Operations Management Book List

Do NOT read all these books. No one in an MBA program would either…just pick the ones that strike you as interesting and get reading. (Each book contains an affiliate link to an Amazon purchase, but you could probably find used books for cheaper elsewhere.)

Title	Author	Summary
Operations Management	William J. Stevenson	Provides comprehensive coverage of operations management concepts, including production planning and quality control.
Operations Management	Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson	An in-depth exploration of operations management principles with real-world examples and case studies.
Managing Business Process Flows	Ravi Anupindi, Sunil Chopra, Sudhakar D. Deshmukh, Jan A. Van Mieghem, Eitan Zemel	Focuses on the principles of operations management through the lens of business process flows.
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement	Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox	A business novel that introduces the Theory of Constraints, emphasizing continuous improvement in operations.
Lean Thinking	James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones	An introduction to lean principles aimed at eliminating waste and improving efficiency in organizations.
Factory Physics	Wallace J. Hopp, Mark L. Spearman	Provides a scientific framework for understanding manufacturing processes and operations management.
Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation	Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl	A comprehensive guide to supply chain management strategies, planning, and operational practices.
Operations Strategy	Nigel Slack, Michael Lewis	Explores how operations can be used as a strategic resource to gain competitive advantage.
Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management	Cecil B. Bozarth, Robert B. Handfield	An introductory text covering key concepts in operations and supply chain management with practical examples.
Service Operations Management	Robert Johnston, Graham Clark	Focused on service industries, this book discusses how to manage operations to improve service delivery.
Production and Operations Analysis	Steven Nahmias	A quantitative approach to production and operations management, covering inventory and production planning.
Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains	Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman	Integrates process and supply chain perspectives to explain operations management concepts.
Toyota Production System	Taiichi Ohno	Describes the Toyota Production System, focusing on efficiency and elimination of waste in manufacturing.
The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook	Michael L. George, John Maxey, David Rowlands, Mark Price	A quick reference guide for lean and Six Sigma tools, techniques, and methodologies.
Six Sigma for Managers	Greg Brue	An overview of Six Sigma principles and how managers can implement them to improve business processes.