Production & Operations

A widely popular management classic Alfred Sloan’s chronicle of his times with General Motors gives penetrating insights into running an industrial giant such as GM in those times. Dwelling on the various issues he faced and resolved and the structure of the organization Sloan’s book is a guide ... More

"For God, Country and Coca-Cola" is the unauthorized history of the great American soft drink and the company that makes it. From its origins as a patent medicine in Reconstruction Atlanta through its rise as the dominant consumer beverage of the American century, the story of Coke is as unique, tas... More

Microeconomics is concerned with individual behaviour and its relationship with price formation and exchange in markets. This book studies the behaviour of rational agents such as consumers and producers–sellers or firms. The patterns and consequences of their behaviour in isolated markets are ana... More

Porter builds on the ideas of his earlier works to explore what makes a nation's firms and industries competitive in global markets and what propels national economic development.Now beyond its 11th printing and translated into twelve languages, Michael Porter's "The Competitive Advantage of Nations... More

Six Sigma for Managers introduces you to the fundamental concepts of Six Sigma, and provides 24 basic points you need to know to spearhead a Six Sigma program in your workplace. Carefully walking you through every phase of a successful Six Sigma initiative, from establishing metrics to sustaining ex... More

8 immensely practical lessons that leaders, managers and entrepreneurs can immediately apply to boost morale, liberate loyalty and send productivity soaring while also creating far more fulfilling personal lives. Written as an easy to read fable, this book will move you deeply and inspire you to bec... More

The subject is a culmination of discussions with procurement logistics and operations managers in a number of different industries. This precise and lucidly written text provides an introduction to the core tasks and challenges required to effectively manage a supply chain. Integrating cases with th... More

This book explains what a supercomputer is and why such a machine is needed to solve challenging problems in science and engineering. The architecture of super computers which distinguishes them from other computers is explained and the need to vectorise programs to make effective use of supercomput... More

New Page 1 In this groundbreaking book, David Korten makes a compelling and well-documented case that capitalism's claims to being the engine of wealth creation, the champion of democracy, and the embodiment of the market economy are unfounded. This is a book of unusual importance and timel... More

Presenting valuable information for professionals involved in maintaining and securing Microsoft systems and applications, Software Deployment, Updating, and Patching provides the skills necessary to develop a comprehensive strategy for updating and securing Microsoft systems with the latest packs a... More

This is a core textbook for courses in Supply Chain Management, or a supplementary text for courses in purchasing, Materials Management, and Logistics- all in the college of business.Supply Chain Management is the culmination for discussions with procurement, logistics, and operations managers in a ... More

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF AMERICA'S LEADING INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONS In the late 1990s, the New Economy threatened to eclipse the Old Economy of traditional industrial corporations. Yet with the recent spectacular tumble of the Nasdaq and the crushing failure of dot.coms, it is clear that whi... More

The effective management of facilities can significantly improve business productivity. In this textbook the authors provide an overview of facility economics and outline the way in which businesses and facility managers can get better value from their physical assets. Students on facilities managem... More