Fundamentals of Manufacturing Planning and Control
Author: Stephen N Chapman
This focused book concentrates on planning and control; it answers the question: “what parts of operations management do we really need to know?” It does not bog the reader down with details, but allows them to concentrate on fundamental principles, such as the development and application of software solutions, inventory management, and lean production concepts.
Topics include: forecasting, sales and operations, scheduling, materials requirements, capacity management, production control, “partnering” activities, and system integration.
An excellent handbook for operations managers, production control workers, inventory control employees, and those involved in supply chain, logistics, and materials management.
Table of Contents:
| Ch. 1 | Overview of planning and control | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | Forecasting fundamentals | 17 |
| Ch. 3 | Sales and operations planning | 45 |
| Ch. 4 | The master schedule | 71 |
| Ch. 5 | Inventory management | 99 |
| Ch. 6 | Material requirements planning | 125 |
| Ch. 7 | Capacity management | 163 |
| Ch. 8 | Production activity control | 179 |
| Ch. 9 | Lean production and JIT | 195 |
| Ch. 10 | Fundamentals of the theory of constraints | 219 |
| Ch. 11 | "Partnering" functions : purchasing and distribution | 233 |
| Ch. 12 | System integration and implementation | 249 |
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Managing Career Transitions: Your Career As A Work In Progress
Author: Kit Harrington Hayes
This book addresses the unique needs of recareering adults, providing them with a six-step model for the process of career transition. It addresses career planning issues relevant to today's rapidly changing and highly competitive market. Provides readers with the "big picture" regarding basic economic principles, the global economy, and shifting market realities. Offers reader guidance on using the Web for career exploration. Information on preparing scannable resumes. Offers readers advice for those who may wish to research their own business opportunities. An invaluable reference book for readers using this program.
Booknews
As a director of career services and career changer herself, Hayes (Northeastern U.) addresses self-assessment and retooling for transition from a developmental perspective without overlooking market trends and entrepreneurship. The appendix elaborates on Dr. Barbara Okun's featured theory of adult development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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