Reviews (6)

Amazing, most practical book at college education
I am using this book for my business class. This book will teach you in-depth principles and skills on how you can manage business operations with a lot of mathmatical skills.
Review
The book came on time in good condition.The price was rather high but the convience of having it delevered to my door the next day was worth the extra cost.

Operations Management
We did not receive the book as quickly as we had hoped.I did have to return the book and had no problems with at at all.And a refund was issued promptly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Production & Operations Management    5. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    6. Production & quality control management   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Management - General    5. Production & Operations Management    6. Production management    7. Quality control    8. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    9. Production & quality control management   

Reviews (3)

Operations Mangement for Competitive Advantage
Great textbook for OM class.It has DVD and other supplemental applications that is helpful for learning more.I use this book for an online class and reading the materials are easy to understand.The authors are very knowledgeable and their examples are good.I especially like the videos on the DVD.

Cumbersome Reading
I went thru this book as part of my MBA program. This book covers a lot of ground in operations management area, but is cumbersome to read. In many cases, the material doesn't flow very well, and is difficult to understand as often the authors have missed key assumptions and background information that is key to understand the concept being presented. Also the book has way too many chapters. Some of the chapters are just too generic and don't have much meaningful and useful information. The case studies are good and very helpful in understanding the underlying concepts.

Good but not great
I ordered this book from Amazon,com because even after shipping and handling costs I saved a few bucks compared to what I would have paid at my University's book store. It took a while for the book to arrive and when it did it had a huge crease/bend on the front cover, as I needed the book I didn't complain but after all, I only saved a few Dollars, it took quite a while for the book to arrive and then it was so poorly packed (just had a thin plastic wrap around it) that it did not look as good as you'd expect a new book for over $120 to look. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Operations Research    5. Production & Operations Management    6. Business & Economics / Operations Research    7. Production & quality control management   

Reviews (242)

The original theory of constraints story
A particularly easy, menorable read -- I still refer to it in my engineering discussions in the business place.A must read whose applicability goes beyond manufacturing engineering.
A Classic!!!
I was required to read this book as apart of my MBA program.Boy am I glad I was!!!This is an excellent book that uses the favorable fable approach to get points across.There are excellent principles that are presented in a way that seems more like reading a NY times best seller.Very easy read!!!

Still effective after all these years.
Even though the first edition of this book was 1984, the message is still applicable.The Goal of the business is to make money, and Goldratt tells us how in a very entertaining read.Subsequent books by several authors still mimic his theme of continual process improvement through the reduction of bottlenecks which uncovers still more areas for improvement.This is one book I always buy for new managers when they start their corporate journey.I bought this one for a new CEO friend of mine.He thought it was great! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Didactic fiction    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Organizational Behavior    7. Production & Operations Management    8. Structural Adjustment   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Management - General    4. Production & Operations Management    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    7. Production & quality control management    8. Production engineering   

Reviews (11)

Almost Perfect
Everything written is a bullseye with the exception of glaring ignorance regarding Six Sigma - what it is and isn't.What is written relative to Lean here should be taken verbatim as applying to Six Sigma also - there is no difference.Similarly, the written characterizations of Six Sigma should be ignored.To quote Senji Nihwa, Taiichi Ohno's lieutenant at Toyota for decades, in a good-natured ribbing, "You Americans, always trying to categorize things.Call it Lean, call it Six Sigma, it makes no difference to us...it's all the same."And so it is.
Thumbs up!
Thumbs up, but I'd recommend you attend his workshops over the book if the opportunity presents itself.
Highly Recomended for anyone interested in Product Development
For anyone interested in the next stage of Product Development -- this is a must read.The Toyota system encorporates what I felt has been missing in the product development process for so long.It takes into account the chaos that exists during development and actually encourages it instead of covering it up.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Development - Business Development    5. Economics - General    6. History Of Specific Companies    7. New Product Development    8. Production & Operations Management   

Reviews (10)

Lean
Delighted with this book. Firstly it's size is great as when you are on the Gemba (Floor) you can have this in your back pocket and referance it when needed. It goes through the various concepts of Lean in an easy format and then explains the techniques. As a Lean BlackBelt myself, it's a great tool to use in every day situations.

Fantastic Little Book

Lean, Skinny, or Skimpy?

Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business & Economics / Facility Management    3. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    4. Business & Economics / Total Quality Management    5. Industrial Management    6. Industries - Manufacturing Industries    7. Manufacturing processes    8. Process control    9. Production & Operations Management    10. Technology    11. Japan    12. Production & quality control management    13. Production management    14. Production planning    15. Production systems    16. Six sigma (Quality control standard)   

Reviews (6)

Inventory Accuracy in action
As a cost analyst for a mid-sized manufacturer, I found this book invaluable for setting up analyses of cycle counts, and it was THE guide for putting together a full physical count process when our parent company demanded it.It's a pleasure to read (yes, this, a book on managing inventory, is a PLEASURE to read!); Piasecki's take on what a physical count is REALLY like is priceless.He really has a complete grasp of what it means to have human beings managing inventory.See his chapter on what machines and humans each do best.

