Book, Production Management: an introductory approach 4/22[LS]

In a highly competitive context like today, production requires a convergence of resources and efforts and, above all, the full use of organizational skills to offer high quality products at competitive prices. After all, producing and producing well are not exactly synonymous. The secret lies in operational excellence – the challenge that separates successful organizations from those trying to get something done. Exquisitely carrying out the production process – in all its intricacies and in all its complex extension – requires the ability to perfectly integrate all stages, from the input of inputs, involving the supply chain, to the output of finished products or services offered. to the market through a chain of distributors. Production Management cannot be done empirically and randomly. It needs to be done in a rational, planned, integrated, coordinated and excellent way. This requires a vision of the whole and a systemic approach, capable of balancing and harmonizing the varied rhythms and gears that involve systems, materials, people, machines and equipment, as well as dimensions of space and time that need to be taken advantage of in all their details. The work, organized into seven chapters, addresses products and services, production systems, production planning and control, materials management and production controls. To reinforce the learning of all this content, at the end of each chapter, there are several questions for review. This 4th edition has as a novelty access to the Chiavenato Digital Virtual Classroom, where you will find content complementary to the work, such as cases for discussion and exercises, as well as supporting texts, such as find out more and trends in Production Management. APPLICATION This book was designed to provide a generic and integrated view of the production process in an introductory approach. It is recommended reading for everyone involved in the challenging area of ​​production, whether professionals, students, external or internal consultants. ?