September 2025
Intermediate to advanced
496 pages
19h 14m
English
book
Managing Quality: Integrating the Supply Chain, with eBook Access Code, 8th Edition
by S. Thomas Foster, John W. Gardner
Overview
The gold-standard introduction to quality management throughout the supply chain
Quality management is at the heart of successful supply chains, and Managing Quality: Integrating the Supply Chain, Eighth Edition provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date approach to mastering this critical field. This edition builds on a foundation of modern quality theory while integrating cutting-edge advancements, including AI, IoT, and risk management in global supply chains. With a focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and service quality, this leading textbook equips students and professionals with the essential tools to enhance quality and operational effectiveness.
WILEY ADVANTAGE
Provides a student-friendly introduction to quality management through a unifying supply chain framework that links foundational quality management principles with modern advancements in Lean, Six Sigma, and service quality
Presents a contingency-based approach grounded in both research and practitioner insights to offer adaptable quality management strategies
Integrates real-world case studies, including insights from Samsung, Apple, and Great Ormond Street Hospital
Explores cutting-edge topics such as AI, IoT, big data analytics, and digital transformation in quality management
Enhances learning with experiential exercises, active figures, and engaging interactive content
Emphasizes ethical considerations in quality management, including ISO standards and corporate social responsibility
Offers instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides, test banks, and guided discussion questions
AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE
This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text.
Managing Quality integrates video content developed to complement the text and engage readers more deeply with the fascinating field of quality management. Bloomberg News videos demonstrating and applying concepts are integrated throughout the e-text.
Downloadable Content appears in applicable chapters, enabling students to see and work with data and spreadsheets.
Concept Check Questions at the end of each section provide immediate feedback, helping readers monitor their understanding and mastery of the material.
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