International Operations, Innovation and Sustainability (Hardcover)

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International Operations, Innovation and Sustainability

by Arvind Upadhyay, Celine Vadam, Vikas Kumar, and Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes
Published: 1 July 2017

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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 IndustryPART 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

Product Details:
ISBN: 9781910781449
Publisher: Transnational Press London
Published: 1 July 2017
Language: English
Pages: 110
Binding: Paperback
Interior Ink: Black & white
Weight (approx.): 0.24 kg
Dimensions (approx.): 15.24cm wide x 22.86cm tall