A new Sixth edition is available from January 2023. (Search for The Lean Toolbox Sixth edition). An e book of this (Fifth) edition is available.

This is the Fifth Edition of what has become a standard bestselling text on the tools, systems, and principles of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Operations. The Lean Toolbox covers Lean Philosophy, The Science of Lean, Improvement, Change, Strategy, Flow, Mapping, Scheduling, Layout, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, Lean Accounting, and Lean ...

The most accessible Krugman/Wells text, now in Achieve.

When it comes to explaining fundamental economic principles by drawing on current economic issues and events, no one is more effective than Nobel laureate and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman and co-author, Robin Wells. In this modular text, Krugman and Wells’ signature storytelling style helps readers understand economic concepts in the real world. Instead of long, traditional chapters of traditional length, this version presents...

Every decision is an economic decision.

Principles of Economics by Betsey Stevenson (University of Michigan), and Justin Wolfers (University of Michigan) emphasises that every decision is an economic decision. The authors’ focus on useful economics uses compelling explanations and real-life examples to help students develop and apply economic intuition to their everyday decisions. They provide a thoroughly fresh take on a wide range of foundational topics in an engaging presentation that ha...

As modern warehouses continue to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies to maximize their role in the supply chain, understand how to successfully manage these warehouses with this bestselling book. The fifth edition of Warehouse Management is fully updated to include the most current information from across the industry. It also explores emerging technologies, like AI, robotics and automation and how they are shaping today's warehouse operations.

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'An urgent read … Karl Popper for the 21st century' Robert Phillips, former CEO, Edelman EMEA and author of Trust me, PR is Dead 'Heffernan is ... a deft storyteller. Uncharted is ... wise and appealingly human' Tim Harford, Financial TimesHow can we think about the future? What do we need to do – and who do we need to be? In her bold and invigorating new book, distinguished businesswoman and author Margaret Heffernan explores the people and organisations who aren’t daunted by uncertai...

Ship management has constantly had to evolve to take into account the advancements in technology as well as the demands of the shipping industry. Having internet access and email on board ship has meant that the ship manager has to possess certain sets of skills to function effectively in the post, including computer literacy. The emergence of large multi-national ship management companies has also changed how business is conducted and this is turn means that the ship manager and tiers of man...

Business Research Methods covers all the stages in undertaking research using a clear, structured step-by-step guide. Christina Quinlan's qualitive and holistic approaches are combined with William Zikmund's quantitative and advanced methods in this fully updated third edition, to give students a broad spectrum of approaches for their research project. This comprehensive text is essential reading for all business students getting to grips with research methods for their project.

Breaking down the OEE methodology from a historical perspective, this book explores the overall effectiveness of machines and unveils novel design improvement methods, including hazard analysis, rate of change of failure analysis, failure rate finite element analysis, and theory of inventive problem solving. Explains what OEE is and how it can be used to address capacity issues and achieve overall effectiveness of machines Examines the issues of OEE and breaks down the methodology from a hist...

This cutting-edge and engaging student textbook, now in a second edition, provides essential coverage of marketing principles for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, with a strong focus on the increasing global and digital aspects of these industries.