Materials Management

An Executive's Supply Chain Guide

Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Production & Operations Management
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Author: Stan C. McDonald ISBN: 9780470449097
Publisher: Wiley Publication: March 9, 2009
Imprint: Wiley Language: English
Author: Stan C. McDonald
ISBN: 9780470449097
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: March 9, 2009
Imprint: Wiley
Language: English

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.

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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.

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