Discover how to apply engineering thinking and data analytics in your business operations
This hands-on textbook shows, step by step, how to use the engineering problem solving approach and data analytics techniques to drive effective tactical and control-level decision making in operations systems and supply chains. Operations Engineering and Management: Concepts, Analytics and Principles for Improvement is based on the author’s successful classes in both business and engineering. The book presents concepts and principles of operations management, with a strong emphasis on analytics and operations improvement. You will also get full details on the classic management approach to operations and supply chain management.
Coverage includes:
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Operations strategy
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Process-flow analysis
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Forecasting and variability
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Capacity concepts and measures
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Throughput improvement
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Flow time analysis and improvement
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Inventory management for deterministic and stochastic demand
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Inventory improvement
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Aggregate planning and lean operations
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Operations scheduling and flexible operations
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Quality management and control
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Quality improvement and Six Sigma
