Condensed MBA

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.

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