| Description |
xxiv, 325 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Martin Christopher -- Pt. I. Understanding -- 1. An Introduction to Operations Management -- 2. Frameworks for the Analysis of Operations Management -- 3. An Introduction to Strategic Management -- Pt. II. Analysis and Synthesis -- 4. Towards a Taxonomy of Operations Strategies -- 5. The Essence of an Operations Strategy -- 6. Deployment of an Operations Strategy -- 7. Tactical Factors that Shape an Operations Strategy -- 8. Operations Strategy as a Source of Sustainable Competitive Advantage -- 9. Understanding Demand Complexity -- 10. New Research in Understanding Demand -- Pt. III. Applications -- 11. Operations Strategy: Retail and Manufacturing Applications -- 12. Operations Strategy: SMEs, and Service Sector Applications -- 13. Operations Strategy: Global Trade and Supply Network Applications -- 14. Operations Strategy: E-Business and Strategic Coordination Applications |
| Summary |
"A high quality treatment of strategic operations management, providing a clear understanding of how management activities, core competencies, resources and technologies underpin an operational strategy."--Web site |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Core competencies.
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Planning.
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Strategic planning.
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| LC no. |
2002075129 |
| ISBN |
0415256550 bm |
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0415256542 cased |
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