Description

Book Synopsis
As the business environment continues to rapidly change, Dan Reid and Nada Sanders have developed an integrated approach that makes the introductory OM course accessible and engaging for all business majors. Beyond providing a solid foundation, this text covers emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, and Sustainability and gives equal time to strategic and tactical decisions in both service and manufacturing organizations.

Table of Contents

From the Authors v

Making Operations Management Personal vi

Changes to This Edition viii

Improved Learning Outcomes with WileyPLUS x

Acknowledgments xii

About the Authors xiv

1 Introduction to Operations Management 1

Chapter Overview 1

What is Operations Management? 2

Differences between Manufacturing and Service Organizations 4

Operations Management Decisions 6

Historical Development 9

Today's OM Environment 17

Operations Management in Practice 17

Within OM: How It All Fits Together 18

The Supply Chain Link 20

The Sustainability Link 20

Case: Hightone Electronics, Inc. 21

Case: Creature Care Animal Clinic (A) 21

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 22

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 22

Internet Challenge: Demonstrating Your Knowledge of OM 23

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Discussion Questions / Selected Bibliography

2 Operations Strategy and Competitiveness 25

Chapter Overview 25

The Role of Operations Strategy 26

The Importance of Operations Strategy 27

Developing a Business Strategy 27

Developing an Operations Strategy 31

Strategic Role of Technology 36

Productivity 37

Operations Strategy within OM: How It All Fits Together 40

The Supply Chain Link 41

The Sustainability Link 42

Solved Problems 42

Case: Prime Bank of Massachusetts 43

Case: Boseman Oil and Petroleum (BOP) 44

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 45

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 45

Internet Challenge: Understanding Strategic Differences 46

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

3 Product Design and Process Selection 49

Chapter Overview 49

Product Design 50

The Product Design Process 51

Factors Impacting Product Design 55

Process Selection 58

Designing Processes 61

Process Performance Metrics 64

Linking Product Design and Process Selection 65

Technology Decisions 70

Designing Services 74

Product Design and Process Selection within OM: How It All Fits Together 79

The Supply Chain Link 80

The SustainabilIty Link 80

Solved Problems 81

Case: Biddy’s Bakery (BB) 83

Case: Creature Care Animal Clinic (B) 83

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 84

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 84

Internet Challenge: Country Comfort Furniture 85

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

4 Supply Chain Management 89

Chapter Overview 89

Basic Supply Chains 90

Issues Affecting Supply Chain Management 96

The Role of Purchasing 105

Sourcing Decisions 108

The Role of Warehouses 116

Implementing Supply Chain Management 121

Supply Chain Management within OM: How It All Fits Together 124

The Supply Chain Link 125

The Sustainability Link 125

Solved Problems 126

Case: Electronic Personal Heart Rate Monitors Supply Chain Management Game 127

Case: Supply Chain Management at Durham International Manufacturing Company (DIMCO) 129

