An introduction to operations management/ C.D.J. Waters

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to operations management -- Product planning -- Forecasting product demand -- Facilities location -- Process planning and design -- Layout of facilities -- Capacity, productivity and utilization -- Planning and scheduling -- Project network analysis -- Material requirements planning and just-in-time systems -- Independent demand inventory system -- Quality assurance -- Review

This introductory text focuses on the development of products such as goods or services, and the rational analyses involved in this process. It takes a broad view, covering a wide range of applications in various industries and follows a logical path through the decisions faced when making a product. Decisions are faced in many areas including quality management and control, productivity analysis, inventory management, work force scheduling and product design. The analyses described in the text use quantitative arguments, and mathematics is kept to a minimum.