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Operations management is a critical skill for all current and aspiring business leaders. Now, Operations Management for Dummies takes the guesswork out of this often-intimidating subject. Whether you are a professional just promoted into your first operations management job who needs to learn operations fast or your aim is to score your highest in an undergraduate or MBA operations management class, the plain-English, step-by-step information in Operations Management for Dummies gives you the critical toolkit for operations success.

Supply and demand shocks. Labor shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from considering domestic suppliers to exploring new technologies. In Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review, articles by experts and researchers will help you understand the risks and identify solutions to these disruptions so that you can ensure a more resilient supply chain—without sacrificing competitive advantage.

A young, untested team of problem solvers challenged with saving their company moves from board room to classroom in search of answers - and finds them through lively, open discourse with their innovative professor. This gripping, fast-paced business novel does for project management what Eliyahu M. Goldratt's other novels have done for production and marketing.

The supply chain is not a new concept for economists. The idea of the supply chain is a basic one that has permeated economic systems since the earliest days of trade and commerce. It is simply a term referring to the collection of businesses or individuals responsible for transforming raw materials into products and then getting those products into the hands of consumers.

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It shows how money is used, regulated, reported, and monitored in business operations. It is a basic introduction to important aspects of finance including monopolies, accounting, auditing, and blockchain systems. It is educational and informational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

Supercharged Supply Chains: Discover Unparalleled Business Planning and Execution Practices provides authoritative guidance on effective Supply Chain Management. Written by the experts at Oliver Wight, a leading global consultancy firm, the book provides listeners with a clear understanding of what is required to operate at a Class A Excellent level. The operating principles are supported by practical examples and cases that demonstrate why typical approaches fail, and why Unparalleled Business Planning and Execution Practices succeed.

Based on six years of research, Harvard Business School Professor Thales Teixeira shows how and why industries are disrupted and what established companies can do to respond - as well as what potential start-ups must master if they hope to gain a competitive edge.

When CEOs think about the supply chain, it's usually to cut costs. But the smartest leaders see supply chain and sourcing for what they can be: hidden tools for outperforming the competition. Steve Jobs, upon returning to Apple in 1997, focused on transforming the supply chain. He hired Tim Cook - and the company sped up the development of new products, getting them into consumers' hands faster. The rest is history.

Supply Chain Management for Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you to an understanding of what a supply chain is and how to leverage this system effectively across your business, no matter its size or industry.

Operations Management is a skillset of management focused on business process flows. It is a set of tools with which you can understand and quantify the process from raw material to finished good or service. The main goals of operations management are making sure business operations are efficient and effective. These are terms you’ll read about later in this book and are central to making sure costs are as low as they can be, profits are as high as they can go, and the business still maintains or improves the quality of its product and the loyalty of its customers. In this guide you will ...

Consistency is the baseline skill that unleashes all the others. Until this skill is mastered, true potential is never realized. Yet most people struggle to keep up any kind of consistent effort, especially when it comes to building their network marketing business. George Campbell readily admits for most of his life he had obvious talent and potential and yet, was infuriatingly inconsistent. Jim Packard on the other hand, is a man with an unbroken string of successes, in his personal life and in business. It is with their two perspectives that they share The Consistency Chain.

In Ethereum for Business, Paul Brody provides a plain English guide to doing business on the world's largest blockchain. The book covers an overview of Ethereum, business applications on Ethereum, and various advanced topics. Including case studies and examples from the world of Ethereum, Ethereum for Business is readable both linearly and by dipping in and out of chapters. The book is aimed at business executives who want to understand the potential of blockchain for solving real-world business problems, and listeners with technical knowledge who want to understand the business use cases.

Money is at the root of all evil. Slavery is an evil. Therefore, money is at the root of slavery. Slavery was a business. A horrible business to be sure, but a business all the same. In order to understand the many facets of slavery, it must first be understood as a business. This book seeks to aid in that understanding. This volume looks at the business of slavery in Middle Tennessee between 1812 and 1825.

The global supply chain is broken. From delayed shipments to inefficiencies, it seems like it might be easier to start over than try to navigate what we’ve got. However, there is another path. Joe Hudicka, one of the thought leaders of the supply chain industry, has a plan. Through Connected Conversations™, new technologies, and a sprinkle of AI, we can take an inefficient system and turn it into one that delivers goods on time, every time, autonomously.

Operations and Supply Chain Management is the heart of a business, encompassing the skill sets, tools, and techniques for creating and delivering products and services. It involves designing, operating, and continuously improving systems that create and deliver an enterprise's offerings, transforming inputs into finished goods for customer delivery. This book on Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) is organized, and the content is structured around key concepts, strategies, and historical context. The chapter layout aims to guide the reader through the intricacies of OSCM, from ...

During the past few years, companies have focused on supply chain improvements with initiatives centered on operational excellence and cost cutting. But have they worked? In today's on-demand environment, companies are facing growing challenges around market volatility, costs, long lead times, and unpredictable forecasts. Your inventory management decisions can make or break your firm's financial bottom line.

Unleash the power of your mind with "Chain of Thought," a groundbreaking eBook that invites you to embark on an intellectual journey toward mastering cognitive clarity and strategic thinking. Dive deep into the essence of critical thinking and problem-solving with a comprehensive guide that merges academic insight with real-world application. Begin your journey by understanding the importance of cognitive processes and critical thinking fundamentals, setting the stage for deeper exploration into the various types of cognitive biases and their impacts. Discover practical strategies to ...

It's the untold story of the renegade burger chain that evokes a passionate following unlike any other. In fast-food corporate America, In-N-Out Burger stands apart. Begun in a tiny shack in the shadow of World War II, this family-owned chain has steadfastly refused to franchise or be sold. It is a testament to old-fashioned values and reminiscent of a simpler time when people, loyalty, and a freshly made, juicy hamburger meant something.

The Art of Profitability reveals the invisible but important governing principles that can mean the difference between business failure and success. Each of the book's 23 chapters presents a lesson from the exuberant and always challenging master - and a profit paradigm that will open your mind to the many ways to make profit happen.

The Logistics Advantage: A Practical Guide to Mastering Supply Chain Success Are you fresh out of college and feeling overwhelmed in your first logistics job? A small business owner struggling to get products where they need to go—on time and on budget? An industry professional who knows there's still more to learn? You’re not alone—and this book is your shortcut to logistics confidence. Written by a seasoned supply chain expert with experience in both Oil & Gas and Tech industries, The Logistics Advantage is a no-nonsense guide for those who want to master logistics without the fluff...