Operations Management - by David Barnes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This fascinating new core textbook, authored by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, takes a global and strategic approach to the important topic of operations management (OM). Integrating contemporary and traditional theories the text covers everything a student needs to understand the reality of operations in the modern world and combines the latest cutting-edge thinking with innovative learning features. Written in a concise and engaging style and based on up-to-date research in the field, the book provides a range of international case studies and examples that help students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. <p/>This is a must-have textbook for students studying operations management modules on undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes. In addition, this is an ideal textbook to accompany modules on operations strategy, production management and services management.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"David Barnes is a brilliant writer. His book sparks curiosity through its broad coverage of operations management - all the way from classical management models to up-to-date managerial challenges. The text is vivid, informative and critical. In combination with the digital resources, it all provides an excellent platform for learning." --<i>Ludvig Lindlöf, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden</i> <p/>"This textbook will revitalize my approach to research and teaching. It offers a comprehensive and objective look at key topics from an international standpoint. With his inspirational and innovative case-based approach, David Barnes provides a fresh perspective on operations management. My students will undoubtedly have a faster and better learning curve with this original new textbook." --<i>Kjeld Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark</i> <p/>"David Barnes has captured the international flavour of the contemporary challenges faced by many global enterprises. The text integrates core international business concepts with operations management principles while bringing topics to life using a range of case studies." --<i>Lincoln Wood, University of Otago, New Zealand</i> <p/>"Suitable for a first course in operations management at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this textbook addresses a gap in the literature by considering issues from an international perspective. It clarifies the concepts, reviews tools and applications, and ends with an examination of new trends." --<i>Juan Carlos Fernandez de Arroyabe, University of Essex, UK</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>David Barnes is Head of the Department of Business Information Management and Operations at the University of Westminster Business School in London, UK. Previously, he has held lecturer posts at Royal Holloway University of London, the Open University and Thames Valley University, and has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Prior to academia, he worked for 14 years in the process plant and building products industries in both engineering and line management positions.<br>David Barnes is Head of the Department of Business Information Management and Operations at the University of Westminster Business School in London, UK. Previously, he has held lecturer posts at Royal Holloway University of London, the Open University and Thames Valley University, and has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. Prior to academia, he worked for 14 years in the process plant and building products industries in both engineering and line management positions.</p>
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