Managing Operations in the Former Soviet Union: Current Situation and Future Development

Dealing with ex‐Soviet republics, American companies desperately need reliable information about the current status of production and operations management in the former Soviet Union. Describes some aspects of managing operations in Russia and other ex‐Soviet republics. The emphasis is made on forecasting, product design, facilities layout and automation, work measurement, inventory management, and quality control. Based on this analysis, presents some recommendations for improving operations management in the former Soviet Union.