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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Drawing on author Stan McDonald's vast industry experience, Materials Management: An Executive's Supply Chain Guide presents you with a foundation to the basic methods and concepts used to successfully manage the flow of materials within your organization and throughout the supply chain. Its practical, user-friendly style will show you how to improve your company's operations as well as its bottom line."
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"Materials Management shows you how to work smart and avoid common problems through best- and worst-case studies with sneak peeks into the "inner workings" of the materials process. Explaining 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, this resourceful book prepares your company to become best-in-class. Its strategies, solutions, and technologies that keep your company financially viable and competitive in our ever-changing global economy."--Jacket.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
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MIL
Stock Number
202800
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Materials management.
International Standard Book Number
047043757X
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Business logistics-- Management.
Inventory control.
Material requirements planning.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Production & Operations Management.