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 130

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 130

Internet Challenge: Global Shopping 131

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

5 Total Quality Management 135

Chapter Overview 135

Defining Quality 136

Cost of Quality 138

The Evolution of Total Quality Management (TQM) 139

The Philosophy of TQM 143

Quality Awards and Standards 154

Why TQM Efforts Fail 156

Total Quality Management (TQM) within OM: How It All Fits Together 157

The Supply Chain Link 158

The Sustainability Link 159

Solved Problems 159

Case: Gold Coast Advertising (GCA) 160

Case: Delta Plastics, Inc. (A) 160

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 162

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 162

Internet Challenge: Snyder Bakeries 163

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

6 Statistical Quality Control 167

Chapter Overview 167

What is Statistical Quality Control? 168

Sources of Variation: Common and Assignable Causes 169

Descriptive Statistics 169

Statistical Process Control Methods 171

Control Charts for Variables 173

Control Charts for Attributes 179

Process Capability 185

Six Sigma Quality 189

Acceptance Sampling 190

Implications for Managers 196

Statistical Quality Control in Services 198

Statistical Quality Control (SQC) within OM: How It All Fits Together 199

The Supply Chain Link 200

The SustainabilIty Link 200

Solved Problems 201

Case: Scharadin Hotels 206

Case: Delta Plastics, Inc. (B) 207

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 207

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 208

Internet Challenge: Safe-Air 208

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

7 Just-in-Time and Lean Systems 214

Chapter Overview 214

The Philosophy of JIT 215

Elements of JIT 217

Just-in-Time Manufacturing 220

Total Quality Management 227

Respect for People 230

Benefits of JIT 233

Implementing JIT 234

JIT in Services 236

JIT and Lean Systems within OM: How It All Fits Together 237

The Supply Chain Link 238

The Sustainability Link 238

Solved Problems 239

Case: Katz Carpeting 239

Case: Dixon Audio Systems 240

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 241

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 241

Internet Challenge: Truck-Fleet, Inc. 242

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

8 Forecasting 245

Chapter Overview 245

Principles of Forecasting 246

Steps in the Forecasting Process 246

Types of Forecasting Methods 247

Time Series Models 251

Causal Models 266

Measuring Forecast Accuracy 270

Selecting the Right Forecasting Model 273

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) 276

Forecasting within OM: How It All Fits Together 277

The Supply Chain Link 278

The Sustainability Link 278

Solved Problems 279

Case: Bram-Wear 284

Case: The Emergency Room (ER) at Northwest General (A) 285

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 286

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 286

Internet Challenge: Online Data Access 286

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

9 Capacity Planning and Facility Location 293

Chapter Overview 293

Capacity Planning 294

Making Capacity Planning Decisions 299

Decision Trees 301

Location Analysis 304

Making Location Decisions 308

Capacity Planning and Facility Location within OM: How It All Fits Together 318

Capacity Planning and Facility Location across the Organization 318

The Supply Chain Link 318

The Sustainability Link 319

Solved Problems 319

Case: Data Tech, Inc. 322

Case: The Emergency Room (ER) at Northwest General (B) 323

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 323

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 323

Internet Challenge: EDS Office Supplies, Inc. 324

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

10 Facility Layout 329

Chapter Overview 329

What is Layout Planning? 330

Types of Layouts 330

Designing Process Layouts 333

Special Cases of Process Layout 339

Designing Product Layouts 343

Group Technology (Cell) Layouts 349

Facility Layout within OM: How It All Fits Together 350

The Supply Chain Link 351

The Sustainability Link 351

Solved Problems 352

Case: Sawhill Athletic Club (A) 354

Case: Sawhill Athletic Club (B) 355

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 356

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 356

Internet Challenge: D J and Associates, Inc. 356

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

11 Work System Design 363

Chapter Overview 363

Work System Design 364

Job Design 364

Work Measurement 372

Compensation 385

Work System Design within OM: How It All Fits Together 386

The Supply Chain Link 387

The Sustainability Link 388

Solved Problems 388

Case: The Navigator III 391

Case: Northeast State University 391

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 392

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 392

Internet Challenge: E -commerce Job Design 393

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

12 Inventory Management 399

Chapter Overview 399

Basic Inventory Principles 400

Inventory Management Objectives 402

Minimum Inventory Investment 404

Relevant Inventory Costs 406

ABC Inventory Classification 408

Inventory Record Accuracy 411

Determining Order Quantities 413

Determining Safety Stock Levels 428

The Periodic Review System 430

Inventory Management within OM: How It All Fits Together 433

The Supply Chain Link 434

The Sustainability Link 434

Solved Problems 434

Case: FabQual Ltd. 438

Case: Kayaks!Incorporated 438

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 439

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 440

Internet Challenge: Community Fundraiser (A) 440

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

13 Aggregate Planning 447

Chapter Overview 447

Business Planning 448

