About the book

Theory and Practice is an exhaustive text that introduces readers to the field of operations in a research-oriented and realistic manner. It explains the various aspects of operations through real-time scenarios and contextually relevant examples. The ideas at work boxes focus on the issues faced by Indian organizations and also provide insights on the variations adopted by such firms.

This book is the outcome of continuous testing of alternative ideas, concepts and pedagogical designs with MBA students, working executives from diverse industries and research scholars.

Content

Part I: Conceptualizing Sustainable Operations

Operations Management: Trends and Issues

Operations Strategy

Sustainability in Operations

Project Management

Part II: Operations and the Value Chain

Supply Chain Management

Facilities Location

Sourcing and Supply Management

Part III: Designing Operations

Process and Capacity Analysis

Design of Manufacturing Processes

Design of Service Systems

Product Development Process

Total Quality Management

Lean Management

Part IV: Planning and Control of Operations

Demand Forecasting

Operations Planning

Resources Planning 

Inventory Planning and Control

Operations Scheduling

Six-Sigma Quality Control

Subject Index

Company Index