Production and Operations Management
7th Edition
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© 2027 | Published: September 14, 2026
Overview:For over three decades, this text ‘Production and Operations Management’ has served the academic and professional community. This thoroughly revised seventh edition bridges traditional foundational concepts with rapid technological shift…
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Chapter 1 Production and Operations Management (POM) Function
Chapter 2 Operations Strategy
Chapter 3 Services
Chapter 4 Forecasting
Chapter 5 Quality Management—I
Chapter 6 Quality Management—II
Chapter 7 Work of Quality Gurus, Total Quality Management and Six Sigma
Chapter 8 Product Design
Chapter 9 Maintenance Management—I
Chapter 10 Maintenance Management—II (Spare Parts Management)
Chapter 11 Work Study
Chapter 12 Productivity
Chapter 13 Purchasing
Chapter 14 Inventory Models and Safety Stocks
Chapter 15 ABC and Other Classification of Materials
Chapter 16 Materials Requirement Planning
Chapter 17 Physical Distribution Management
Chapter 18 Supply Chain Management
Chapter 19 Outsourcing
Chapter 20 Plant Layout
Chapter 21 Location of Facilities
Chapter 22 Production Planning and Control
Chapter 23 Aggregate Planning
Chapter 24 Scheduling
Chapter 25 Project Management—I
Chapter 26 Project Management—II
Chapter 27 Just-In-Time Production
Chapter 28 Lean Operations
Chapter 29 Environmental Considerations in Production and Operations Management
Chapter 30 Where is Production and Operations Management Headed?
Chapter 2 Operations Strategy
Chapter 3 Services
Chapter 4 Forecasting
Chapter 5 Quality Management—I
Chapter 6 Quality Management—II
Chapter 7 Work of Quality Gurus, Total Quality Management and Six Sigma
Chapter 8 Product Design
Chapter 9 Maintenance Management—I
Chapter 10 Maintenance Management—II (Spare Parts Management)
Chapter 11 Work Study
Chapter 12 Productivity
Chapter 13 Purchasing
Chapter 14 Inventory Models and Safety Stocks
Chapter 15 ABC and Other Classification of Materials
Chapter 16 Materials Requirement Planning
Chapter 17 Physical Distribution Management
Chapter 18 Supply Chain Management
Chapter 19 Outsourcing
Chapter 20 Plant Layout
Chapter 21 Location of Facilities
Chapter 22 Production Planning and Control
Chapter 23 Aggregate Planning
Chapter 24 Scheduling
Chapter 25 Project Management—I
Chapter 26 Project Management—II
Chapter 27 Just-In-Time Production
Chapter 28 Lean Operations
Chapter 29 Environmental Considerations in Production and Operations Management
Chapter 30 Where is Production and Operations Management Headed?
Overview:
For over three decades, this text ‘Production and Operations Management’ has served the academic and professional community. This thoroughly revised seventh edition bridges traditional foundational concepts with rapid technological shifts, moving operations from efficiency-driven to intelligence-driven systems. By integrating disruptive advancements directly into strategic and managerial workflows, the text equips readers to navigate today's digital, data-driven, and sustainable business environments. Updated case studies and contemporary examples seamlessly show the impact of automation on modern planning, quality, maintenance, and scheduling
Key Features:
• Technology Integration Across Chapters: Connects traditional POM concepts with modern technologies such as AI, IoT, ML, Robotics, Cloud Systems, and 3D Printing.
• New Conceptual and Applied Topics: Each chapter introduces new subtopics or box items to contextualise how disruptive technologies are transforming production and service operations.
• Contemporary Quality and Productivity Focus: New topics such as “Quality Management in the Era of Disruptive Technologies” and “Productivity: Cutting Edge Technologies and Their Impact” capture the evolution of continuous improvement in a digital world.
• Modernised Frameworks in Supply Chain and Logistics: Enhanced coverage of SCM, Purchasing, Inventory, and Physical Distribution introduces discussions on Smart Warehousing, Vehicle Scheduling Optimisation, and AI-based Supplier Management.
For over three decades, this text ‘Production and Operations Management’ has served the academic and professional community. This thoroughly revised seventh edition bridges traditional foundational concepts with rapid technological shifts, moving operations from efficiency-driven to intelligence-driven systems. By integrating disruptive advancements directly into strategic and managerial workflows, the text equips readers to navigate today's digital, data-driven, and sustainable business environments. Updated case studies and contemporary examples seamlessly show the impact of automation on modern planning, quality, maintenance, and scheduling
Key Features:
• Technology Integration Across Chapters: Connects traditional POM concepts with modern technologies such as AI, IoT, ML, Robotics, Cloud Systems, and 3D Printing.
• New Conceptual and Applied Topics: Each chapter introduces new subtopics or box items to contextualise how disruptive technologies are transforming production and service operations.
• Contemporary Quality and Productivity Focus: New topics such as “Quality Management in the Era of Disruptive Technologies” and “Productivity: Cutting Edge Technologies and Their Impact” capture the evolution of continuous improvement in a digital world.
• Modernised Frameworks in Supply Chain and Logistics: Enhanced coverage of SCM, Purchasing, Inventory, and Physical Distribution introduces discussions on Smart Warehousing, Vehicle Scheduling Optimisation, and AI-based Supplier Management.