In Sorin Dumitrascu's Operations Management: A Practical Guide, readers are provided with a comprehensive understanding of operations management, supply chain management, and product and service management. The book covers the fundamentals of operations management that are required to create goods and services, and deliver them to intended users, customers and the market. The book takes a practical approach to operations management and minimizes the complexities and differences between the various sub-functions of operations management. The author provides readers with an introduction to product and service management, as well as how operations management interfaces with marketing. Supply chain management is a crucial part of operations management that requires the coordination of various areas of the business, such as procurement, production, and logistics, to best serve the market. The book covers different methods to illustrate supply chains that are related to services and products in an organization. Inventory management is also discussed, emphasizing the balance between meeting customer demand and minimizing costs. The book presents an important tool for professionals and students in business, operations management, and related fields. It provides readers with a practical understanding of operations management while simplifying the complexities, differences and nuances for instructional and training purposes. Overall, Operations Management: A Practical Guide is a must-read for business professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of operations management and increase the effectiveness of their supply chain management.