Aggregate Planning Options 450

Aggregate Plan Strategies 454

Developing the Aggregate Plan 456

Aggregate Planning within OM: How It All Fits Together 465

The Supply Chain Link 466

The Sustainability Link 466

Solved Problems 467

Case: Newmarket International Manufacturing Company (A) 473

Case: JPC, Inc.: Kitchen Countertops Manufacturer 474

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 474

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 475

Internet Challenge: Cruising 475

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

14 Resource Planning 480

Chapter Overview 480

Enterprise Resource Planning 481

The Benefits and Costs of ERP 484

Material Planning Systems 486

How MRP Works 494

Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) 500

Resource Planning within OM: How It All Fits Together 502

Resource Planning across the Organization 503

The Supply Chain Link 504

The Sustainability Link 504

Solved Problems 504

Case: Newmarket International Manufacturing Company (B) 508

Case: Desserts by J.B. 510

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 510

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 511

Internet Challenge: The Gourmet Dinner 512

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

15 Scheduling 517

Chapter Overview 517

Basic Scheduling Concepts 518

Developing a Schedule of Operations 523

Optimized Production Technology 532

Scheduling Issues for Service Organizations 534

Scheduling within OM: Putting It All Together 538

The Supply Chain Link 539

The SustainabilIty Link 539

Solved Problems 539

Case: Air Traffic Controller School (ATCS) 543

Case: Scheduling at Red, White, and Blue Fireworks Company 544

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 544

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 545

Internet Challenge: Batter Up 545

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

16 Project Management 550

Chapter Overview 550

The Project Life Cycle 551

Project Management Concepts 552

Estimating the Probability of Completion Dates 564

Reducing Project Completion Time 566

The Critical Chain Approach 569

Project Management within OM: How It All Fits Together 570

The Supply Chain Link 571

The Sustainability Link 572

Solved Problems 572

Case: The Research Office Moves 576

Case: Writing a Textbook 576

Case: Analytics in Decision Making 577

Interactive Case: Virtual Company 578

Internet Challenge: Creating Memories 578

Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

Appendix A Solutions to Odd Problems 584

Appendix B The Standard Normal Distribution 608

Appendix C p-Chart 609

Company Index 613

Subject Index 615

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    Publication Date: 10/02/2020
    ISBN13: 9781119668176, 978-1119668176
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    As the business environment continues to rapidly change, Dan Reid and Nada Sanders have developed an integrated approach that makes the introductory OM course accessible and engaging for all business majors. Beyond providing a solid foundation, this text covers emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, and Sustainability and gives equal time to strategic and tactical decisions in both service and manufacturing organizations.

    Table of Contents

    From the Authors v

    Making Operations Management Personal vi

    Changes to This Edition viii

    Improved Learning Outcomes with WileyPLUS x

    Acknowledgments xii

    About the Authors xiv

    1 Introduction to Operations Management 1

    Chapter Overview 1

    What is Operations Management? 2

    Differences between Manufacturing and Service Organizations 4

    Operations Management Decisions 6

    Historical Development 9

    Today's OM Environment 17

    Operations Management in Practice 17

    Within OM: How It All Fits Together 18

    The Supply Chain Link 20

    The Sustainability Link 20

    Case: Hightone Electronics, Inc. 21

    Case: Creature Care Animal Clinic (A) 21

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 22

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 22

    Internet Challenge: Demonstrating Your Knowledge of OM 23

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Discussion Questions / Selected Bibliography

    2 Operations Strategy and Competitiveness 25

    Chapter Overview 25

    The Role of Operations Strategy 26

    The Importance of Operations Strategy 27

    Developing a Business Strategy 27

    Developing an Operations Strategy 31

    Strategic Role of Technology 36

    Productivity 37

    Operations Strategy within OM: How It All Fits Together 40

    The Supply Chain Link 41

    The Sustainability Link 42

    Solved Problems 42

    Case: Prime Bank of Massachusetts 43

    Case: Boseman Oil and Petroleum (BOP) 44

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 45

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 45

    Internet Challenge: Understanding Strategic Differences 46

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    3 Product Design and Process Selection 49

    Chapter Overview 49

    Product Design 50

    The Product Design Process 51

    Factors Impacting Product Design 55

    Process Selection 58

    Designing Processes 61

    Process Performance Metrics 64

    Linking Product Design and Process Selection 65

    Technology Decisions 70

    Designing Services 74

    Product Design and Process Selection within OM: How It All Fits Together 79

    The Supply Chain Link 80

    The SustainabilIty Link 80

    Solved Problems 81

    Case: Biddy’s Bakery (BB) 83

    Case: Creature Care Animal Clinic (B) 83

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 84

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 84

    Internet Challenge: Country Comfort Furniture 85

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    4 Supply Chain Management 89

