Master Scheduling: A Practical Guide to Competitive Manufacturing - Hardcover

Proud, John F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471132195 ISBN 13: 9780471132196

Publisher: Wiley, 1994

Synopsis

Advance Praise for Master Scheduling "Master scheduling, the complex integration of all management planning activities, is presented in John Proud’s effective style. A tremendously broad undertaking, [this book] is sensitive to the need of the practitioner to know how and the executive to know why." Richard Pugliese Executive (Retired), Monitor Labs Systech Xerox Corporation "The master scheduling techniques explained in this book form the best approach for cost effectively replacing the communication links that are often lost in the current environment of reduced people resources. Master Scheduling is the single best resource for these business solutions." Michael L Bales Operations Manager, Electrical Apparatus Division Joslyn Manufacturing Co. "Provides both education for the uninitiated and practical reference material for the practitioner. It is a valuable resource for any enterprise." Tim Ewen Vice President, Supply Chain Management Applied Magnetics Corporation "John Proud helps the reader to understand the application of master scheduling principles and describes what works in great detail. Master Scheduling will become the text for any course on master scheduling and the standard resource for all manufacturing companies.…" Richard C. Ling President, Richard C.Ling,Inc.

About this title

About the Author

John F. Proud is a consultant and training professional with the Oliver Wight Companies. With over twenty years’ experience in manufacturing and education, John has helped dozens of companies improve their manufacturing operations through the use of MRP II, Sales and Operations Planning, and Master Scheduling. John frequently speaks for organizations such as the American Production and Inventory Control Society and is actively involved in furthering the education of manufacturing professionals in North America, Asia, and Europe.

From the Inside Flap

Master Scheduling John F. Proud In today’s competitive, fast-paced world of manufacturing, every aspect of a company’s operation must be highly responsive to customers’ needs. Master scheduling, when used in conjunction with MRP II, is an essential planning tool that helps manufacturing companies synchronize their production with actual market demand. In the first comprehensive book on the subject, John Proud shows companies how to create and maintain accurate, complete master schedules. Anyone involved in designing and maintaining the scheduling process in their company will find a wealth of practical, proven advice in Master Scheduling. From sales and marketing to manufacturing, materials management, and engineering, Proud includes important advice for integrating all areas of the company within the framework of an effective master schedule. For master scheduling professionals, Proud provides an authoritative, step-by-step explanation of the basics, the mechanics, and the more sophisticated uses of master scheduling. Practical advice covers important topics such as: how to determine if a master scheduling system is operating efficiently; how to integrate master scheduling with JIT; how to select what should be included in the master schedule system; how to plan bills of materials and create demand pull at the master schedule level; how to master schedule in custom product environments; and how to do rough cut capacity planning and demand management. Packed with helpful examples, checklists, forms, and illustrations, Master Scheduling delivers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing and managing a world class master schedule. Numerous examples and short case studies are also included to illustrate important topics. Proud also shows managers how to avoid the most common problems while consistently maximizing the accuracy and performance of the master schedule.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471132195
• ISBN 13: 9780471132196
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 560