An updated and expanded version of the successful 1995 book, Inventory Record Accuracy: Unleashing the Power of Cycle Counting, this second edition explains how companies can organize an inventory record accuracy program quickly, while achieving Class A levels of record accuracy. And since the original publication, the tools and techniques used to manage inventory systems have gone through advancements and new standards have been implemented. New and enhanced topics in this 2nd edition include: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and its effects on inventory record accuracy Supplier or vendor-managed inventory and its effects on inventory record accuracy Inventory record accuracy in a lean or agile environment The error sleuthing process in cycle counting Explanation of integrated organization & differences between the four phases of excellence The 3 levels of inventory control and their impact on inventory record accuracy
Book Details:
- Author: Roger B. Brooks
- ISBN: 9780470008607
- Year Published: 2007
- Pages: 208
- BISAC: BUS041000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Management
About the Book and Topic:
An updated and expanded version of the successful 1995 book, Inventory Record Accuracy: Unleashing the Power of Cycle Counting, this second edition explains how companies can organize an inventory record accuracy program quickly, while achieving Class A levels of record accuracy. And since the original publication, the tools and techniques used to manage inventory systems have gone through advancements and new standards have been implemented. New and enhanced topics in this 2nd edition include: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and its effects on inventory record accuracy Supplier or vendor-managed inventory and its effects on inventory record accuracy Inventory record accuracy in a lean or agile environment The error sleuthing process in cycle counting Explanation of integrated organization & differences between the four phases of excellence The 3 levels of inventory control and their impact on inventory record accuracy
Active Speakers: The authors are internationally known speakers and have been involved in a variety of strategic management, strategic production planning, inventory record accuracy, and resource management seminars Online and Direct Marketing: The book will be promoted to a list of 5,000 names through direct email. Oliver Wight will be advertising the new book in their monthly education newsletter and quarterly company-wide newsletter. Other marketing plans include promotion via website trailers and web seminars on the Oliver Wight website, press releases to industry magazines and universities, and direct mail and email campaigns to Oliver Wight contact lists. Book will be promoted at Oliver Wight Seminars: The second edition of Inventory Record Accuracy will be promoted at all of the public and private courses in the United States, as well as other planned events such as speaking engagements, breakfast seminars, conferences, etc. Promotion in Industry Magazines: Spin-off articles from this book are planned for submission to various journals such as APICS Performance Advantage, Supply Chain Review, The Manufacturer, Inventory Reduction Report, and other industry related magazines.
About the Author
Roger Brooks and Larry Wilson, authors of the first edition of Inventory Record Accuracy, are Principals of Oliver Wight Americas, Inc. Roger has assisted many companies in improving their operations through strategic planning, planning and control, and continuous improvement. Larry provides professional guidance to companies to improve customer service, reduce inventories, and increase profit through effective inventory management systems. Both Roger and Larry are internationally known speakers and have spoken at seminars and symposiums on strategic management, strategic production planning, inventory record accuracy, and resource management.