Publisher's Synopsis
"Just as lava flows from the core of the earth, operations and supply management is the core of business. Materials must flow through supply processes to create cash output and profits. In Operations and Supply Management: The Core, we take students to the center of the business and focus on the core concepts and tools needed to ensure that these processes run smoothly. The goal of this book is to provide you with the essential information that every manager needs to know about operations and supply chain-related activities in a firm. Today's manager cannot ignore how the real work of the organization is done. This book is all about how to get the real work done effectively"--.