Topic - Quantitative Analysis approach : Quantitative Analysis for Management – Render & Stair 6.2 RECOMMENDED: · Production and Operations Management – Stevenson, WJ · The Management of Manufacturing – Anderson, EJ · Production Planning and Control – Bolton, W · Production / Operations Management – wild, Ray Journals (in Periodical Section of Library) · Production and operation management · Industrial Engineering Magazine Chapter 1: · Describe the quantitative analysis approach: Objectives and Application · Benefits and drawbacks · Discuss and explain: Differences between quantitative & qualitative approaches The use of modelling in quantitative analysis Chapter 2 – 7: Describe the particular technique: Objectives and Application Benefits and drawbacks · Practical application of each technique Don't forget to: Indicate your own conclusions and recommendations to organisations The study must include a project from manufacturing and/or service industries, illustrating the use of these techniques.