David Bamford – författare

This book is a novel treatment of Operations Management. It takes a fresh insight to this increasingly important topic, exploring fundamental principles equally applicable to service and manufacturing situations. The book adapts a strategic stance by providing a framework for effective decision making and is aimed at practising managers who need to design working processes, manage change and make decisions within a strategic framework. The framework and supporting case vignettes allow the practitioner to grasp essential concepts quickly in a range of different operational contexts. "Bamford and Forrester have done an excellent job in creating a concise, salient, and appealing approach - they have captured the essential elements of designing processes, products and work organizations; exploring approaches to operations planning and control; managing change through effective project management and technology transfer; and then managing quality and improvement strategies".—Professor Rob Handfield, Professor of Supply Chain Management, North Carolina State University, USA"This is an excellent concise text that introduces students to all of the key areas - it's an invaluable aid for students in understanding all of the major aspects of operations and their importance to the success of businesses".—Professor Steve Brown, Professor of Management, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter, UK"For today's or tomorrow's business leaders this text has well structured invaluable content ready for immediate adoption. Follow the guide, put it into practice, and the rewards will follow".—Mr Vernon Barker, Managing Director, First TransPennine Express, First Group Plc, UK"This book combines technical theory 'book smarts' with real life experience 'street smarts' in a flowing read".—Mr Stephen Oliver, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Vicor Corporation, Boston, USA

The revised and updated second edition of the popular and practical guide to contemporary operations management – now featuring a new chapter on managing sustainable supply networks.The Essential Guide to Operations Management explores fundamental operations management principles and shows how they are applied in real-life situations in both the services and manufacturing sectors. It adapts a strategic stance by providing a framework for effective decision-making: determining operations strategies; designing processes, products and work organisations; managing change through effective project management and technology transfer; exploring contemporary approaches to operations planning and control; and then managing quality and improvement strategies. As such, it addresses the needs of practising managers, postgraduate MBA and MSc students and final-year undergraduates in advanced operations management elective courses.The Essential Guide to Operations Management: Concepts and Case Notes, Second Edition, is supported by updated case studies throughout and online support materials for lecturers.

The revised and updated second edition of the popular and practical guide to contemporary operations management – now featuring a new chapter on managing sustainable supply networks.The Essential Guide to Operations Management explores fundamental operations management principles and shows how they are applied in real-life situations in both the services and manufacturing sectors. It adapts a strategic stance by providing a framework for effective decision-making: determining operations strategies; designing processes, products and work organisations; managing change through effective project management and technology transfer; exploring contemporary approaches to operations planning and control; and then managing quality and improvement strategies. As such, it addresses the needs of practising managers, postgraduate MBA and MSc students and final-year undergraduates in advanced operations management elective courses.The Essential Guide to Operations Management: Concepts and Case Notes, Second Edition, is supported by updated case studies throughout and online support materials for lecturers.

Managing Quality, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive and updated resource for mastering quality management in business. This new edition introduces timely coverage of organisational resilience, sustainability, risk management, agile development, and digital advances.This book equips readers with the latest tools, techniques, and systems to ensure and sustain quality standards and practices in a rapidly evolving global market. It combines insights on strategic process improvement, operational excellence, and digital technologies, while offering new perspectives on resilience, risk management, and agile methodologies. With restructured material and updated terminology, it provides a clear and practical framework for understanding and implementing quality management principles effectively. Real-world case studies, problem-solving exercises, and examples from both large organisations and smaller medium enterprises (SMEs) ensure that readers can apply these concepts in diverse contexts, making it a valuable resource for both academic study and professional practice.This book is ideal for professionals in operations, project management ,and supply chain management, as well as students in business, applied science, and engineering disciplines.The book is supported by online materials including exercises, questions, case studies, PowerPoint slides, as an instructor’s manual. These tools provide a blended learning experience, making it an invaluable resource and support for educators, students, and professionals alike.

Managing Quality, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive and updated resource for mastering quality management in business. This new edition introduces timely coverage of organisational resilience, sustainability, risk management, agile development, and digital advances.This book equips readers with the latest tools, techniques, and systems to ensure and sustain quality standards and practices in a rapidly evolving global market. It combines insights on strategic process improvement, operational excellence, and digital technologies, while offering new perspectives on resilience, risk management, and agile methodologies. With restructured material and updated terminology, it provides a clear and practical framework for understanding and implementing quality management principles effectively. Real-world case studies, problem-solving exercises, and examples from both large organisations and smaller medium enterprises (SMEs) ensure that readers can apply these concepts in diverse contexts, making it a valuable resource for both academic study and professional practice.This book is ideal for professionals in operations, project management ,and supply chain management, as well as students in business, applied science, and engineering disciplines.The book is supported by online materials including exercises, questions, case studies, PowerPoint slides, as an instructor’s manual. These tools provide a blended learning experience, making it an invaluable resource and support for educators, students, and professionals alike.