As an authoritative presentation of activities, functions, and concepts of production and operations management activities, this reference work begins with the nature and scope of production management, guiding step-by-step through production activities, such as process and service design, facilities and plant location, layout planning, and materials planning. It also covers production planning and control and materials requirements. As a comprehensive manual for industrial engineers in a variety of fields, Production and Operations Management illustrates long-, medium-, and short-term production activities, as well as support functions and advanced management concepts, making it a one-stop, essential resource.