Matching Supply with Demand: An Introduction to Operations Management

I just finished my MBA Operations core course with high marks and one big reason for scoring well was this book. It's a very easy to read introductory book on Operations with emphasis on problem solving. It is structured around practical issues that kept me interested all along. My favorite chapters were the ones on Lean and Newsvendor model.

Matching supply and demand is often looked at as an easy task but, in reality, it is much harder and a very important aspect of every successful business. The book will help all business professionals understand the relationship between the two.

Here is what I like and what I don't like about this book:Pros:- Detailed examples to illustrate different operations management (OM) concepts.- Use of mathematical models to analyze and approach OM problems.- Sense of humor, which is helpful sometimes, specially after reading a whole chapter.- Brief explanation of mathematical derivations without going into complexities, and there is a dedicated appendix at the end of the book for people who are interested in understanding the mathematical derivations in details.- After explaining the concepts, the author uses exhibits which recap the process of evaluating a certain model, or system parameter, in a neat and systematic steps.Cons:- Sometimes the book "over explain" the concepts, maybe it is the author's way of making sure that everyone understood the concept. Not a big deal, but a little bit annoying sometimes.

Well written, logically organized book.Examples and case studies are very relevant and support the theories concepts addressed in the book.The formulas are logically presented and no leaps of faith are expected from the reader; all there in plain site.If the author had included CDROM or a link to download the various models, or solutions in Excel files, the book would likely have become a desktop reference. Without the practical utilitarian materials, it is still a great book, but its daily application is limited in my case.One can develop the models on his/her own, but today, the cost of a textbook, must include materials that enhance the longevity and practical application of this book. .I was hoping for a manual to use more often than only while travelling on the Introductory Road to Operation Research-ville.

Great book and very informative. I was able to fulfilled the required assignments by using this book, the author was able to shared actual operations experience about being in the field.

Correct book. Content is yet to be judged.

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The textbook is very easy to follow, has great examples, very accessible and actually interesting to read. However buying this book on Kingle was a big mistake. Yes, it's great to read the material, however there are many tables that the text refers to, and Kindle doesn't make it easy to click on tables and then go back to text. It is especially hard to do problems, when you need to go back to the specific pages or find formulas or a table. It's doable, but would have been much much easier with a physical book. Yes, Kindle has 'bookmark' and 'highlight' functionalities, but they are hard to use and not intuitive. Until Kindle can offer touch-screen and be more intuitive, I'll stick to reading only books with plain text on it.

Really an execllent book on operation management pertaining to the supply chain.It is even known as the best one!