Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management - Global Edition - Grand Format

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management, 5th edition, provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of both operations and supply chain management. The real-world examples and easy-to-understand descriptive material help students understand the flow and processes in operations and supply chain settings. The hallmark features and coverage of this new and updated edition include the following : New Professional profiles focus on individuals working in the operations and supply chain area and provide insight into their work and the industry at large, which helps make a connection between what is taught and how it works in practice.
New Students gain employability skills through the discussions on analytical tools and techniques, critical thinking, information technology application and computing skills, and importance of cross-functional collaboration presented in the book, which students will apply throughout their careers in operations and supply chain management. Updated. The coverage of long-term trends now also includes the concepts of agility.
New A section on 3D printing has been added, which discusses how it promises to change the volume/variety trade-offs for many manufactured items.