Operations Management makes it easy to: identify the relevance of operations in the real world; understand the theory underlying the subject; discuss and think critically about operations; and consolidate learning through practice. Aware that students taking their first module in operations management often have little first-hand experience of a working environment, the authors introduce all the core topics to students in a lively and engaging manner, making operations management relevant and meaningful. Over 80 cases spanning local businesses to global companies showcase real-life operations and challenge students to think about the issues they may encounter in their future career. Cases include:, Microsoft, HP, Dominos, ING Bank, EasyJet, Ticketmaster, Apple, Boeing, IKEA, NHS, Marriott, BP, and Sytner. Research insights point students in the direction of seminal and recent research in the field to further their reading, while learning outcomes and chapter summaries help to consolidate understanding and structure revision. The text is also augmented by extensive online resources such as animated diagrams, practice activities, video interviews, and quizzes. Relevant materials are signposted from each chapter, providing a truly holistic approach to the subject. Key FeaturesPacked with cases and examples to engage those with little or no experience of operations management, and emphasise to them its importance in the everyday worldConcise structure maps to one semester courses and encourages students to fully understand the relevance of operations in their future careersIntegrated additional resources, including running case material, animated diagrams, and voiced-over quantitative models, encourage student engagement and promote a solid understanding of the subjectA user-friendly writing style is complemented by a wealth of learning features, diagrams, and photos to make the subject clear for students and encourage them to actively engage with the topic.This title is available as an eBook. Please contact your Sales and Learning Resource Consultant for more information.
Author Biography:
Prof. Peter Jones heads up the Hospitality and Food Management Group at the University of Surrey, where for ten years he was the ITCA Chair of Production and Operations Management. He is the author, co-author or editor of twelve textbooks, many of which are in the field of operations management. He also serves as Associate Editor on a number of editorial boards, where he is responsible for publishing journal articles with an operations focus. His own published research articles have been on a wide range of OM topics - such as mass customisation, statistical process control, revenue management, and productivity. He also writes a regular column for an industry magazine - Onboard Hospitality - as well as blogging and tweeting on operations management issues. As a consultant he has advised major European companies, and has devised and run service management development workshops for them. He has a MBA from London Business School and a PhD from the University of Surrey.
Peter Robinson is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Operations Management at Surrey Business School. He is also the Director of Learning and Teaching at the School. He has over 12 years university teaching experience and has taught operations management and project management at undergraduate and masters level as well as operations strategies at MBA level. His research interests are in lean and agile operations and supply chain management. Prior to joining Surrey Business School he worked for ten years as a board member for an international automotive supply company and has additional experience in implementing new technology into both manufacturing and administrative sections of a number of businesses. He has a BSc (Hons.) degree in Chemistry from Liverpool University and is a Professional Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