    Chapter Overview 89

    Basic Supply Chains 90

    Issues Affecting Supply Chain Management 96

    The Role of Purchasing 105

    Sourcing Decisions 108

    The Role of Warehouses 116

    Implementing Supply Chain Management 121

    Supply Chain Management within OM: How It All Fits Together 124

    The Supply Chain Link 125

    The Sustainability Link 125

    Solved Problems 126

    Case: Electronic Personal Heart Rate Monitors Supply Chain Management Game 127

    Case: Supply Chain Management at Durham International Manufacturing Company (DIMCO) 129

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 130

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 130

    Internet Challenge: Global Shopping 131

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    5 Total Quality Management 135

    Chapter Overview 135

    Defining Quality 136

    Cost of Quality 138

    The Evolution of Total Quality Management (TQM) 139

    The Philosophy of TQM 143

    Quality Awards and Standards 154

    Why TQM Efforts Fail 156

    Total Quality Management (TQM) within OM: How It All Fits Together 157

    The Supply Chain Link 158

    The Sustainability Link 159

    Solved Problems 159

    Case: Gold Coast Advertising (GCA) 160

    Case: Delta Plastics, Inc. (A) 160

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 162

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 162

    Internet Challenge: Snyder Bakeries 163

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    6 Statistical Quality Control 167

    Chapter Overview 167

    What is Statistical Quality Control? 168

    Sources of Variation: Common and Assignable Causes 169

    Descriptive Statistics 169

    Statistical Process Control Methods 171

    Control Charts for Variables 173

    Control Charts for Attributes 179

    Process Capability 185

    Six Sigma Quality 189

    Acceptance Sampling 190

    Implications for Managers 196

    Statistical Quality Control in Services 198

    Statistical Quality Control (SQC) within OM: How It All Fits Together 199

    The Supply Chain Link 200

    The SustainabilIty Link 200

    Solved Problems 201

    Case: Scharadin Hotels 206

    Case: Delta Plastics, Inc. (B) 207

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 207

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 208

    Internet Challenge: Safe-Air 208

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    7 Just-in-Time and Lean Systems 214

    Chapter Overview 214

    The Philosophy of JIT 215

    Elements of JIT 217

    Just-in-Time Manufacturing 220

    Total Quality Management 227

    Respect for People 230

    Benefits of JIT 233

    Implementing JIT 234

    JIT in Services 236

    JIT and Lean Systems within OM: How It All Fits Together 237

    The Supply Chain Link 238

    The Sustainability Link 238

    Solved Problems 239

    Case: Katz Carpeting 239

    Case: Dixon Audio Systems 240

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 241

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 241

    Internet Challenge: Truck-Fleet, Inc. 242

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    8 Forecasting 245

    Chapter Overview 245

    Principles of Forecasting 246

    Steps in the Forecasting Process 246

    Types of Forecasting Methods 247

    Time Series Models 251

    Causal Models 266

    Measuring Forecast Accuracy 270

    Selecting the Right Forecasting Model 273

    Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) 276

    Forecasting within OM: How It All Fits Together 277

    The Supply Chain Link 278

    The Sustainability Link 278

    Solved Problems 279

    Case: Bram-Wear 284

    Case: The Emergency Room (ER) at Northwest General (A) 285

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 286

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 286

    Internet Challenge: Online Data Access 286

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    9 Capacity Planning and Facility Location 293

    Chapter Overview 293

    Capacity Planning 294

    Making Capacity Planning Decisions 299

    Decision Trees 301

    Location Analysis 304

    Making Location Decisions 308

    Capacity Planning and Facility Location within OM: How It All Fits Together 318

    Capacity Planning and Facility Location across the Organization 318

    The Supply Chain Link 318

    The Sustainability Link 319

    Solved Problems 319

    Case: Data Tech, Inc. 322

    Case: The Emergency Room (ER) at Northwest General (B) 323

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 323

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 323

    Internet Challenge: EDS Office Supplies, Inc. 324

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    10 Facility Layout 329

    Chapter Overview 329

    What is Layout Planning? 330

    Types of Layouts 330

    Designing Process Layouts 333

    Special Cases of Process Layout 339

    Designing Product Layouts 343

    Group Technology (Cell) Layouts 349

    Facility Layout within OM: How It All Fits Together 350

    The Supply Chain Link 351

    The Sustainability Link 351

    Solved Problems 352

    Case: Sawhill Athletic Club (A) 354

    Case: Sawhill Athletic Club (B) 355

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 356

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 356

    Internet Challenge: D J and Associates, Inc. 356

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    11 Work System Design 363

