Decision Systems for Inventory Management and Production Planning (Wiley Series in Production/Operations Management)

Silver, Edward A.

ISBN 10: 0471867829 / ISBN 13: 9780471867821

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1985

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decision Systems for Inventory Management and Production Planning (Wiley Series in Production/Operations Management)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471867829
• ISBN 13: 9780471867821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1383.5 grams

About this title

Synopsis

An in-depth discussion of the major decisions in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management faced by organizations, both private and public. Strategic and operational issues are covered, as well as the latest systems used to make decisions, including Just-in-Time Manufacturing, KANBAN, Distribution Requirements Planning, and PUSH Control. A series of cases focusing on one organization complement the text's discussion, and several problem sets are also included. An extensive list of references allows the advanced student to pursue topics of interest in more detail.

From the Publisher

This is a revision of a classic which integrates managerial issues with practical applications, providing a broad foundation for decision-making. It incorporates recent developments in inventory management, including Just-in-Time Management, Materials Requirement Planning, and Total Quality Management.