Introduction to Materials Management (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

J.R. Tony Arnold (Author), Stephen N. Chapman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130144908 | ISBN-13: 978-0130144904 | Publication Date: May 24, 2000 | Edition: 4th

For courses in Materials Management, Production and Inventory Control, and Logistics taught out of business and industrial technology departments. This is the only text listed in the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) DPIM Exam Content Manual as the text reference for the Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) CPIM certification examination. Written in a simple and user-friendly style, it covers all the basics of supply chain management and production and inventory control.

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Review

"Overall, the text remains one of the best, most straightforward texts on the market. I enjoy using it in my undergraduate Production Planning and Control course."--Daniel C. Steele, The Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

From the Publisher

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 an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 466 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4th edition (May 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130144908
• ISBN-13: 978-0130144904
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money., May 20, 2006

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A. Haselden (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Materials Management (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

I own the 4th edition. I had to make a comment after amazon recommended the 5th.

This is a great book. Originally, i was PO'ed at the price. Especially when you get it and its quite thin compared to many texts. I had to get it for APICS.

Once you start reading it you find it cuts through all waste. This is not a padded book. It explains concepts in a brief, direct manner. Most importantly it communicates clearly. Its like a well written executive summary of the field of materials management. There is enough detail for practitioners.

I have almost all texts in the recommended reading of APICS. This is probably my favorite. The utility you will get per unit of time reading this is huge.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars introduction to materials management, April 25, 2000

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butch tornquist "Robert Tornquist" (Austin Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Materials Management (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book to use to study for the CPIM certification and it offers a great deal of information that isn't always shared in the classes. After taking many of the classes I have found that reading from the book one becomes much more prepared for the exams. This book is also a great read for improving one's skills as a production planner. I recommend this book for anyone aiming to work in the materials end of manufacturing. Henry Ford would have enjoyed this!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good textbook, November 16, 2005

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Naman Dayal - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Materials Management (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book covers the basics of material management and goes into some quantitative detail as well. It is very well written and its lucid style is perfect for a beginner to get a grasp on the subject.

The author clearly and logically explains the concepts of production planning, master production schedule, MRP, Production and activity control, purchasing, inventory management, forcasting, demand planning and much more.

The book also has an abundance of examples and exercises for the student to work through. It makes a good read as a beginner's textbook - but it is probably not very useful as a practical guide for the experienced professional.