Takes a dfficult subject and make it easy to understand...
Fantastic and essential resource for those wishing to understand and implement inventory accuracy and cycle counting in their business practices.

Easy to understand.Fun, Quick Read
This book has helped me understand warehousing and inventory control.The author approaches the subject in a playful way so as to not make the book overly dry and boring.It's an easy read with some excellent tips.I would especially recommend this book to any plant managers or anyone in inventory control management.This book has become an essential desk reference item for me. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    2. Business & Economics / Purchasing & Buying    3. Business/Economics    4. Inventory control    5. Business    6. Business & Economics    7. Production & Operations Management    8. Purchasing & Buying   

Reviews (11)

Toyota Magic
"Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production" is a very enlightening work by the inventor of lean manufacturing, Taiichi Ohno. This small book is packed with insights and ideas on how to efficiently and effectively run a production system. The Toyota Production is also known as lean manufacturing, entails, among other things, minimising waste through continuous improvement and producing only what is sold, as requested by the customer. This unique and innovative system explains why Toyota makes profits even in tough times when other competitor firms are losing money.
Toyota Production Systerm: Beyond Large-Scale Production
Great! Enlightening AND an interesting read. So good I bought an extra copy to give as a gift.

Worth every penny
The Toyota Production System provides fantastic insight into the genius of Toyota and how implementing Lean Principles or Continuos Improvement can help eliminate waste. Whether your new to Lean or need a jump start, this is a great book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive - Customizing    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Engineering - Automotive    5. General    6. Manufacturing (Specific Aspects)    7. Production & Operations Management    8. Production Engineering    9. Production control    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Toyota Jidosha Kogyo Kabush    12. Toyota Jidåosha Kåogyåo Kabushiki Kaisha    13. Road vehicle manufacturing industry   

Reviews (16)

Great guide for understanding.. a bit slim in application
Don't get me wrong, this is a great book and an easy read, but it leaves alot of unexplored avenues.If you are buying this on-line realize that this is a quick read (120 pages, large type and graphics included).For one thing Wheeler does not clarify the use of capability in regards to Ppk and Cpk (in case someone out there is interested).Nonetheless, Wheeler does a great job of condensing a lot of conceptual material into a neat little book that anyone dealing in IPM, SPC,six sigma, TQM or other quality systems or analysis can appreciate (this is an especially good book for those who may need to train others in understanding variation).Wheller's examples are both entertaining and acurately tease apart some important concepts.We are indebted to his clear, concise verbage- I just wish he would expand on a few key concepts.

Every business needs to deal with variation better
This book really opened my eyes to the concept of "noise" in data.The fact of the matter is that we accept metrics like "year over year" analysis because those are easy to produce.However, this book makes a successful case that we need to be smarter about acting on data analysis.Not everything is actionable.Sometimes it is just noise.
Excellent read
I would recommend this book for anyone wishing to go behind the daily number crunching and analysis. I particularly like the author's tone in explaining the mistakes in common thinking in any organization. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Production & Operations Management   

Reviews (10)

Well worth the money.
I own the 4th edition. I had to make a comment after amazon recommended the 5th.
Basic Supply Chain
This book has an easy written language and is very good for beginners in the Supply Chain Management Area.

Best book to understand manufacturing process
This is one of the best books I have come across which explains the basics of Manufacturing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Distribution    5. Materials Management    6. Operations Management    7. Production & Operations Management    8. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    9. Purchasing & supply management   

Reviews (4)

Decent book, but could be better
I liked the content of the book, but I have three complaints.
Best Practical Reference
This book simply rules the subject area! If you are a practitioner looking for hands-on advice and solid methodology, this is your blueprint. It will jump-start and carry through your Supply Chain/Logistics activities. One of the best Supply Chain books I have encountered. It has a spot on my desk (as opposed to the library). Supply Chain Strategy - Classes and Book
The classes at Georgia Tech were fantastic and I have been reading the book since I have returned home.Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business logistics    4. Business/Economics    5. Entrepreneurship    6. Industrial procurement    7. Marketing - General    8. Production & Operations Management    9. Business & Economics / Management    10. Industry & Industrial Studies    11. Purchasing & supply management   

Reviews (1)

A well-done text w/ plenty of support
I'll make two separate sets of comments - one for professors and one for students.Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Engineering - General    3. Operations Management    4. Production & Operations Management    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    8. Management of specific areas   

Reviews (4)

Don't know what all the fuss is about this book
What has been stated in this book has already been stated in many others.It appears to me that as much as John Shook - and the Womack - group may know, they still lack the practical applications of Lean.I have been in Lean for 20 years and cannot gain much new info from this book.

