Production and operations management is concerned with converting inputs into outputs using physical resources in order to offer the required utilities to customers while also satisfying the other organisational objectives of effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability. It distinguishes itself from other departments such as people, marketing, finance, and so on by focusing on ‘physical resource conversion. The purpose of the book “Modern Production and Operations Management” is to present high-quality scientific research in the general areas of production management, operations management, and supply chain management. It is an academic book that covers research on all topics in process design, operations, and supply chain management. This title defines the process, which combines and transforms various resources used in the production/operations subsystem of the organization into value-added products/services in a controlled manner as per the policies of the organization. Therefore, it is that part of an organization, which is concerned with the transformation of a range of inputs into the required having the requisite quality level. This book is very helpful for readers to explain the all detailed concept of production and operations management. This book is self-instructed for all the readers about the subject that targets their interest in this field.

Preface

1. Introduction to Production and Operations Management

2. Role of Operations in Production Management

3. Plant Location

4. Plant Layout

5. Material Handling

6. Material Handling Equipment

7. Material Management

8. Maintenance Management

9. Production Planning and Control

10. Work Study, Time and Motion Study

Index

Talitha Lemon pursued her Ph.D. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and of Production Management from Science Research University, Paraná. She has served as a Guest Lecturer at Various Universities across America and Europe. She is focused on the operation of an information system, methods of presenting information for decision-making purposes, and information requirements. Lemon has also contributed several research papers and articles in peer-reviewed journals on operations strategy, international marketing, project management, and engineering.