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Author: Mike Lewis, Nigel Slack
Length: 520 pages
Edition: 5
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2017-04-21
ISBN-10: B072DV9XC6



Now in its fifth edition, this clear, well-structured and interesting text offers insight into the more advanced topic of Operations Strategy.  Building on concepts from strategic management, operations management, marketing and HRM, this text encourages a thorough understanding of Operations Strategy in a variety of businesses and organisations. Ideal for Advanced Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, this book builds on concepts from Strategic Management, Operations Management, Marketing and HRM to give students a comprehensive understanding of Operations Strategy.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Operations strategy – developing resources and processes for strategic impact
Chapter 2 Operations performance
Chapter 3 Substitutes for strategy
Chapter 4 Capacity strategy
Chapter 5 Purchasing and supply strategy
Chapter 6 Process technology strategy
Chapter 7 Improvement strategy
Chapter 8 Product and service development and organisation
Chapter 9 The process of operations strategy – formulation and implementation
Chapter 10 The process of operations strategy – monitoring and control