McDonald, Stan C.Unknown
John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (Hoboken, New Jersey, 2015) (eng) English9781119198208UnknownUnknownMATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING; Includes index; A solid introduction to materials management and the tools needed to create a world-class materials management program
This nuts-and-bolts guide presents an overview of the inner workings of the materials process, as well as the best practices to achieve a world-class operating system that will help to eliminate ineffective materials management. Coverage includes discussion of material requirements planning, planning parameters, electronic data interchange, and material control graphs and reports, among many other topics. Thorough and practical, Materials Management explains the impact that inadequate inventory control has on a company and how these poor controls can reduce production, cause inefficiencies in labor, create excessive inventory, and increase freight expenses.
Stan McDonald (Northville, MI) is an independent consultant on materials management. Throughout his 30-year career, he has held various positions in the supply chain/materials management arena.
Physical dimension
1 online resource (xv, 192 p.)Unknownill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Ch. 1. Before Computer Systems --
Ch. 2. Material Requirements Planning --
Ch. 3. The Raging Fire and Firefighting --
Ch. 4. A Strong, Well-Balanced Materials Organization --
Ch. 5. General Review of Materials Practices --
Ch. 6. Lead Time --
Ch. 7. Inventory Accuracy --
Ch. 8. Cycle Counting --
Ch. 9. Releases to Suppliers --
Ch. 10. Planning Parameters --
Ch. 11. Electronic Data Interchange --
Ch. 12. Materials Control Graphs and Reports --
Ch. 13. Obsolescence --
Ch. 14. Physical Inventories --
Ch. 15. Receiving --
Ch. 16. Shipping --
Ch. 17. Carrier Selection --
Ch. 18. Supplier Selection and Ratings --
Ch. 19. Production --
Ch. 20. Best Materials Control Effort --
Ch. 21. Advanced Logistics Planning --
App. A. Mexican Plants --
App. B. Management Philosophies --
App. C. Color Code Management Styles.