The final word on effectively managing the planning and control of information that's essential to making an operation competitive and market responsive. A practical guide to the subject, this book shows manufacturers how to build accurate and complete information foundations with bills of material and routings.
Manufacturing Data Structures Jerry Clement, Andy Coldrick and John sari In Today’s competitive manufacturing environment, having the right planning and control information is essential. Manufacturing Data Structures is the final word on effectively creating and managing this vital aspect of every manufacturing business. Packed with the latest techniques, it shows companies how to build accurate and complete data foundations with bills of materials and routings. Each of the following are among the important areas discussed in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach:
- Using bills of materials and routings to plan and control resources for manufacturing
- Implementing a coherent data system designed to support all company functions
- Ensuring the accuracy of critical information
- Simplifying and "flattening" bills of materials and routings
- Planning for custom product manufacturing or product remanufacturing
- Managing engineering change control
- Formulating a data control and planning system for process businesses
- Devising continuous improvement techniques for both job shops and flow shops