introduction to operations management for all non-specialists, particularly those taking modular programmes in the subject. It tackles all the main areas, beginning with an explanation of the role of operations managers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to operations management -- The management of quality -- Controlling and improving work -- The management of people -- Technology and information -- Managing projects -- Project management techniques -- Managing supply and demand -- Inventory decisions -- Managing flows in service situations -- Planning and controlling material flows -- Strategic issues.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 1 Introduction to operations management
  • 2 The management of quality
  • 3 Controlling and improving work
  • 4 The management of people
  • 5 Technology and information
  • 6 Managing projects
  • 7 Project management techniques
  • 8 Managing supply and demand
  • 9 Inventory decisions
  • 10 Managing flows in service situations
  • 11 Planning and controlling material flows
  • 12 Strategic issues