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.
Chapter 1. Before Computer Systems.
Chapter 2. Material Requirements Planning.
Chapter 3. The Raging Fire and Firefighting.
Chapter 4. A Strong, Well-Balanced Materials Organization.
Chapter 5. General Review of Materials Practices.
Chapter 6. Lead Time.
Chapter 7. Inventory Accuracy.
Chapter 8. Cycle Counting.
Chapter 9. Releases to Suppliers.
Chapter 10. Planning Parameters.
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This is a comprehensive look into the total materials management of a manufacturing operation. This book puts professionalism into materials management. Most manufacturing disciplines are backed by engineering, finance, or business degrees, but very little is geared toward the materials management field. This book helps to rectify that shortcoming.
-- Michael D. Sanna --
Thirty Plus Years in manufacturing management
Stan knows how to get the best out of your materials management system. He works with all facets of the organization, including lean, to implement the materials business processes that make sense.
-- Jim McManus --
Director, Process Engineering, Henniges Automotive