Larry P. Ritzman Books

This highly respected book presents strategic and managerial issues in order to emphasize that the decisions made by operations managers should be consistent with a corporate strategy shared by managers in all functional areas. It presents the operations tools and techniques for solving problems in the context of achieving a firm's overall goals and strategies, and provides a balanced treatment of manufacturing and services throughout. The book blends the latest in strategic issues with proven analytic techniques, and offers a wealth of interesting examples to engage readers and bring Operations Management to life. This sixth addition adds an increased emphasis on processes , to provide linkage between operational issues, as well as new problem-solving software and a website with innovative Internet resources. Other coverage includes operations as a competitive weapon, operations strategy, managing technology, total quality management, statistical process control, capacity, location, layout, supply-chain management, forecasting, inventory management, aggregate planning, resource planning, lean systems, and scheduling. For operations managers in a variety of fields.

For introductory Operations Management course in undergraduate and MBA programs. This highly respected text integrates a process approach. Unique Value Proposition: Authorship!

Creating value through Operations Management. COMPETING WITH OPERATIONS; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; PROCESS STRATEGY; PROCESS ANALYSIS; QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE; CAPACITY PLANNING; CONSTRAINT MANAGEMENT; LEAN SYSTEMS; SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN; SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION; LOCATION; INVENTORY MANAGEMENT; FORECASTING; OPERATIONS PLANNING AND SCHEDULING; RESOURCE PLANNING Operations Management provides readers with a comprehensive framework for addressing operational process and supply chain issues. This text uses a systemized approach while focusing on issues of current interest.