Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Core (4th Edition)
- Author: F. Robert Jacobs
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: February 4, 2016
- ISBN-10: 1259549720
- ISBN-13: 978-1259549724
- Edition: 4th
The fourth edition of Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Core focuses on the essential concepts within the dynamic field of operations. Drawing a parallel to how lava flows from the earth’s core, this text illustrates how operations and supply chain management serve as the fundamental heart of any business. It emphasizes the critical flow of materials through supply chain processes to generate cash output and input.
This edition features an increased focus on supply chain analytics, highlighting the analysis of data to better solve complex business problems. The content is supported by the Connect integrated learning system, which is designed to empower students by adapting to their specific needs, ensuring that time spent studying is both engaging and effective for mastering the core principles of the industry.