No Better Inroduction to the Tools of Lean
I have been a Lean Practitioner for over twenty years and have had the privilege of learning from some of the original teachers of Lean in the United States. I have reviewed other publications on implementing LEAN Systems and this book is one of the very few that I truly appreciate. (Incidentally, please note that the author is PASCAL DENNIS, not John Shook). "Lean Production Simplified" is simply the BEST introduction to the Toyota Production System and to LEAN Tools that exists today. If you have any responsibility for leading or implementing LEAN in your organization, this would be required reading. Lean Production Simplified is an excellent investment of your time and money. If you are a company owner or President, I would recommend you start with "The Toyota Way" (the most enjoyable to read), "Lean Transformation" by Bruce A. Henderson or "Leading the Lean Initiative" by John W. Davis. If you are the "Lean Champion" in your company, another good introduction to LEAN is "Running Today's Factory". The series of shopfloor guides by Productivity Press is also helpful for your first "baby steps". Beyond that, find a real lean "sensei". A great place to find one is at your state's "MEP" (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) Center.
Simple explanation of the Toyota Production System
I'll keep this book on my desk and make sure that it is part of changing the culture here. Thanks for making it easy to understand the whole sytem, instead of just some of the pieces.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Entrepreneurship    5. Industrial Management    6. Just-in-time systems    7. Manufacturing    8. Manufacturing processes    9. Office Automation    10. Production & Operations Management    11. Production control    12. Production management    13. Business & Management   

Reviews (4)

Worst Text Ever
I'm currently working on my Master's degree and this is probably the worst book ever written.Without a doubt I can say that I have never read such a confusing book.This book contradict's itself while placing concepts together that shouldn't be placed together.The chapter's cover too much information without clearly explaining any given example that goes along with a section.If you can, avoid this book at all costs.If I'm not reviewing clearly it must be that I just finished the last exhausting chapter of this book.

worst textbook ever!
I am a senior in college and I have used and read many, many textbooks but this is the worst one ever! Very hard to read, the example are not explained very well, MANY< MANY typo's that are confusing to the reader. Many math examples and explanations are outright just wrong. Even professor says its an awful book.
Rip off
All textbooks over $50 are a rip off, WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR STATE SENATOR TELLING THEM YOU WON'T STAND FOR THESE OUTRAGEOUS PRICES ON TEXTBOOKS FOR SCHOOL.MOST STUDENTS CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY THESE RIDICULOUS PRICES!!!WE CAN BEAT THE ENDLESS NEW EDITION CYCLES THAT PUBLISHERS RIP US OFF WITH IF WE MAKE IT KNOWN!! WE CAN'T AND WON'T STAND FOR THIS! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Entrepreneurship    5. Management - General    6. Production & Operations Management    7. Production management    8. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    9. Education    10. Production & quality control management   

Reviews (1)

Not for OM majors
This books does a good job supporting a contemporary approach to Operations management. It does not assume everybody wants to major in Om nor does it assume everybody wants to go into manufacturing. It is very readable and does a good job helping the studetn understand the basic trade-offs of OM. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Entrepreneurship    5. Management - General    6. Operations Management    7. Production & Operations Management    8. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    9. Customer services    10. Operational research   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Management - General    5. Production & Operations Management    6. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management    7. Production & quality control management   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Operations Management    5. Production & Operations Management    6. Business & Economics / Production & Operations Management   

Reviews (9)

Good step-by-step recipe book for lean implementation
This book provides a practical approach for implementing lean manufacturing and what pit-falls should be avoided during the lean journey.Recommended for organizations that are beginning lean manaufacturing implementation.

Good primer
I use this book in my lean manufacturing class. It has good practical examples and a useful method for doing lean using the value stream mapping approach. I highly receommend this book for the first timers. I think someone who has no experience could get started using this book.

An Excellent Tool for all!!
This book has helped in all areas of our business. We are incorporating it into all of our processes!! Wonderful training tool for any organization. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business logistics    4. Business/Economics    5. Entrepreneurship    6. Manufacturing    7. Office Automation    8. Production & Operations Management    9. Production planning    10. Total Quality Management    11. Value analysis (Cost control)    12. Purchasing & supply management   

Reviews (7)

An effective guide for new line design
This book gives a new insight about the PROCESS and shows some ways to optimally design it with minimum wastage. The concepts described here is not just limited to the manufacturing process but extends to any other business process. Consideration of the resources in Man , Machine , Workstation and Inventory sets a well-defined boundary of constraint for designing new production line.
From a Lean Manufacturing Engineer
This treatment of Lean Manufacturing is written from the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) viewpoint. The center of the manufacturing world for the production control dept. is the MRP software which makes this viewpoint on Lean interesting, especially since two of the major advantages of implementing Lean is to reduce inventories and to eliminate production control department overhead. The only requirements for MRP in a lean environment are long term raw material scheduling and finished product delivery scheduling.
Lean Secrets
It is very unusual when a consultant reveals their secrets to implementation concepts. Dennis Hobbs tells how to implement lean on a step by step basis. The secrets of kanban calculation in addition to line balancing are exposed. This book is a critical resource for companies interested in conducting their own lean implementations. Dennis provides detailed explanations and not just lean stories that fail to get to the real issues of how to implement the concepts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Costs, Industrial    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Industrial Management    5. Machinery    6. Manufacturing    7. Production & Operations Management    8. Production management    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Mathematics and Science    12. Mechanical Engineering & Materials