Master scheduling [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to competitive manufacturing / / John F. Proud

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910143407303321
• Autore: Proud John F
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2007
• ISBN: 1-118-42919-2; 1-119-20174-8; 1-280-85504-5; 9786610855049; 0-470-10701-4
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (689 p.)
• Collana: Oliver Wight manufacturing series
• Disciplina: 658.5; 658.53
• Soggetti: Production scheduling; Manufacturing resource planning; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Chaos in manufacturing -- Why master scheduling -- The mechanics of master scheduling -- Managing with the master schedule -- Using the MPS output in a make-to-stock environment -- What to master schedule -- Scheduling in a flow environment -- Planning bills -- Two-level MPS and other advanced techniques -- Using MPS output in a make-to-order environment -- Master scheduling in custom-product environments -- Finishing schedules -- Sales and operations planning -- Rough-cut capacity planning -- Supply management -- Demand management -- Effective implementation -- Order from chaos -- Appendix A: class A master scheduling process and performance checklists -- Appendix B: master scheduling sample implementation task list -- Appendix C: master scheduling policy, procedure, and flow diagram listing -- Appendix D: master scheduling sample process flow diagram.
• Sommario/riassunto: Master scheduling is an essential planning tool that helps manufacturers synchronize their production cycle with actual market ; demand. The third edition of this easy-to-follow handbook helps you understand the basic and more advanced concepts of master scheduling, from implementation to capacity planning to final assembly techniques. Packed with handy checklists and examples, Master Scheduling, Third Edition delivers guidelines and techniques for a world-class master schedule.