Based on the established textbook by Slack, Chambers and Johnston, the third revised edition of Operations Management: Global & SA Perspectives has been adapted for the unique Southern African context while keeping the global context in mind.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential operations management principles with this easy to read introduction to the subject Operations may not run the world, but it makes the world run There has never been a more exciting time to study operations management. Fast and frequent changes to the way goods and services are produced and delivered, as well as an increased focus on the social responsibility of operations, present new opportunities and challenges for the business world. Operations management is critical to the success and survival of organisations everywhere, no matter how large or small. Essentials of Operations Management, 3rd edition is a concise introduction to the subject and an invaluable resource, ideal for undergraduates in business studies, technical or joint degrees, as well as MBA and postgraduate students. Based on Slack, Brandon-Jones and Burgess's leading Operations Management, it focuses on essential core topics, without compromising the authoritative, clear and highly practical approach that has become the trademark of the authors. Key features: Revised and updated to reflect the ever-changing world of operations management. Illustrations-based - rooted real-life practice with a wealth of examples showing 'Operations in Practice' from a variety of businesses and organisations globally. New 'Responsible Operations' section in every chapter summarises how the topic touches upon social, ethical and environmental issues. Problems and applications - practical exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to reflect on what you have learnt and test your understanding Balanced and international approach - draws on a wide array of examples from organisations in different sectors and industries from around the globe.

Operations may not run the world but make the world run! Learn how a business operates and improves its processes from some of the leading experts in the field. Operations Management, 10th edition is the ultimate guide on the subject, providing you with the best ways and strategies to learn, explore and make sense of how a business works, coming from world-leading experts Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones, and Nicola Burgess. Strategic in its perspective and with a clear structure, the latest edition offers a comprehensive and practical way to study key concepts surrounding effective operation processes, from theory to practice. What makes Operations Management, 10th edition work so well? Clear structure, thanks to the "4 Ds" model of Operations Management. Real-life examples that are shown in the "Operations in Practice" boxes and case studies. Worked examples that blend qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Critical commentaries, posing alternative views where appropriate. Summary provided in practical bullet points, answering key questions. A new section in every chapter called "Responsible Operations", that summarises how the topic touches upon social, ethical, and environmental issues. With plenty of new end-of-chapter case studies and a plethora of international examples, this textbook will challenge your critical thinking, both individually and as part of your group discussion in class. Along with the practice cases, summaries, and illustrations, this edition is the definitive guide for your studies in the field of Operations Management. Pearson, the world's learning company.

Master the core subject principles of Business Operations and processes with this market-leading text. Operations and Process Management, 6th Edition by Nigel Slack and Alistair Brandon-Jones, is the ultimate text on Operations and Process Management, ideal for students with some experience in Management who want to embark on a career in the field. This innovative text approaches the subject from a managerial perspective, providing clear and concise coverage of the nature, principles, and practice of operations and process Management. The content is organised around diagnostic questions, which relate theory to the key issues managers face in the workplace. Each chapter provides a range of examples, frameworks, and techniques designed to help you better analyse existing operations and understand ways to deal with operational and process challenges. This new edition includes new case studies drawn from a diverse range of industries and regions, covering new topics such as servitisation and the co-creation of services. This text introduces operations and process Management for everyone who wishes to understand the nature, principles and practices of the subject, inspiring a critical and applied mastery of the core principles and processes, which are fundamental to successfully managing Business Operations.

This package includes MyLab Operations Management. Students, if MyLab Operations Management is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the course ID. MyLab Operations Management should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Based on the market-leading Operations Management text, this is the ideal book for those wanting a more concise introduction to the subject, focusing on essential core topics, without compromising on the authoritative, clear and highly practical approach that has become the trademark of the authors. Revised and updated to reflect the ever-changing world of operations management, the book is rooted in real-life practice with a wealth of examples and case studies from different sectors and industries around the world.