Sustainability

International Operations, Innovation and Sustainability

by Arvind Upadhyay, Celine Vadam, Vikas Kumar, and Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes

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This book is for anyone with a keen interest in the rapidly evolving field of international operations, innovation and sustainability. It combines an accessible explanation of key concepts and methods used in international operations, innovation and sustainability. This book covers both basic as well as advanced topics, illustrated with carefully crafted case studies. Question sections are designed to measure understanding and lessons learned. The engaging case studies are highly relevant to the fields of international operation, innovation and sustainability. The cases also cover how to tackle technology-related issues, setting up new business and managing cost. Subject matter experts in academia and industry share first-hand experience and knowledge on international operations, innovation and sustainability.

Contents

Preface
PART 1 OPERATIONS AND LEARNING
Introduction 3
Chapter One: International Operations and Learning
PART 2 OPERATIONS, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Chapter Two: International Operations and Innovation 21
Chapter Three: International Operations and Sustainability
PART 3 CASE STUDIES
Chapter Four: Case Study: Hotel Industry 33
Chapter Five: Case Study: Automobile Manufacturing Industry
PART 4 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
Chapter Six: Discussion 75
Chapter Seven: Conclusion 81
Appendix: Questions used in interviews 85
References 87
Index 95

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Arvind UPADHYAY is a Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Brighton Business School, University of Brighton, UK.

Celine VADAM is a hospitality and tourism industry project manager based in London.

Vikas KUMAR is an Associate Professor in Enterprise Operations Management at Bristol Business School, the University of the West of England (UWE), UK.

Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes is Professor of Operations Management and Head of the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement
Centre for Supply Chain Improvement in the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Derby, UK.

CREDITS: Cover Design: Gizem Cakir

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