Operations Management - B. Mahadevan - Book Information

Book by IIM Bangalore Professor
Pearson Education Publication

"Covers the core concepts and theories of production and operations management in the global as well as Indian context. Includes boxes, solved numerical examples, real-world examples and case studies, practice problems, and videos. Focuses on strategic decision making, design, planning, and operational control"


http://books.google.co.in/books?id=pq4k3EaFzMYC

Driving Innovation through Design: Engineering in the 21st Century - 2010- Workshop Proceedings Information

Innovation has been the key to the United States’ success [1] and evidence suggests that
transformational innovations occur at the intersection of multiple disciplines rather than isolated
within them [2]. The innovation process can be accelerated when using integrated design
methods and tools [3]. However, there is limited consensus on the constituents of scientific
approaches for design innovation, and there are many research questions spanning multiple
disciplines in the world of Design. In the current discipline-oriented university system it is equally
challenging to create and cultivate an interdisciplinary learning environment that empowers our
students and provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they will need to deal with the rapid
pace of technological change, the interconnected world, and the complexity of its problems.
Solutions will require multidisciplinary approaches and systems thinking.

http://faculty.babson.edu/sfixson/NSF.DesignDrivingInnovation.final.pdf

Mass Customization: Engineering and Managing Global Operations - 2010 - Book Information

Mass Customization: Engineering and Managing Global Operations
Flavio S. Fogliatto, Giovani J. C. da Silveira
Springer, 09-Nov-2010 - Electronic books - 396 pages


Mass customization (MC) has been hailed as a successful operations strategy across manufacturing and service industries for the past three decades. However, the wider implications of using MC approaches in the broader industrial and economic environment are not yet clearly understood.

"Mass Customization: Engineering and Managing Global Operations" presents emerging research on the role of MC and personalization in today 's international operations context. The chapters cover MC in the context of global industrial economics and operations. Moreover, the book discusses MC topics that are relevant to the manufacturing and service sectors, such as:
product platforms;
learning curve modeling;
additive manufacturing; and
service customization.
Case studies in manufacturing (e.g., apparel and transportation) and services (e.g., banking and virtual worlds) are also included.

"Mass Customization: Engineering and Managing Global Operations" is a valuable text for mass customization researchers and practitioners. Researchers will find a selection of chapters prepared by internationally renowned authors, comprising most of their recent research in MC. Engineering professionals will be drawn by the vivid discussion of operational aspects and methods of MC, as well as by the selection of cases illustrating their practical application.

The Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing publishes the best teaching and reference material to support students, educators and practitioners in manufacturing technology and management. This international series includes advanced textbooks, research monographs, edited works and conference proceedings covering all subjects in advanced manufacturing. The series focuses on new topics of interest, new treatments of more traditional areas and coverage of the applications of information and communication technology (ICT) in manufacturing.

http://books.google.co.in/books?id=YZnvw5a5SO4C