PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

About the Book: Production and Operations Management This new edition of the well-known text-book captures the quintessence of changing global management culture as applicable to the practicing discipline of Production and Operations Management. It has an enhanced universal appeal as globally important topics and issues have been discussed. With numerous solved problems, it has presented the various themes and nuances in a reader-friendly fashion. The authors comprehensive yet lucid style of writing and the numerous examples Indian and foreign make this book a delectable reading. An indispensable text for students of management, engineering, ICAI and IIBF courses, and a good source of reference for practicing executives, it is a must for the students and teachers alike. Contents Part One: Role of Production and Operations Management in a Changing Business World Chapter 1: Production and Operations Management Function Chapter 2: Operations Strategy Chapter 3: Services Part Two: Useful Basic Tools Chapter 4: Relevant Cost Concepts Chapter 5: Linear Programming Chapter 6: Capital Budgeting Chapter 7: Queuing Theory Chapter 8: Forecasting Part Three: Imperatives of Quality and Productivity Chapter 9: Quality Management - I Chapter 10: Quality Management - II Chapter 11: New Quality Concepts and Initiatives, Total Quality Management and Six Sigma Chapter 12: Product Design Chapter 13: Maintenance Management - I Chapter 14: Maintenance Management - II (Spare Parts Management) Chapter 15: Work Study Chapter 16: Job Evaluation Chapter 17: Incentive Schemes Chapter 18: Job Redesign Chapter 19: Productivity Part Four: Supply Chain Management Chapter 20: Purchasing Chapter 21: Inventory Models and Safety Stocks Chapter 22: ABC and Other Classification of Materials Chapter 23: Materials Requirement Planning Chapter 24: Other Aspects of Materials Management Chapter 25: Physical Distribution Management Chapter 26: Materials Management - An Integrated View Chapter 27: Supply Chai