Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Guidebook

Chapter 1: Understanding Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and supply chain management (OSCM) is a critical discipline for any organization that wants to succeed in today's competitive business landscape. It involves planning, organizing, and controlling the activities necessary to produce and deliver products or services to customers.

In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the key concepts of OSCM, including:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management (2-downloads)

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• What is operations management?
• What is supply chain management?
• The relationship between operations and supply chain management
• The benefits of effective OSCM
• The challenges of OSCM

Chapter 2: Operations Strategy

An effective operations strategy is essential for any organization that wants to achieve its business goals. In this chapter, we will discuss the different types of operations strategies, how to develop an operations strategy, and how to implement an operations strategy.

We will also cover the following topics:

• The role of operations strategy in OSCM
• The different types of operations strategies
• How to develop an operations strategy
• How to implement an operations strategy
• The benefits of an effective operations strategy

Chapter 3: Supply Chain Strategy

A supply chain is a network of organizations that are involved in the production and delivery of a product or service. In this chapter, we will discuss the different types of supply chains, how to develop a supply chain strategy, and how to implement a supply chain strategy.

We will also cover the following topics:

• The role of supply chain strategy in OSCM
• The different types of supply chains
• How to develop a supply chain strategy
• How to implement a supply chain strategy
• The benefits of an effective supply chain strategy

Chapter 4: Operations Planning and Control

Operations planning and control are essential for ensuring that an organization's operations are efficient and effective. In this chapter, we will discuss the different types of operations planning and control systems, how to develop an operations plan, and how to implement an operations plan.

We will also cover the following topics:

• The role of operations planning and control in OSCM
• The different types of operations planning and control systems
• How to develop an operations plan
• How to implement an operations plan
• The benefits of effective operations planning and control

Chapter 5: Supply Chain Planning and Control

Supply chain planning and control are essential for ensuring that a supply chain is efficient and effective. In this chapter, we will discuss the different types of supply chain planning and control systems, how to develop a supply chain plan, and how to implement a supply chain plan.

We will also cover the following topics:

• The role of supply chain planning and control in OSCM
• The different types of supply chain planning and control systems
• How to develop a supply chain plan
• How to implement a supply chain plan
• The benefits of effective supply chain planning and control

Chapter 6: Operations Improvement

Continuous improvement is essential for any organization that wants to stay ahead of the competition. In this chapter, we will discuss the different types of operations improvement initiatives, how to develop an operations improvement plan, and how to implement an operations improvement plan.

We will also cover the following topics:

• The role of operations improvement in OSCM
• The different types of operations improvement initiatives
• How to develop an operations improvement plan
• How to implement an operations improvement plan
• The benefits of effective operations improvement

Chapter 7: Supply Chain Improvement

Continuous improvement is also essential for any supply chain that wants to stay ahead of the competition. In this chapter, we will discuss the different types of supply chain improvement initiatives, how to develop a supply chain improvement plan, and how to implement a supply chain improvement plan.

We will also cover the following topics:

• The role of supply chain improvement in OSCM
• The different types of supply chain improvement initiatives
• How to develop a supply chain improvement plan
• How to implement a supply chain improvement plan
• The benefits of effective supply chain improvement

Chapter 8: Case Studies

In this chapter, we will present case studies of real-world organizations that have successfully implemented OSCM principles. These case studies will provide you with valuable insights into how to apply OSCM principles to your own organization.

Chapter 9:

In this chapter, we will summarize the key concepts of OSCM and provide you with some tips for how to implement OSCM principles in your own organization. We will also discuss the future of OSCM and how it will continue to evolve in the years to come.

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Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management (2-downloads)

by Robert B. Handfield

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
Paperback	:	600 pages
Item Weight	:	2.33 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.69 x 1.35 x 9.61 inches
File size	:	68980 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	504 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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