Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know
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Pages: 192 pages
Paperback (ISBN): 9781949395242
eBook (ISBN): 9781949395259
Hardback (Color): 9781949395655
Trim Size: 5.5” x 8.5”
Category: Business & Economics
Author: Ashley McDonough, Vibrant Publishers
After reading this book, you will be able to answer the following questions:
- What is Operations and Supply Chain Management and why is it important?
- What are the key functions within this field, and how do they interact with one another and the broader business?
- What are the responsibilities and decisions that managers in each functional area think about?
- How will disruptions in the Supply Chain impact the business world and our lives going forward?
- What are the practical applications of the knowledge gained around Supply Chain Operations?
A practical understanding of the dynamic, expanding, and evolving Supply Chains that make our daily lives possible.
Have you ever wondered what your peers meant by “Supply Chain” or “Operations”, or why either of these fields matter?
What about people that work in these roles – what do they actually do?
In Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials, these questions and more will be answered.
This useful guide uses a hypothetical company and the consumer product they make, to explain how the various functions within the Supply Chain intertwine to bring a finished product to life for consumers in the market. You will understand the story of how new demands, changing preferences, and unforeseen circumstances force this fictional company to adapt in order to survive. Through this book, you will understand and appreciate how these activities, including logistics and warehouse management, make everyday products and services available at our disposal - and why this is increasingly important for companies to pay attention to. The simple format and non-technical language of this book will attract even laypersons looking for a quick, comprehensive overview of supply chain management.
1. What is Supply Chain and Operations Management?
What are Benefits Delivered by Supply Chain Operations?
Functional Areas Within Supply Chain Operations
SCO in Action - CTC Scissor Co.
2. Planning and Control Systems
Master Scheduling
Material Resource Planning
Production Resource Planning
Inventory Planning
3. Procurement, Purchasing, and Sourcing
Supplier Decision Criteria
Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships
4. Manufacturing
Manufacturing Processes and Structure
Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Manufacturing Methodologies
5. Quality
Quality Programs
Total Quality Management
Continuous Improvement
6. Logistics
Warehouse Management
Distribution
Transportation
7. Supply Chain Evolution
8. Supply Chain in the Modern World
Ashley McDonough is a Supply Chain and Finance professional who holds an M.B.A from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, one of the top M.B.A. programs in the world. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Operations Management, and Economics.
Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.
Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.
The Self-Learning Management Series is designed to help students, new managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons and covers every aspect of business, from HR to Finance to Marketing to Operations across any and every industry. Each book includes basic fundamentals, important concepts, and standard and well-known principles as well as practical ways of application of the subject matter.
There is wonderful continuity told in plain language while bringing us through an example from the first phase through logistics.
-- Readers' Favorite
Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know by Ashley McDonough is a valuable book for anyone interested in first learning the concepts and also for those wanting an overview as well as explanations of specific concepts. It is excellent in its use of examples. I think the book would be valuable for a junior level undergraduate class in SCM. Maybe a course that all business students should take to get a clear understanding of the concepts of the overall supply chain. The efforts to put together a relatively succinct text on OSCM is appreciated.
-- Wendy L. Tate, Co-Editor in Chief, Journal of Purchase and Supply Management
User-friendly and not too technical McDonough succeeds in making operations, supply chain management and logistics quite understandable to a non technical audience, without losing the OSCM technical soul.
-- Andrea Patrucco, The Pennsylvania State University
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I go to WGU and this book matched the material thank you
This book is perfect for anyone looking to get a strong foundation in supply chain management. The topics are well-explained and relevant to the current business environment. A great resource for students and professionals alike.
A comprehensive guide to operations and supply chain management. It covers everything from the basics to advanced concepts, with clear explanations. Highly recommended for students and managers looking to improve their skills.
A very insightful book on operations and supply chain management! It simplifies the complexities of the subject, making it easy for beginners to understand. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in this field.
An excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about supply chain and operations management. The book is well-organized and covers everything from demand forecasting to logistics. It’s a great reference book for both beginners and experienced professionals.
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