Introduction to Production and Operations Management
Strategic Operations Management
Demand Forecasting
Production Processes, Manufacturing and Service Operations
Design of Production Systems
Production Technology and Technology Management
Long-Range Capacity Planning
Facility Location
Facility Layout
Design of Work Systems
Production/Operations Planning and Control
Aggregate Planning and Master Production Scheduling
Resource Requirements Planning
Service Operations: Planning and Scheduling
Shop Floor Planning and Control
Project Management
Quality Management
Maintenance Management
Introduction to Materials Management
Materials Planning and Control
Purchase Management
Stores Management and Materials Handling
Inventory Management
Just-In-Time Systems
Supply Chain Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
International Operations Management

Appendices
Index

The book is divided into six sections. Section I explains the nature and sets the tone for production and operations management; Section 2 deals with various designs; Section 3 covers organizations of Physical facilities; Section 4 is about the actual operations; Section 5 describes materials management activities and Section 6 suggests how organizations can improve their productivity. Running through 27 chapters, the text has been reinforced with illustrations, solved problems, questions and references.