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Operations and Supply Chain Management 2026 EverGreen Release By F. Robert Jacobs, Richard B. Chase

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Pages: 769
File size: 18 MB
Format: Digital PDF
Course: Business
Category: eBook[PDF]

About this ebook

Operations and Supply Chain Management: 2026 Release by F. Robert Jacobs and Richard B. Chase is a market-leading textbook published by McGraw Hill. It utilizes an "Evergreen" digital delivery model, ensuring academic content, digital case studies, and analytics tools remain continually updated and relevant. [1, 2]

Core Book Specifications

Authors: F. Robert Jacobs (Indiana University) and Richard B. Chase (University of Southern California)
Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Publication Date: January 7, 2026
Standard Edition ISBN-13: 978-1266157394
International Student Edition (ISE) ISBN-13: 978-1266083211
Print Length: 768 pages [1, 2, 3, 5]

Main Curricular Sections

The textbook structure evaluates operational landscapes through four comprehensive phases: [1]

Section 1: Strategy and Design – Covers operational strategy, sustainability, product/service design, project management, capacity optimization, and learning curves. [1]
Section 2: Manufacturing and Service Processes – Details facility layouts, healthcare operations, waiting line simulations, quality management, and Six Sigma data metrics. [1]
Section 3: Supply Chain Processes – Evaluates lean logistics networks, procurement, and global sourcing strategies. [1]
Section 4: Supply and Demand Planning – Focuses on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Internet of Things (IoT), forecasting models, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and inventory controls. [1]

Digital Learning Tools

The 2026 Evergreen system integrates through the McGraw Hill Connect platform, offering functional tools for students and instructors: [1, 2, 3]

SmartBook: Adaptive reading tech that customizes study content based on individual learning gaps.
Application-Based Activities (ABAs): Highly interactive, data-driven simulation exercises mapping real business problems.
Data Analytics Focus: In-depth problem-solving practice featuring linear programming via Excel Solver and carbon footprint evaluation tracking. [1, 2, 3, 4]