Introduction to Materials Management Casebook, Revised Edition (2nd Edition)

Chapman, Stephen N.,Clive, Lloyd M.,Arnold, J. R. Tony

ISBN 10: 0131148486 / ISBN 13: 9780131148482

Published by Pearson, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Materials Management Casebook, Revised Edition (2nd Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131148486
• ISBN 13: 9780131148482
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

An interesting book containing 35 examples of problems that production and inventory management professionals face throughout their working lives, Introduction to Materials Management Casebook allows readers to have a better understanding of the issues involved in their decisions on the job. It asks readers to think beyond the box, showing them the multiple concepts that must be considered to find solutions to the problems at hand. The small, focused cases presented allow readers to fully understand the problems that they can encounter; topics covered include: physical inventory, process design, purchasing, production planning, master production schedules; vanishing inventory; long-range capacity; business organization; forecasting; warehousing; consolidation; transportation; and quality. An excellent resource for those involved in production planning, inventory control, traffic, and marketing.

About the Author

This casebook presents 35 cases that illustrate, the problems facing production and inventory managers. In addition to serving as a companion to Introduction to Materials Management, by Arnold and Chapman, the casebook is also an excellent stand-alone resource.

Key Benefits of the Casebook

Rather than merely applying a formula and finding an answer, users learn to apply multiple concepts, and also to consider the solution in the context of the situation. In addition, the more challenging cases require the users to think about management issues involved in their on-the-job decisions.