1. The book is written in an engaging literary style, makes extensive use of examples, and is based on the research and consulting experience of the authors.
2. The theme of managing services for competitive advantage is emphasized in each chapter and provides a focus for each management topic.
3. The integration of technology, operations, and human behavior is recognized as central to effective service management.
4. Emphasis is placed on the need for continuous improvement in quality and productivity in order to compete effectively in a global environment.
5. To motivate the reader, a vignette of a well-known company starts each chapter, illustrating the strategic nature of the topic to be covered.
6. Each chapter has a preview, closing summary, key terms and definitions, service benchmark, topics for discussion, an interactive exercise, solved problems and exercises when appropriate, and one or more cases.
著者信息
作者简介
Sanjeev Bordoloi
现职:University of St. Thomas
James A. Fitzsimmons
现职:University of Texas
Mona J. Fitzsimmons
图书目录
PART I: UNDERSTANDING SERVICES Ch 1 The Service Economy Ch 2 Service Strategy
PART II: DESIGNING THE SERVICE ENTERPRISE Ch 3 New Service Development Ch 4 The Service Encounter Ch 5 Supporting Facility and Process Flows Ch 6 Service Quality Ch 7 Process Improvement Ch 8 Service Facility Location
PART III: MANAGING SERVICE OPERATIONS Ch 9 Service Supply Relationships Ch 10 Globalization of Services Ch 11 Managing Capacity and Demand Ch 12 Managing Waiting Lines Ch 13 Capacity Planning and Queuing Models
PART IV: QUANTITATIVE MODELS FOR SERVICE MANAGEMENT Ch 14 Forecasting Demand for Services Ch 15 Managing Service Inventory Ch 16 Managing Service Projects