Total Operations Solutions Contributor(s): Basu, Ron (Author), Wright, J. Nevan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750664657 ISBN-13: 9780750664653 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $74.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2005 Annotation: Total Operations Solutions builds on concepts that were introduced in "Total Manufacturing Solutions," Basu and Wright (1997). It demonstrates how this holistic approach of operational excellence driven by a self-assessment methodology can be applied equally to manufacturing, service or public sectors. The text covers an implementation programme to demonstrate how to put the methodology into practice. a differentiating feature ofthe approach will be a critical uopdate, impact analysis and comparison with new developments such as e-Business, outsourcing, Six Sigma, EFQM and ISO 9000: 2000. It is a step-by-step guide for the application of the appropriate tools to the improvement process. Total Operations Solutions could be used as an essential handbook for all employees in a Six Sigma programme and provide a better understanding of basic tools and techniques to help them to support a quality improvement initiative and sustain a srong competitive position. * A holistic approach to Operations Management- breaking down organisational barriers and encouraging cross-fertilisation of concepts. * The book focuses on value chain management and addresses new and current issues. * A comprehensive insight into tools and techniques of continuous improvement. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Management - General |
Dewey: 658.5 |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.46" W x 9.42" (1.65 lbs) 416 pages |
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Publisher Description: Total Operations Solutions builds on concepts that were introduced in "Total Manufacturing Solutions", Basu and Wright (1997). It demonstrates how this holistic approach of operational excellence driven by a self-assessment methodology can be applied equally to manufacturing, service or public sectors.The text covers an implementation programme to demonstrate how to put the methodology into practice. a differentiating feature ofthe approach will be a critical uopdate, impact analysis and comparison with new developments such as e-Business, outsourcing, Six Sigma, EFQM and ISO 9000:2000. It is a step-by-step guide for the application of the appropriate tools to the improvement process.Total Operations Solutions could be used as an essential handbook for all employees in a Six Sigma programme and provide a better understanding of basic tools and techniques to help them to support a quality improvement initiative and sustain a srong competitive position. |