Operations Management ― Managing Global Supply Chains

Operations Management: Managing Global Supply Chains, Second Edition, takes a holistic, integrated approach to managing operations and supply chains by exploring the strategic, tactical, and operational decisions and challenges facing organizations worldwide. Authors Ray R. Venkataraman and Jeffrey K. Pinto address sustainability in each chapter, showing that sustainable operations and supply chain practices are not only attainable, but are critical and often profitable practices for organizations to undertake. With a focus on critical thinking and problem solving, Operations Management provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the field and equips them with the tools necessary to thrive in today’s evolving global business environment. 

KEY FEATURES

· Integrated supply chain considerations in each chapter illustrate the inextricable links between operations and the larger supply chain.

· Emphasis on sustainability and ethics in each chapter underscores the need for operations managers to adopt sustainable and responsible practices in light of the world’s limited resources

· A global perspective reflects the reality of our interconnected global market place and unpacks how corporations can leverage their operations strategy to create a competitive advantage.

· Packed with hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice problems, this text provides students with step-by-step guidelines to help them master the quantitative material.