Operations strategy in action a guide to the theory and practice of implementation

This fresh and enlightening book offers a rounded overview of operations strategy with a particular focus on implementation. The premise of the book is that developing an effective operations strategy without its subsequent implementation will render the strategising process a waste of time and reso...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tan, Kim Hua
Other Authors: Matthews, Rupert
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, U.K Edward Elgar c2009
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This fresh and enlightening book offers a rounded overview of operations strategy with a particular focus on implementation. The premise of the book is that developing an effective operations strategy without its subsequent implementation will render the strategising process a waste of time and resources. The authors explain the pros and cons of existing approaches to implementation, as well as offering a systematic framework for turning strategic intent into actions. The study will be of great interest to academics and will also give practitioners confidence in effectively formulating and efficiently implementing strategies that reflect the needs of the today's business
1. Introduction to operations strategy -- 2. The practice of operations strategy implementation -- 3. Why is operations strategy implementation not easy? -- 4. Guiding implementation : creative alternative generation -- 5. Seeing the big picture -- 6. Operations strategy implementation through effective project management
Physical Description:viii, 223 p ill
ISBN:9781849802383
9781847207777
1847207774