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Introduction to Management Science Business Statistics

Edition 13 Edition 10
Taylor Groebner / Shannon / Fry
Binding Paperback | Page Count 864 Binding Paperback | Page Count 864
This text shows students how to approach decision-making For 2-semester courses in Introductory Business Statistics
problems in a straightforward, logical way. By focusing on
Business Statistics: A Decision Making Approach provides
simple, straightforward explanations and examples with students with an introduction to business statistics and to
step-by-step details of the modeling and solution techniques,
the analysis skills and techniques needed to make successful
it makes the mathematical topics of management science less real-world business decisions. Written for students of all
complex. mathematical skill levels, the authors present concepts
in a systematic and ordered way, drawing from their own
Table of Contents experience as educators and consultants. Rooted in the theme
that data are the starting point, Business Statistics champions
1. Management Science
the need to use and understand different types of data and
2. Linear Programming: Model Formulation and Graphical Solution data sources to be effective decision makers. This new edition
3. Linear Programming: Computer Solution and Sensitivity Analysis integrates Microsoft Excel throughout as a way to work with
4. Linear Programming: Modeling Examples statistical concepts and give students a resource that can be
5. Integer Programming used in both their academic and professional careers.
6. Transportation, Transshipment, and Assignment Problems
7. Network Flow Models Table of Contents
8. Project Management
1. The Where, Why, and How of Data Collection
9. Multicriteria Decision Making
2. Graphs, Charts, and Tables–Describing Your Data
10. Nonlinear Programming 3. Describing Data Using Numerical Measures
11. Probability and Statistics 1. Chapters 1-3 Special Review Section
12. Decision Analysis 4. Introduction to Probability
13. Queuing Analysis 5. Discrete Probability Distributions
14. Simulation 6. Introduction to Continuous Probability Distributions
15. Forecasting 7. Introduction to Sampling Distributions
16. Inventory Management 8. Estimating Single Population Parameters
Appendix A: Normal and Chi-Square Tables 9. Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
Appendix B: Setting Up and Editing a Spreadsheet 10. Estimation and Hypothesis Testing for Two Population
Appendix C: The Poisson and Exponential Distributions Parameters
Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems 11. Hypothesis Tests and Estimation for Population Variances
The following items can be found on the companion website that 12. Analysis of Variance
accompanies this text: 1. Chapters 8-12 Special Review Section
Module A: The Simplex Solution Method 13. Goodness-of-Fit Tests and Contingency Analysis
Module B: Transportation and Assignment Solution Methods 14. Introduction to Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis
Module C: Integer Programming: The Branch and Bound Method 15. Multiple Regression Analysis and Model Building
Module D: Nonlinear Programming Solution Techniques 16. Analyzing and Forecasting Time-Series Data
17. Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics
Module E: Game Theory
18. Introducing Business Analytics
Module F: Markov Analysis
19. (Online Only) Introduction to Decision Analysis
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 Decision Science

Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Business Analytics

Planning, and Operation, Edition 2
Edition 7 Evans
Chopra Binding Paperback | Page Count 656
Binding Paperback | Page Count 528 For undergraduate or graduate business students.
For MBA, engineering master, or senior-level undergraduate Business Analytics, 2nd Edition teaches the fundamental
courses in supply chain management. concepts of the emerging field of business analytics and
Supply Chain Management introduces high-level strategy provides vital tools in understanding how data analysis works
and concepts while giving students the practical tools in today’s organizations. Students will learn to apply basic
necessary to solve supply chain problems. Using a strategic business analytics principles, communicate with analytics
framework, students are guided through all of the key drivers professionals, and effectively use and interpret analytic
of supply chain performance, including facilities, inventory, models to make better business decisions. Included access to
transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing. commercial grade analytics software gives students real-world
experience and career-focused value. Author James Evans
takes a balanced, holistic approach and looks at business
Table of Contents
analytics from descriptive, and predictive perspectives.
PART I: BUILDING A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK TO ANALYZE SUPPLY
CHAINS Table of Contents
1. Understanding the Supply Chain
2. Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope Preface
3. Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics About the Author
PART II: DESIGNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK PART 1: Foundations of Business Analytics
4. Designing Distribution Networks and Applications to Online Sales 1. Introduction to Business Analytics
5. Network Design in the Supply Chain 2. Analytics on Spreadsheets
6. Designing Global Supply Chain Networks Part 2: Descriptive Analytics
PART III: PLANNING AND COORDINATING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IN 3. Visualizing and Exploring Data
A SUPPLY CHAIN 4. Descriptive Statistical Measures
7. Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain 5. Probability Distributions and Data Modeling
8. Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain
6. Sampling and Estimation
9. Sales and Operations Planning: Planning Supply and Demand in a
7. Statistical Inference
Supply Chain
10. Coordination in a Supply Chain
Part 3: Predictive Analytics
PART IV: PLANNING AND MANAGING INVENTORIES IN A SUPPLY 8. Trendlines and Regression Analysis
CHAIN 9. Forecasting Techniques
11. Managing Economies of Scale in a Supply Chain: Cycle Inventory 10. Introduction to Data Mining
12. Managing Uncertainty in a Supply Chain: Safety Inventory 11. Spreadsheet Modeling and Analysis
13. Determining the Optimal Level of Product Availability 12. Monte Carlo Simulation and Risk Analysis
PART V: DESIGNING AND PLANNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS Part 4: Prescriptive Analytics
14. Transportation in a Supply Chain 13. Linear Optimization
PART VI: MANAGING CROSS-FUNCTIONAL DRIVERS IN A SUPPLY 14. Applications of Linear Optimization
CHAIN
15. Integer Optimization
15. Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain
16. Decision Analysis
16. Pricing and Revenue Management in a Supply Chain
Supplementary Chapter A (online): Nonlinear and Non-Smooth
17. Sustainability and the Supply Chain
Optimization
PART VII: ONLINE CHAPTER
Supplementary Chapter B (online): Optimization Models with
A. Information Technology in a Supply Chain Uncertainty

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 Decision Science

Operations Management: Sustainability

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Heizer / Render / Munson
Binding Paperback | Page Count 912

ISBN 9781292148632 | PUB Date 4/1/2018

For courses in Operations Management.

A broad, practical introduction to operations, reinforced with an extensive collection of practice problems
Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management presents a broad introduction to the field of operations
in a realistic and practical manner, while offering the largest and most diverse collection of issues on the market. Problems found
in the Twelfth Edition contain ample support–found in the book’s solved-problems and worked examples–to help readers better
understand concepts important to today’s operations management professionals.

Table of Contents Online Tutorials

1. Statistical Tools for Managers
Part I: Introduction to Operations Management 2. Acceptance Sampling
1. Operations and Productivity 3. The Simplex Method of Linear Programming
2. Operations Strategy in a Global Environment 4. The MODI and VAM Methods of Solving Transportation
3. Project Management Problems
4. Forecasting 5. Vehicle Routing and Scheduling
Part II: Designing Operations
5. Design of Goods and Services
S5. Sustainability in the Supply Chain
6. Managing Quality
S6. Statistical Process Control
7. Process Strategy
S7. Capacity and Constraint Management
8. Location Strategies
9. Layout Strategies
10. Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement
PART III: Managing Operations
11. Supply Chain Management
S11. Supply Chain Management Analytics
12. Inventory Management
13. Aggregate Planning and S&OP
14. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP
15. Short-Term Scheduling
16. Lean Operations
17. Maintenance and Reliability
PART IV: Business Analytics Modules
Module A. Decision-Making Tools
Module B. Linear Programming
Module C. Transportation Models
Module D. Waiting-Line Models
Module E. Learning Curves
Module F. Simulation

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Principles of Operations Management: Managing Quality: Integrating the Supply

