Introduction to Materials Management
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Book Description
Written in a simple and user-friendly style, this book covers all the basics of supply chain management and production and inventory control. It is the only book listed in the APICS-The Educational Society for Resource Management CPIM Exam Content Manual as the text reference for the Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) CPIM certification examination. 15 separate chapters discuss an introduction to materials management, production planning system, master scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, forecasting, inventory fundamentals, order quantities, independent demand ordering systems, physical inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution, products and processes, just-in-time manufacturing, and total quality management. For business personnel whose job functions include materials management, and production and inventory control.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology
Arnold offers readers the skills and know-how to (1) develop a system for planning and controlling the flow of materials through distribution and manufacturing operations, and (2) use that system's resources to achieve a desired customer-service level. This is the only introductory-to-intermediate text on this subject.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Introduction to Materials Management
Introduction to Materials Management,J.R. Tony Arnold,Prentice Hall,0134859545,Business / Economics / Finance,Industrial Management,Materials Management,Science/Mathematics
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