Manufacturing planning and control systems

Author(s)

• Vollmann, Thomas E.
• Berry, William L.
• Whybark, D. Clay

Bibliographic Information

Manufacturing planning and control systems

Thomas E. Vollmann, William L. Berry, D. Clay Whybark

Irwin, c1992

3rd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The book is well-known for having the most current coverage available. A "non-numerical" approach is used with thoroughly integrated real applications. The Third Edition will provide complete integration of JIT concepts and techniques, continued use of real-world examples, and improved organization and style. There is more coverage of global factors, human issues, and strategic issues. The book also provides an introduction to production planning and control, as well as coverage of more advanced topics.

Table of Contents

Manufacturing Planning and Control. Material Requirements Planning. Just-in-Time. Capacity Planning. Production Activity Control. Master Production Scheduling. Production Planning. Demand Management. Integrated MPC Systems. Advanced Concepts in Material Requirements Planning. Advanced Concepts in Just-in-Time. Advanced Concepts in Scheduling. Advanced Concepts in Master Production Scheduling. Advanced Concepts in Production Planning. Short-Term Forecasting Systems. Independent Demand Inventory Management. Distribution Requirements Planning. MPC Frontiers.

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Details

• NCID: BA18612907
• ISBN:
  • 025608808X
• LCCN: 91026037
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Homewood, IL
• Pages/Volumes: xx, 844 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : TS176
  • DC20 : 658.5
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Production planning
  • LCSH : Production control