Sustainability and Supply Chain Management Chain
Edition 10 Edition 6
Heizer / Render / Munson Foster
Binding Paperback | Page Count 768 Binding Paperback | Page Count 480
For courses in operations management. For courses in quality management.
Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Foster’s Managing Quality: Integrating the Supply Chain,
Supply Chain Management presents a broad introduction to Sixth Edition offers students a thorough introduction to
the field of operations in a realistic and practical manner, while quality management by presenting a supply chain theme
offering the largest and most diverse collection of issues on as the unifying framework for quality improvement. The
the market. supply chain thread enhances the integration of systems
with customers, suppliers, technology, and people. The Sixth
Table of Contents Edition elicits a theme of “currency” while offering updated
vignettes and references to remain state-of-the-art. The new
Part I: Introduction to Operations Management edition is selectively edited and enhanced with new content
1. Operations and Productivity that maintains its scope and withstands pivotal points in each
2. Operations Strategy in a Global Environment section. Managing Quality keeps a competitive advantage by
3. Project Management sustaining and building on cutting-edge, relevant topics in
4. Forecasting quality management.
Part II: Designing Operations
5. Design of Goods and Services Table of Contents
S5. Sustainability in the Supply Chain
6. Managing Quality Part 1: Understanding Quality Concepts
S6. Statistical Process Control 1. Differing Perspectives on Quality
7. Process Strategy 2. Quality Theory
S7. Capacity and Constraint Management 3. Global Supply Chain Quality and International Quality Standards
8. Location Strategies PART 2: Designing and Assuring Quality
9. Layout Strategies 4. Strategic Quality Planning
10. Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement 5. The Voice of the Customer
PART III: Managing Operations 6. The Voice of the Market
11. Supply Chain Management
7. Quality and Innovation in Product and Process Design
S11. Supply Chain Management Analytics
8. Designing Quality Services
12. Inventory Management
9. Managing Supplier Quality in the Supply Chain
13. Aggregate Planning and S&OP
14. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP 10. Appendix: Acceptance Sampling
15. Short-Term Scheduling PART 3: Implementing Quality
16. Lean Operations 11. The Tools of Quality
17. Maintenance and Reliability 12. Statistically Based Quality Improvement for Variables
Online Tutorials 13. Statistically Based Quality Improvement for Attributes
1. Statistical Tools for Managers 14. Six Sigma Management and Lean Tools
2. Acceptance Sampling PART 4: Forever Improving the Quality System
3. The Simplex Method of Linear Programming 15. Managing Quality Improvement Teams and Projects
4. The MODI and VAM Methods of Solving Transportation
16. Implementing and Validating the Quality System
Problems
5. Vehicle Routing and Scheduling
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 Decision Science

Quantitative Analysis for Management Introduction to Materials Management

Edition 13 Edition 8
Render / Stair / Hanna / Hale Chapman / Gatewood / Arnold / Clive
Binding Paperback | Page Count 608 Binding Paperback | Page Count 464
For courses in management science or decision modeling. For all courses in materials management, production,
This text gives students a foundation in business analytics, inventory control, and logistics taught in business and
quantitative methods, and management science through a industrial technology departments of community colleges,
strong emphasis on model building, computer applications, four-year colleges, and universities.
and examples. The authors’ approach presents mathematical Clearly written and exceptionally user-friendly, this text covers
models, in clear, plain English, and then applies the ensuing all the essentials of modern supply chain management,
solution procedures to example problems along with step- manufacturing planning and control systems, purchasing,
by-step, how-to instructions. In instances in which the and physical distribution. Content, examples, questions,
mathematical computations are intricate, the details are and problems lead students step-by-step to mastery. Widely
presented in a manner that ensures flexibility, allowing adopted by colleges and universities worldwide, this is the
instructors to omit these sections without interrupting the flow only APICS-listed reference text for the Basics of Supply Chain
of the material. The text’s use of software allows instructors to Management (BSCM) CPIM certification examination.
focus on the managerial problem, while spending less time on
the mathematical details of the algorithms. Computer output Table of Contents
is provided for many examples throughout the text.
1. Introduction to Materials Management
Table of Contents 2. Production Planning System
3. Master Scheduling
1. Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
4. Material Requirements Planning
2. Probability Concepts and Applications
5. Capacity Management
3. Decision Analysis
6. Production Activity Control
4. Regression Models
5. Forecasting 7. Purchasing
6. Inventory Control Models 8. Forecasting and Demand Management
7. Linear Programming Models: Graphical and Computer Methods 9. Inventory Fundamentals
8. Linear Programming Applications 10. Order Quantities
9. Transportation, Assignment, and Network Models 11. Independent Demand Ordering Systems
10. Integer Programming, Goal Programming, and Nonlinear 12. Physical Inventory and Warehouse Management
Programming 13. Physical Distribution
11. Project Management
14. Products and Processes
12. Waiting Lines and Queuing Theory Models
15. Lean Production
13. Simulation Modeling
16. Total Quality Management
14. Markov Analysis
15. Statistical Quality Control
ISBN 9781292162355 | PUB Date 4/1/2018
Online Module 1: Analytic Hierarchy Process
Online Module 2: Dynamic Programming
Online Module 3: Decision Theory and the Normal Distribution
Online Module 4: Game Theory
Online Module 5: Mathematical Tools: Determinants and Matrices
Online Module 6: Calculus-Based Optimization
Online Module 7: Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Online Module 8: Transportation, Assignment, and Network
Algorithms

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