Stevenson OM
Foundational Operations Management textbook (14th Ed).
View MIT OCW OM
Sloan School's complete lecture series on Operations.
Explore ASCM Dictionary
The global standard for Supply Chain terminology.
Access PuLP Python
Linear programming library for Capacity & APP optimization.
Docs AnyLogic
Advanced simulation for manufacturing and logistics.
Visit Odoo ERP
Open-source MRP and inventory management sandbox.
Try ERP SCOR Model
ASCM standard for supply chain process reference.
Learn Arena Sim
Rockwell process simulation software for IE.
Visit POMS Templates
Operations management templates for Excel.
Get Templates The Goal
Goldratt's classic on Theory of Constraints.
Read Summary Little's Law
Interactive tool for WIP and Lead Time calculations.
Calculate VSM Mapper
Lucidchart templates for Value Stream Mapping.
Map Process Tableau Public
Supply chain visualization and dashboard gallery.
Explore Simio Sim
3D simulation and Digital Twin software for Industry 4.0.
Visit Lean Six Sigma
IASSC official methodologies and certification guides.
Learn SciPy Optimize
Python scientific library for production scheduling.
Docs FlexSim
3D discrete-event simulation for factory planning.
Explore NetSuite MRP
Cloud-based ERP for material requirements planning.
Demo Blockchain SC
IBM's guide to blockchain for transparent operations.
Read APICS CPIM
Official body of knowledge for inventory management.
Certification MiniTab
Statistical software for quality control and Six Sigma.
Visit
Supply Chain Dive
Daily news on transportation and logistics.
ReadWSJ Logistics
The Wall Street Journal's logistics section.
ReadBloomberg SC
Global coverage of manufacturing disruptions.
ReadFreightWaves
Freight market intelligence and pricing data.
ReadSC Brain
Portal for supply chain management news.
VisitInbound Logistics
Magazines for demand-driven operations.
ReadLogistics Mgmt
Coverage of warehousing and transportation.
ReadSC Now Podcast
Leaders discussing digital transformation.
ListenLet's Talk SC
Innovations and diversity in logistics.
ListenSCMR News
Insights for operational executives.
ReadDC Velocity
Logistics and supply chain strategy hub.
ReadTransport Topics
News for the trucking and freight industries.
ReadSourcing Journal
Strategic news for global apparel and retail SC.
ReadRetail Dive
Trends in retail inventory and delivery.
ReadIndustryWeek
News and insights for manufacturing leaders.
ReadManufacturing.net
Global news on manufacturing technology.
ReadAutomationWorld
Latest in industrial automation and control.
ReadProLogis Research
Quarterly reports on industrial real estate.
ReadDHL Trend Radar
Interactive feed of logistics tech trends.
ExploreMaersk Insights
Thought leadership on container shipping.
ReadFedEx Newsroom
Updates on global trade and express logistics.
Read
SimLean-TRIZ (2025)
Thenarasu & Narassima - Digital Twin framework.
JournalCLSC Inventory (2025)
Thenarasu et al. - Closed-loop supply chain sim.
JournalAssembly Simulation (2023)
Thenarasu et al. - Productivity in complex assembly.
JournalMould Shop (2024)
Thenarasu et al. - Continuous improvement modeling.
JournalCardiology DES (2022)
Thenarasu et al. - Hospital performance simulation.
JournalFJSP Optimization (2024)
Thenarasu et al. - Scheduling via simulation.
JournalJob Shop Dispatch (2022)
Narassima et al. - Algorithm for setup minimization.
JournalSC Resilience Index
Narassima et al. - Fuzzy logic index for resilience.
ScholarBullwhip Effect (1997)
Lee et al. - Quantifying demand amplification.
ReadToyota TPS (1977)
Sugimori et al. - Foundation of JIT/Lean.
ReadTOC Basics (1990)
Goldratt - Principles of managing bottlenecks.
ReadLean Thinking (1996)
Womack & Jones - Banish waste, create wealth.
ReadSC Resilience (2005)
Sheffi & Rice - View of the resilient enterprise.
ReadEOQ Classic (1913)
Harris - How many parts to make at once.
ReadDigital SC (2018)
Buyukozkan - Framework for digital transformation.
ReadJIT in US (1982)
Schonberger - Japanese mfg techniques.
ReadMass Customization
Pine (1993) - Frontiers of business competition.
ReadVMI Systems (1996)
Waller et al. - Impact of Vendor Managed Inventory.
ReadSC Risk Mgmt (2004)
Christopher & Peck - Building resilient SC.
