Production and Operations Management

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This new edition of the well-known text-book captures the quintessence of changing global management culture as applicable to the practicing discipline of Production and Operations Management. It has an enhanced universal appeal as globally important topics and issues have been discussed. With numerous solved problems, it has presented the various themes and nuances in a reader-friendly fashion. The authors comprehensive yet lucid style of writing and the numerous examples Indian and foreign make this book a delectable reading. An indispensable text for students of management, engineering, ICAI and IIBF courses, and a good source of reference for practicing executives, it is a must for the students and teachers alike. Table of Contents Part One: Role of Production and Operations Management in a Changing Business World Chapter 1: Production and Operations Management Function Chapter 2: Operations Strategy Chapter 3: Services Part Two: Useful Basic Tools Chapter 4: Relevant Cost Concepts Chapter 5: Linear Programming Chapter 6: Capital Budgeting Chapter 7: Queuing Theory Chapter 8: Forecasting Part Three: Imperatives of Quality and Productivity Chapter 9: Quality Management - I Chapter 10: Quality Management - II Chapter 11: New Quality Concepts and Initiatives, Total Quality Management and Six Sigma Chapter 12: Product Design Chapter 13: Maintenance Management - I Chapter 14: Maintenance Management - II (Spare Parts Management) Chapter 15: Work Study Chapter 16: Job Evaluation Chapter 17: Incentive Schemes Chapter 18: Job Redesign Chapter 19: Productivity Part Four: Supply Chain Management Chapter 20: Purchasing Chapter 21: Inventory Models and Safety Stocks Chapter 22: ABC and Other Classification of Materials Chapter 23: Materials Requirement Planning Chapter 24: Other Aspects of Materials Management Chapter 25: Physical Distribution Management Chapter 26: Materials Management - An Integrated View Chapter 27: Supply Chain Management Chapter 28: Outsourcing Part Five: Spatial Decisions in Production and Operations Management Chapter 29: Plan Layout Chapter 30: Cellular Manufacturing Chapter 31: Location of Facilities Part Six: Timing Decisions Chapter 32: Production Planning and Control Chapter 33: Aggregate Planning Chapter 34: Scheduling Chapter 35: Project Management - I Chapter 36: Project Management - II Chapter 37: Just-In-Time Production Chapter 38: Lean Operations Part Seven: Present Concern and Future Directions Chapter 39: Environmental Considerations in Production and Operations Management Chapter 40: Where is Production and Operations Management Headed?