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Whilst much of operations research and management is about refining and improving the day-to-day activities of a business or organization, this chapter has a focus on the very different set of challenges and responses around the creation, deployment, and conclusion of specific change projects. With these concerns in mind, this chapter presents a simplified methodology and ready-to-use project management techniques for the delivery of successful projects. The chapter goes on to contextualize these tools and techniques using a practical example, highlighting their effectiveness and important practical considerations.
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Eyers, D., Naim, M. (2019). Project Management for Effective Operations Management. In: Wells, P. (eds) Contemporary Operations and Logistics. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14493-7_2
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