Master planning and scheduling : an essential guide to competitive manufacturing

Table of Contents: 1 Chaos in Manufacturing 2 Why Master Planning and Scheduling 3 The Mechanics of Master Planning and Scheduling 4 Managing the Supply Chain with Master Planning and Scheduling 5 Using the MPS Output for Make-to-Stock Products 6 Where and What to Master Plan and Master Schedule 7 Scheduling in a Flow Environment 8 Planning Bills 9 Two-Level MPS Coupled with Other Advanced Techniques 10 Using MPS Output for Make-to-Order Products 11 Master Planning and Scheduling in Custom-Product Environments 12 Finishing or Final Assembly Scheduling 13 Data Integrity Requirements to Support Master Planning and Scheduling 14 Integrated Business Planning 15 Resource Requirements Planning and Rough Cut Capacity Planning 16 Supply Management and Aggregate Master Planning 17 Demand Management and Aggregate Master Planning 18 The Proven Path to a Successful MPS Implementation (Phase 1) 19 The Proven Path to a Successful MPS Implementation (Phase 2) 20 The Proven Path to a Successful MPS Implementation (Phase 3

Discover the real-world benefits of the Oliver Wight master planning and scheduling approach. This book provides a superb examination of contemporary master planning and scheduling approaches, as well as an insightful assessment on the future of master planning and scheduling procedures and the profession. Written in the context of an ever-changing digital environment and supplemented with new and crucial information required to implement best practises, the book is a guide for practitioners and leaders on the principles of master planning and scheduling and their application to contemporary and future work environments. This book will teach its readers: Insights addressing the top-down, bottom-up, and side-to-side integration of business practises to support the strategic direction and tactical deployment of a company.