Providing students with a comprehensive introduction to the field and equipping them with the tools necessary to thrive in today's evolving global business environment, Operations Management focuses on critical thinking and problem solving. Authors Ray R. Venkataraman and Jeffrey K. Pinto address sustainability in each chapter, showing that sustainable operations and supply chain practices are not only attainable, but are critical and often profitable practices for organizations to undertake. The new second edition includes more recent real-world examples of operations and supply chain...

Supply Chain Management: Securing a Superior Global Edge takes an integrated approach to managing supply chains by addressing the critically important areas of globalization, sustainability, and ethics within every chapter. Authors Ray Venkataraman and Ozgun Demirag use a wide variety of real-world cases and examples from the manufacturing and service sectors to illustrate innovative supply chain strategies and technologies. With a focus on decision-making and problem-solving, Supply Chain Management provides students with tools they need to succeed in today's fiercely competitive,...