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

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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.

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.

great book for anyone who wants to have concepts of manufacturing, scheduling and demand supply matching cleared. would recommend it very strongly.

It can often be hit or miss with these types of books.
This one doesn't disappoint, it is the premier book on this topic, and gives you all the info you need.
Although, as usual, you have to interpret a little for short shelf life FMCG.
But apart from this, it is great!

It is a great practical guide to our beverage production. Every year we face with the shortage , but sometimes with the excessive raw materials that cause us a lot problem in keeping the working capaital in our factory.

This book helps me a lot to updrage my skill and knowledge of operation management.