Operations Management

One core operational improvement — moving from a “push” to a “pull” method of scheduling — can have large implications for organizations’ agility.

The fourth annual report documents a wavering commitment to sustainability in lean times but steady pressure from investors and corporate buyers.

From artificial intelligence to supply chains to the future of China’s economy, these books help explain what’s happening in today’s business environment.

A new book from MIT Sloan’s Steven Spear provides leaders with a blueprint for designing, sustaining, and improving their organization’s sociotechnical systems.

AI-enriched KPIs, known as smart KPIs, can better guide organizations toward key business goals.

Researchers studying good jobs, digital transformation, misinformation, and innovation were nominated for the 2023 Thinkers50 awards.

An expert in corporate governance and operations management, Pounds championed a new generation of MIT Sloan faculty members and served on dozens of corporate boards.

Practical advice for leaders on rooting out toxic culture and seeking gains from artificial intelligence and operations improvements.

A good jobs system prioritizes customers and is designed to maximize employees’ productivity, motivation, and contributions.

Oatly’s Heidi Hackemer shares how practicing bravery and self-care and creating momentum can help leaders encourage purpose-led work in their organizations.