MRP II: Planning for Manufacturing Excellence / Edition 1

by John W. Toomey

Overview

MRP II explores the principles of MRP II systems, and how the manufacturer can utilize and institute them effectively for maximum profit. The book will serve as a valuable professional reference for manufacturers instituting or utilizing an MRP II scheduling system. It will also be a valuable teaching tool for the 2- and 4- year college or university programs, a reference for APICS certification review, and continuing education programs. There are examples throughout, as well as extensive end-of-chapter case studies and their solutions. A glossary of terms is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412065811
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	06/30/1996
Series:	Chapman & Hall Materials Management/Logistics Series
Edition description:	1996
Pages:	243
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. The Role of Inventory Management.- 3. Product Definition.- 4. The Master Production Schedule.- 5. Concepts and Logic of MRP.- 6. Managing MRP.- 7. Capacity Planning.- 8. Distribution Resource Planning.- 9. Job Shop Execution.- 10. Process Manufacturing Execution.- 11. Just-in-Time Execution.- 12. Mrp Implementation.- Appendix A Glossary.- Appendix B Certification Considerations.- Appendix C Quiz Answers.

Editorial Reviews

The text is authoritative, and provides a good baseline and framework in structuring an extended training course for those unfamiliar with MRP II technology. As a training text, I would find it extremely useful in establishing an educational program within my own environment. - Production and Inventory Management Journal; The text is authoritative, and prvides a good baseline and framework in structuring an extended training course for those unfamiliar with MRP II technology. As a training text, I would find it extremely useful in establishing an educational program within my own environment. - Production and Inventory Management Journal; The text is authoritative, and prvides a good baseline and framework in structuring an extended training course for those unfamiliar with MRP II technology. As a training text, I would find it extremely useful in establishing an educational program within my own environment. - Production and Inventory Management Journal

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