QUANTITATIVE MODELS IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

QUANTITATIVE MODELS IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9788193593875
ISBN-13 : 8193593871
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Book Synopsis QUANTITATIVE MODELS IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT by : SRINIVASAN, G.

Download or read book QUANTITATIVE MODELS IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT written by SRINIVASAN, G. and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly revised and updated book, now in its second edition, continues to present a comprehensive view of the concepts and applications of various quantitative models used in the study of operations and supply chain management. It provides a complete account of location and layout models, production planning models, production control models, cycle inventory models, safety stock models and transportation models. A separate chapter on real-life situations provides the user with the knowledge of specific areas where the models have been applied in decision-making processes. The various techniques to solve operations and supply chain management problems are also discussed. The text is supported by a large number of illustrative examples, exercises and review questions to reinforce the students’ understanding of the subject matter. Designed as a textbook for the students of mechanical and industrial engineering, the book would also be useful to postgraduate students of management. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION • Two new chapters on ‘Production Control—Additional Approaches’ (Chapter 6) and ‘Materials Planning and Lot Sizing’ (Chapter 8) • Forecasting and Aggregate Planning are described in two separate chapters • Each chapter includes new sections, additional examples, illustrations, short questions and exercises • Provides solutions to the exercises


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