Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management: The CPIM Reference, Third Edition

Your definitive guide to MPC as it relates to supply chains―fully updated for the latest version of the CPIM exam 

Maximize supply chain efficiency, productivity, and profitability―as well as customer satisfaction―using the hands-on information contained in this thoroughly revised resource. Written by a team of recognized experts, the book contains new coverage of Cloud-based systems, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.

Designed for both professional and classroom use, Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management: The CPIM Reference, Third Edition, features hundreds of practice questions, examples, and case studies. The book arms you with the knowledge you need to pass the current version of the exam and obtain the coveted Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation. 

The book can also serve as an invaluable desk reference for managers new to the field. For the experienced manager, the book offers concise descriptions of the Supply Chain functions such as Forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, and Scheduling. You’ll get cutting-edge MPC best practices that will give you the advantage in today's global manufacturing environment.

•  Features updated exam prep content and practice questions for the two-part CPIM exam
•  Contains three new case studies and updates of case studies from previous editions
•  Written by a group of experienced manufacturing and planning control educators

F. Robert Jacobs is an emeritus professor at the Kelley School Business, Indiana University. He has served on the APICS board of directors and was a key author of the APICS “Body of Knowledge Framework.” Dr. Jacobs is coauthor of previous editions of Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management and coauthor of Operations and Supply Chain Management. 

William L. Berry was an emeritus professor at The Ohio State University and coauthor of previous editions of Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management. 

D. Clay Whybark  was an emeritus professor at the University of North Carolina and coauthor of previous editions of Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management. 

Thomas E. Vollmann  was a professor at IMD and coauthor of previous editions of Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management. 


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