Summary Operations Management 11th edition 2026 - / 9781292759449 / + practice test + learning objectives + core concepts

$14.85

Preview 4 out of 79 pages

Summary

Summary Operations Management 11th edition 2026 - / 9781292759449 / + practice test + learning objectives + core concepts

0.0

(0 reviews)

- sold

79 pages

2025/2026

Institution CTP - Certified Turnaround Professional

Course CTP - Certified Turnaround Professional

Preview 4 out of 79 pages

This is the entire summary of the 11th edition from 2026. The wrong book was linked as Stuvia does not have it yet. Including the practice test with all answers, the learning objectives and most important core concepts from the book explained. All in 1.

Content preview

summary operations management slack 11th edition 2026 9781292759449

,summary operations management slack 11th edition 2026 9781292759449

, summary operations management slack 11th edition 2026 9781292759449

Part 1 – Directing the Operation

1. Operations Management
The Transformation Process

Every operation functions as a transformation system that converts inputs into outputs while adding
value.

Inputs

Transformed resources include:

 Materials

 Information

 Customers

Transforming resources include:

 Employees

 Equipment

 Buildings

 Information systems

Transformation Activities

Transformation may involve:

 Physical manufacturing

 Transportation

 Storage

 Information processing

 Customer interaction

Outputs

Outputs consist of:

 Physical goods

 Services

 Digital products

 Information

, summary operations management slack 11th edition 2026 9781292759449

Types of Operations

Operations vary according to the dominant transformation process.

Manufacturing Operations

Characteristics include:

 Tangible outputs

 Inventory storage

 Standardized production

 High capital investment

Examples:

 Automobile production

 Food processing

 Electronics manufacturing

Service Operations

Characteristics include:

 Intangible outputs

 Simultaneous production and consumption

 High customer interaction

Hybrid Operations

Many organizations combine manufacturing and services.

Examples include:

 Software companies

 Online retailers

 Automotive maintenance

Connected book

Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones Operations Management

Edition: Unknown ISBN: 9781292254036 Edition: Unknown

Document information

Summarized whole book?: Yes
Uploaded on: July 24, 2026
Number of pages: 79
Written in: 2025/2026
Type: Summary

Report Copyright Violation

$14.85

Written by students who passed

Immediately available after payment

Read online or as PDF

Scriptiebibliotheek

4.0

(819)

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Frequently asked questions

Can't I just make this for free with AI?

AI tools give you vast, general information. They don't know your course, your professor, or what actually gets asked in your exam. This document was written by a fellow student who understood the nuances of exactly this course and passed it. You get focused, curated study material, not a generic starting point you still have to rework.

Is this document still relevant for my course?

Every document shows the academic year, the linked textbook, and the institution, so you can check upfront whether it matches your course. Take a look at the free preview too to see if it fits.

What if the document isn't what I hoped?

No worries! If you change your mind within 14 days of purchase and have not downloaded the document yet, you will get a refund. Your purchase is completely risk-free.

Who am I actually buying from?

Stuvia is a marketplace: you buy directly from the student who created the document. Stuvia handles payment securely and backs every purchase with the free exchange guarantee, so you never take on any risk.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No. You pay $14.85 once for this document and nothing more. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no fine print.

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF that is available immediately after payment. You can read the document online or download it, and it stays accessible through your profile indefinitely.

Why can I trust Stuvia?

4.6 stars on Google and Trustpilot from over 2,000 reviews. In the past 30 days 31372 documents were sold through Stuvia internationally. And we have been doing this for 16 years now. Every document also shows its rating and how many times it has been sold.

Summary Operations Management 11th edition 2026 - / 9781292759449 / + practice test + learning objectives + core concepts

Content preview

Document information

More like this

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

Pay as you like, start learning right away

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions

Can't I just make this for free with AI?

Is this document still relevant for my course?

What if the document isn't what I hoped?

Who am I actually buying from?

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

What do I get when I buy this document?

Why can I trust Stuvia?

Summary Operations Management 11th edition 2026 - / 9781292759449 / + practice test + learning objectives + core concepts

Content preview

Document information

Browse related subjects

Subjects

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

Pay as you like, start learning right away

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions

Can't I just make this for free with AI?

Is this document still relevant for my course?

What if the document isn't what I hoped?

Who am I actually buying from?

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

What do I get when I buy this document?

Why can I trust Stuvia?