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Master Scheduling: A Practical Guide to Competitive Manufacturing (The Oliver Wight Companies) [Hardcover]

John F. Proud (Author)
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The Oliver Wight Companies August 6, 1999
Praise for the First Edition of MASTER SCHEDULING.

"Master scheduling, the complex integration of all management planning activities, is presented in John Proud s effective style. A tremendously broad undertaking, [this book] is sensitive to the need of the practitioner to know how and the executive to know why." Richard Pugliese, Executive (Retired) Monitor Labs Systech, Xerox Corporation

"The master scheduling techniques explained in this book form the best approach for cost effectively replacing the communication links that are often lost in the current environment of reduced people resources. Master Scheduling is the single best resource for these business solutions." Michael L. Bales, consultant with Oliver Wight Americas; former vice president, manufacturing, G&W Electric

"Provides both education for the uninitiated and practical reference material for the practitioner. It is a valuable resource for any enterprise." Tim Ewen, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Applied Magnetics Corporation

"John Proud helps the reader to understand the application of master scheduling principles and describes what works in great detail. Master Scheduling will become the text for any course on master scheduling and the standard resource for all manufacturing companies. . . ." Richard C. Ling, President Richard C. Ling, Inc.

In today s competitive, fast-paced world of manufacturing, every aspect of a company s operation must be highly responsive to a customer s needs. Master scheduling, when used in conjunction with Enterprise Resource Planning, is an essential planning tool that helps manufacturing companies synchronize their production with actual market demand.

In this expanded and updated Second Edition of the definitive book on the subject, John F. Proud shows companies how to create and maintain valid and realistic master schedules. Anyone involved in designing and maintaining a company s master schedule will find a wealth of practical, proven advice in Master Scheduling. From sales and marketing to manufacturing, materials management, and engineering, Proud includes important advice for integrating all areas of a company within the framework of an effective master schedule.

In every chapter of this edition, Proud introduces important new material to ensure complete and up-to-date coverage of this constantly evolving field. Two entirely new chapters covering the process industry and manufacturing at multiple sites domestically and internationally have been added.

The new chapter covering the process industry identifies where the master scheduling mechanics and management issues are similar to intermittent manufacturing, as well as different. The supply management chapter deals with managing an enterprise s internal supply chain. Numerous short case studies are also included to illustrate important topics.

Packed with helpful checklists, examples, and illustrations, Master Scheduling delivers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing and managing a world- class master schedule. Proud shows managers how to avoid the most common problems while consistently maximizing the accuracy and performance of the master schedule.

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This easy-to-follow handbook enables readers to understand the basic and more advanced concepts behind master scheduling. Describes how to implement and effectively manage a master scheduling system, perform rough cut capacity planning and deal with finish and final assembly techniques. Contains scores of examples, checklists, forms and illustrations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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In today’s competitive, fast-paced world of manufacturing, every aspect of a company’s operation must be highly responsive to a customer’s needs. Master scheduling, when used in conjunction with Enterprise Resource Planning, is an essential planning tool that helps manufacturing companies synchronize their production with actual market demand. In this expanded and updated Second Edition of the definitive book on the subject, John F. Proud shows companies how to create and maintain valid and realistic master schedules. Anyone involved in designing and maintaining a company’s master schedule will find a wealth of practical, proven advice in Master Scheduling. From sales and marketing to manufacturing, materials management, and engineering, Proud includes important advice for integrating all areas of a company within the framework of an effective master schedule. In every chapter of this edition, Proud introduces important new material to ensure complete and up-to-date coverage of this constantly evolving field. Two entirely new chapters covering the process industry and manufacturing at multiple sites—domestically and internationally—have been added. The new chapter covering the process industry identifies where the master scheduling mechanics and management issues are similar to intermittent manufacturing, as well as different. The supply management chapter deals with managing an enterprise’s internal supply chain. Numerous short case studies are also included to illustrate important topics. Packed with helpful checklists, examples, and illustrations, Master Scheduling delivers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing and managing a world-class master schedule. Proud shows managers how to avoid the most common problems while consistently maximizing the accuracy and performance of the master schedule.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 6, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471243221
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471243229
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 2.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,447,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and wonderfully written., September 17, 1998
John F. Proud has given us the definitive text on master scheduling. He has turned what should be a dry subject into 500+ pages that are thorough, enlightening, and suprisingly readable.

Contents include the mechanics of master scheduling, managing the MPS in various manufacturing environments (make-to-stock, make-to-order, etc.), planning bills, finishing schedules, capacity planning, demand management, and system implementation. Key points are punctuated by a running fictional account of master scheduling in action -- with all the personalities and politics that bear on this essential task.

Proud presents the vast material in a logical and entertaining manner. Detailed computational examples are provided for many of the situations a master scheduler will face. Proud is not afraid to depart from standard APICS language or teachings when appropriate -- but he does clearly identify when he has done so. Perhaps most significant is his exceptional grasp of the human relations and management issues involved. He shows that master scheduling is more than just crunching numbers.

Highly recommended as preparation for the APICS Master Planning exam.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fairly comprehensive and EZ to understand, March 24, 2001
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One of few 600-pages book that is easy to understand, and a "pleasure" to read. The book is well organized, and fairly comprehensive. I was a novice in manufacturing concepts and this book helped me gain significant understanding of manufacturing planning concepts. The only subject that is lacking is a brief chapter on modern supply chain planning software packages that have become essential tools these days. The book is very expensive, but IMHO it's worth every penny if you're trying to learn about the subject.
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5.0 out of 5 stars simply awesome, February 6, 2011
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great book for anyone who wants to have concepts of manufacturing, scheduling and demand supply matching cleared. would recommend it very strongly.
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What had been a quiet and sporadically busy area three weeks ago has turned into a three-ring circus. Read the first page
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Enterprise Resource Planning, Operational Excellence, Soft Seat, John Wiley, New York, Lightning Computer Company, Schedule Figure, Detail Refer, Distribution Resource Planning, San Francisco, Policy Factor, Time Lead Time, North America, Order Number Number, Cable Assm, Cumulative Starting Point Difference, Jack Saunders, Order Qty, Order Recom, Type Status Action Date Quantity, Carriage Assm, Demand Projected, Line Hours September, Ames Mfg, Harvard Business School Press
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