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The ninth edition of Marketing Concepts and Strategies has been fully updated to reflect the latest marketing themes, together with the authors' real-life practitioner expertise. The marketing world has gone digital as consumers rely on social media; new operational regulations abound on data compliance and privacy. Marketing has become more aligned to ethical, responsible and sustainability issues; the discipline has become more critical and reflective, and the pandemic has changed business strategies worldwide.

This fascinating new core textbook, authored by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, takes a global and strategic approach to the important topic of operations management (OM). Integrating contemporary and traditional theories the text covers everything a student needs to understand the reality of operations in the modern world and combines the latest cutting-edge thinking with innovative learning features. Written in a concise and engaging style and based on up-to-date research in the field, the book provides a range of international case studies and examples that help students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. This is a must-have textbook for students studying operations management modules on undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes. In addition, this is an ideal textbook to accompany modules on operations strategy, production management and services management. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/operations-management. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

This new core textbook, underpinned by rigorous academic research and industry best-practice, offers a practical approach designed to provide students with the tools and techniques required to design and develop an operations strategy. Authored by two of the most well-respected authorities in the field, the book's clear and accessible content explains how operations strategy can create value for an organisation and positively impact on business performance. Case studies with international relevance and which draw on examples from a wide range of industry sectors help students to link theory and practice, develop analytical and problem-solving skills, and gain an understanding of operations strategy in the real world. This textbook caters primarily for MBA students studying modules in Operations Strategy or Operations Management, and is also suited to postgraduate students studying Operations Strategy on specialist courses such as Operations and Supply Chain Management or Logistics and Operations Management. In addition, this is an important text for final year level undergraduate students studying Operations Strategy or Strategic Operations Management.

The new edition of this highly successful textbook draws on the authors' extensive industry experience and academic research to provide a concise and practical approach to developing and implementing strategies. Offering a highly readable text alongside an effective mix of theory, case studies and updated pedagogical features, the book covers both strategic and managerial elements of innovation. The tools described by the well-respected and authoritative author team can be used to improve performance in both service and manufacturing companies, and the text is an excellent practical resource for students and managers alike. This textbook caters primarily for MBA and executive students of Innovation Management. In addition, it is an essential text for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students of Innovation Management, as well as for practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of the subject. New to this Edition: - Updated and expanded coverage throughout based on a review of over 250 key publications on innovation management - 86 international case studies that illustrate both the theory and practice of managing innovation - Video interviews on the companion website to accompany case studies from each chapter, featuring high-profile business managers from around the world - Reflective questions for students at the end of each chapter, with suggested answers on the companion website

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