ReadIndustry 4.0 (2016)
Lasi et al. - Concept and foundations.
ReadWarehouse Mgmt
Gu et al. (2007) - Research in warehouse design.
Read
Lego: Regional Mfg
Opening factories in Vietnam and US (2024).
ReadIKEA: Circularity
Furniture buy-back and reuse strategy (2024).
ReadMaersk: Net Zero
Decarbonizing ocean freight by 2040.
ReadTesla: Vertical Integ
Manufacturing chips and batteries in-house.
ReadRed Sea: Rerouting
Impact of Suez disruptions on JIT (2024).
ReadWalmart: Gen-AI
AI-driven inventory forecasting success (2024).
ReadApple: SC Shift
Moving production from China to India/Vietnam.
ReadToyota: Chip Crisis
How JIT evolved after the 2021-23 shortages.
ReadZara: Fast Fashion
Responsive SC as a competitive advantage.
ReadDell: Build-to-Order
The classic case of negative cash conversion cycle.
ReadAmazon: Robot Docs
Automation in fulfillment centers (Proteus 2024).
ReadFedEx: Data-First
Utilizing fdx data platform for small businesses.
ReadNike: ERP Failure
Lessons from the $400M demand software glitch.
ReadFord: Rouge Complex
The history and future of integrated mfg.
ReadCoca-Cola: Local SC
Manufacturing close to the point of consumption.
ReadIKEA: Flat Pack
Revolutionizing logistics through product design.
ReadP&G: Sync SC
Real-time data sharing with retailers.
ReadSiemens: Digital Twin
The "Amberg" factory as a model of 4.0.
ReadBMW: iFactory
Flexible assembly for EV and ICE on one line.
ReadAirbus: A350 SC
Managing a global multi-tier aerospace SC.
ReadPatagonia: Repair
Circular economy and product longevity.
Read
McKinsey Ops
Insights on Industry 4.0 and agility.
ViewGartner Top 25
Annual ranking of global supply chains.
ViewBCG Digital SC
Reports on SC 4.0 and automation.
ViewDeloitte Factory
The future of the Smart Factory.
ViewBain SC Strategy
Resilience and efficiency in operations.
ViewKPMG Risk Index
Quarterly supply chain risk analysis.
ViewPwC ESG Report
Sustainability in global sourcing.
ViewDHL Radar
Deep-dives into future logistics tech.
ViewWorld Bank LPI
Trade logistics performance rankings.
ViewCapgemini Inst.
Sustainable operations research.
ViewAccenture Tech
AI in procurement and production.
ViewWEF Mfg Report
Global manufacturing competitiveness.
ViewIBM IBV Reports
Blockchain and AI for SC visibility.
ViewCIPS Knowledge
Procurement and sourcing benchmarks.
ViewGartner Magic Quad
Evaluating WMS and ERP vendors.
ViewEY SC 3.0
Evolving from digital to autonomous.
ViewAlixPartners
Disruption and turnaround in mfg.
ViewMHI Annual Report
Innovations in material handling.
ViewUN SDG SC
United Nations sustainable SC goals.
ViewMIT CTL Briefs
Working papers from MIT Center for Logistics.
ViewS&P Global SC
Economic indicators for global trade.
View
JOM
Journal of Operations Management (FT50).
JournalMgmt Science
Flagship INFORMS journal (FT50).
JournalMSOM
Mfg & Service Ops Management (FT50).
JournalOps Research
Theory and applications (FT50).
JournalIJPE
Int'l Journal of Prod. Economics.
JournalSCM: Int'l Journal
Emerald's lead SC journal.
JournalEJOR
European Journal of Operational Research.
JournalIJPR
Int'l Journal of Prod. Research.
JournalDecision Sciences
Focus on decision-making in firms.
JournalProduction & Ops Mgmt
POMS official journal (FT50).
JournalHarvard Bus. Review
Applied management research (FT50).
JournalMIT Sloan Mgmt Rev
Intersections of mgmt & tech (FT50).
JournalJ. SC Management
The first journal in the field.
JournalJournal of Business Log
CSCMP official academic journal.
JournalComputers & IE
Intersection of computing and IE.
JournalOmega
The International Journal of Mgmt Science.
JournalInterface
INFORMS journal on practice of OR/MS.
JournalAcademy of Mgmt J.
Top-tier management research (FT50).
JournalLogistics
MDPI open access logistics research.
JournalSustainability
Focus on green SC and circularity.
JournalExpert Systems
AI applications in operations.
Journal