{"product_id":"world-class-production-and-inventory-management-9780471178552","title":"World Class Production and Inventory Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Darryl V. Landvater\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Management - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Inside Flap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eince it was first published, World Class Production and Inventory Management has become essential reading for quality professionals who are responsible for distribution, production, and inventory planning. Written by Darryl Landvater--a well-known consultant and educator with The Oliver Wight Companies--it continues to be a popular primer, adopted by a growing number of training organizations both here and abroad. Now, this authoritative resource has been completely revised and expanded to bring you an up-to-date, in-depth look at the unique tools, systems, and procedures of production and inventory management (P\u0026amp;IM). Providing practical guidelines and proven methodologies, the Second Edition of World Class Production and Inventory Management delivers a fool-proof game plan for operating a successful manufacturing enterprise. Along with comprehensive coverage of successful methods and techniques, including Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Just-in-Time, Total Quality Management, and Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), the book walks you through key operating techniques, from master production scheduling to sales and operations planning. This new edition is also one of the first to cover Efficient Consumer Response (ECR). ECR is designed for retailers as well as manufacturers who find themselves expanding into retail operations. With clear explanations and practical advice, you'll learn how to evaluate material and capacity plans, as well as how to implement MRP II and use an MRP II closed loop system to operate your company more effectively. Real-world examples from companies such as Boeing and Martin Marietta are among those examples adding new perspectives on manufacturing integration and managing multiple demand streams. You'll find essential details on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEfficient Consumer Response (ECR)--definition, objectives, implementation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustomer linking--vendor managed replenishment (VMR), multiple demand streams, integration of VMR with planning and scheduling systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemand management--fundamentals of sales planning, available-to-promise (ATP) calculations, distribution resource planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial requirements planning--key activities and measurements, bottom up feedback, concurrent engineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant and supplier scheduling--input-output and shop floor control, Kanban, purchase orders, Just-in-Time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Indispensable for APICS members seeking CPIM certification, World Class Production and Inventory Management will be equally so for all who are looking to achieve performance excellence in production and inventory management.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45155027058839,"sku":"9780471178552","price":6198.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780471178552.webp?v=1767300573","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/world-class-production-and-inventory-management-9780471178552","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}