Production and Operations Analysis, 6/e by Steven Nahmias provides a survey of the analytical methods used to support the functions of production and operations management. This latest edition maintains the focus on continual process improvement while enhancing the technical content of the book. Both analytical methods centered on factory and service processes, as well as process issues across the supply chain, are included. As always, the text presents the most cutting-edge quantitative models used in operations in a clear, accessible manner. While the familiar structure and organization of the text remains the same as previous editions, the current edition includes several new topics aimed at enhancing the technical content of the book.
Key Features
The inclusion of a sizeable section on Box-Jenkins forecasting models in Chapter 2. The Box-Jenkins methodology has proved itself to be a valuable forecasting tool in the right setting. This self contained discussion likely appeals to engineering students and advanced business students.
A new section has been added on Robin Roundy?s power-of two-policies in Chapter 4. Students are able to get a sense of why these policies are able to provide such effective approximations without getting into the details of the more advanced analysis.
New problems and 'Snapshot Applications' have been added in the early chapters.
Opening Strategic Framework ? the first chapter illustrates the framework to which the book has been developed. It describes the various operational functions and how they fit together within a strategic organizational context. This framework makes the material more accessible and understandable to business students by giving them a reference to the `big picture.?
Thorough Excel Integration ? Excel output screens are thoroughly integrated throughout the text. Such integration acknowledges the widespread use of Excel in business and provides students with the opportunity to use the same software for their course that they will later use in their careers.
Abundance of Solved Problems ? found throughout the book, these problems include realistic, conceptually challenging solved problems. They will further reinforce concepts by allowing students to view the step-by-step procedures which lead to the solution.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Strategy and Competition
Chapter 2 Forecasting
Chapter 3 Aggregate Planning
Supplement 1 Linear Programming
Chapter 4 Inventory Control Subject to Known Demand
Chapter 5 Inventory Control Subject to Uncertain Demand
Chapter 6 Supply Chain Management
Chapter 7 Push and Pull Production Control Systems: MRP and JIT
Chapter 8 Operations Scheduling
Supplement 2 Queuing Theory
Chapter 9 Project Scheduling
Chapter 10 Facilities Layout and Location
Chapter 11 Quality and Assurance
Chapter 12 Reliability and Maintainability
Appendix Tables
Index