    Chapter Overview 363

    Work System Design 364

    Job Design 364

    Work Measurement 372

    Compensation 385

    Work System Design within OM: How It All Fits Together 386

    The Supply Chain Link 387

    The Sustainability Link 388

    Solved Problems 388

    Case: The Navigator III 391

    Case: Northeast State University 391

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 392

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 392

    Internet Challenge: E -commerce Job Design 393

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    12 Inventory Management 399

    Chapter Overview 399

    Basic Inventory Principles 400

    Inventory Management Objectives 402

    Minimum Inventory Investment 404

    Relevant Inventory Costs 406

    ABC Inventory Classification 408

    Inventory Record Accuracy 411

    Determining Order Quantities 413

    Determining Safety Stock Levels 428

    The Periodic Review System 430

    Inventory Management within OM: How It All Fits Together 433

    The Supply Chain Link 434

    The Sustainability Link 434

    Solved Problems 434

    Case: FabQual Ltd. 438

    Case: Kayaks!Incorporated 438

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 439

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 440

    Internet Challenge: Community Fundraiser (A) 440

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    13 Aggregate Planning 447

    Chapter Overview 447

    Business Planning 448

    Aggregate Planning Options 450

    Aggregate Plan Strategies 454

    Developing the Aggregate Plan 456

    Aggregate Planning within OM: How It All Fits Together 465

    The Supply Chain Link 466

    The Sustainability Link 466

    Solved Problems 467

    Case: Newmarket International Manufacturing Company (A) 473

    Case: JPC, Inc.: Kitchen Countertops Manufacturer 474

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 474

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 475

    Internet Challenge: Cruising 475

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    14 Resource Planning 480

    Chapter Overview 480

    Enterprise Resource Planning 481

    The Benefits and Costs of ERP 484

    Material Planning Systems 486

    How MRP Works 494

    Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) 500

    Resource Planning within OM: How It All Fits Together 502

    Resource Planning across the Organization 503

    The Supply Chain Link 504

    The Sustainability Link 504

    Solved Problems 504

    Case: Newmarket International Manufacturing Company (B) 508

    Case: Desserts by J.B. 510

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 510

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 511

    Internet Challenge: The Gourmet Dinner 512

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    15 Scheduling 517

    Chapter Overview 517

    Basic Scheduling Concepts 518

    Developing a Schedule of Operations 523

    Optimized Production Technology 532

    Scheduling Issues for Service Organizations 534

    Scheduling within OM: Putting It All Together 538

    The Supply Chain Link 539

    The SustainabilIty Link 539

    Solved Problems 539

    Case: Air Traffic Controller School (ATCS) 543

    Case: Scheduling at Red, White, and Blue Fireworks Company 544

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 544

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 545

    Internet Challenge: Batter Up 545

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    16 Project Management 550

    Chapter Overview 550

    The Project Life Cycle 551

    Project Management Concepts 552

    Estimating the Probability of Completion Dates 564

    Reducing Project Completion Time 566

    The Critical Chain Approach 569

    Project Management within OM: How It All Fits Together 570

    The Supply Chain Link 571

    The Sustainability Link 572

    Solved Problems 572

    Case: The Research Office Moves 576

    Case: Writing a Textbook 576

    Case: Analytics in Decision Making 577

    Interactive Case: Virtual Company 578

    Internet Challenge: Creating Memories 578

    Chapter Highlights / Key Terms / Formula Review / Discussion Questions / Problems / Selected Bibliography

    Appendix A Solutions to Odd Problems 584

    Appendix B The Standard Normal Distribution 608

    Appendix C p-Chart 609

    Company Index 613

    Subject Index 615

    Available in WileyPLUS and Wiley Custom:

    Supplement A Spreadsheet Modeling: An Introduction A1

    Supplement B Introduction to Optimization B1

    Supplement C Waiting Line Models C1

    Supplement D Master Scheduling and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning D1

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