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As the business environment continues to rapidly change, Dan Reid and Nada Sanders have developed an integrated approach that
makes the introductory OM course accessible and engaging for all business majors. Beyond providing a solid foundation, this course
covers emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, and Sustainability and gives equal time to strategic and
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NEW TO EDITION
NEW Company Examples: In order to offer the most current text we have made updates to company examples across all
chapters and included new and fresh examples like Uber, Google and Facebook.
NEW Updated Technology Coverage: We have updated discussions about the latest technologies that impact operations and
supply chain management like 3D printing, robotics and automation, autonomous vehicles, and advancements in sensors and
UPDATED Big Data Analytics: Incorporates the latest on big data analytics in Chapters 1 and 3 and expanded coverage of
NEW Analytics in Decision Making Cases: Each chapter includes a case with thought-provoking questions that require students
to make decisions with technology while considering other operations and business trade-offs.
FEATURES
Sustainability Link: Providing specific business examples that illustrate the issues, “The Sustainability Link” discusses
how the subject of the chapter directly ties to today’s sustainability concerns and challenges.
Before You Begin: Emphasizing our focus on strong pedagogy, Before You Begin provides problem-solving tips and hints
that the student should consider before proceeding to solve the problem.
Supply Chain Link: To emphasize the increasingly important role of supply chain management, there is a section on
supply chain management and expanded coverage of supply chain and services in every chapter.
Big Data Analytics: Incorporates the latest on big data analytics in Chapters 1 and 3 and expanded coverage of predictive
Big Data Analytics: Incorporates the latest on big data analytics in Chapters 1 and 3 and expanded coverage of predictive analytics
and forecasting in Chapter 8. Sustainability Link: Providing specific business examples that
illustrate the issues, “The Sustainability Link” discusses how the subject
challenges.
Before You Begin provides problem-solving tips and hints that the
chapter.
forecasting in Chapter 8.