Download or read book Principles of Operations Management written by Barry Render and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short, non-technical introduction to operations management, this text covers most mathematical techniques, including decision-making tools (decision trees), linear programming, transportation modelling, learning curves, waiting line models and simulation. chapters on operation strategy, supply chain management, and just-in-time systems. The text also covers up-to date topics, such as re-engineering, global competition, open (vitual) organizations, finite scheduling, teams, and employee empowerment. POM for Windows software is available with this text.