{"product_id":"essential-tools-for-operations-management-isbn-9780470745922","title":"Essential Tools for Operations Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe third book in the Essential Tools For series… on the topic of Operations Management\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBased on Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn's successful \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Management Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e, this book focuses in greater depth on the topic of Operations Management. This third book covers the areas of marketing, CRM and Product Development. It offers the business person and consultant the tools to help the business person define and control these areas within their business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck out the new series website featuring sample chapters, tool of the month and solve your management problems by talking direct to the author \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.essentialtoolsseries.com\/\"\u003ewww.essentialtoolsseries.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThird book in a new series that see's Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn’s \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e broken down and expanded to find the essential tools for a range of business areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis volume includes 30% new material in the form of new tools and techniques for guiding consultants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers: Strategic Management; Business Planning; Product Development; People Management; Supply Chain Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eActive author, Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn speaks regularly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author: Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn is a practising management consultant with over 30 years experience in both the public and private sectors and covering a range of organizations and industries. He holds two Master's degrees and a PhD in various Strategic Management topics. Book includes a forward by Malik Salameh.\u003c\/p\u003e  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.  \u003cp\u003eFOREWORD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. BUSINESS PLANNING.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eREFERENCES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eProfessor Simon A. Burtonshaw-Gunn\u003c\/b\u003e is a practising management consultant with significant experience in both the public and private sectors covering a range of organizations and industries. He has undertaken assignments in Asia, North Africa, the Middle and Far East, and Eastern Europe. To support this experience he holds two Masters degrees and a PhD in various strategic management topics together with fellowship of four professional bodies. This book follows the popular \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Management Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e (John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons, 2008).  This is a one-stop-shop for improving operations management. Covering:  \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness Planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduct Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarketing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupply Chain Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustomer Relationship Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimon Burtonshaw-Gunn provides a definitive list of tools and techniques in each area. Each process is accompanied by a clear, jargon-free description, and an overview of its strengths and weaknesses. The book is also packed with links and references to a wide range of further management resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Tools for Operations Management\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource which you’ll want to refer to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e  Efficient and effective operations hold the key to success for any organization.  \u003cp\u003eOver the years, a plethora of tools and techniques has been developed to help managers and consultants improve their operations. Yet, with so many available, it can be hard to know which one will work best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Tools for Operations Management\u003c\/i\u003e helps you navigate this complexity, providing a range of processes, ranging from business plans to customer relationship management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with diagrams, strategies, guidance and further resources, this is a book you’ll want to refer to over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further tips and features, visit the website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.essentialtoolsseries.com\/\"\u003ewww.essentialtoolsseries.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989158281445,"sku":"NP9780470745922","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470745922.jpg?v=1761783031","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/essential-tools-for-operations-management-isbn-9780470745922","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}