This easy-to follow handbook enables readers to understand the basic and more advanced concepts behind master scheduling. It describes how to implement and effectively manage a master scheduling system, perform rough-cut capacity planning, and deal with finish and final assembly techniques. Packed with helpful checklists, examples, and illustrations, Master Scheduling delivers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing and managing a world-class master schedule. Sample chapters include: Chaos in Manufacturing Managing with the Master Schedule Scheduling in a Flow Environment Planning Bills Rough-Cut Capacity Planning Demand Management Effective Implementation Process and Peformance Checklists Implementation Task List
Book Details:
- Author: John F. Proud
- ISBN: 9780470107010
- Year Published: 2007
- Pages: 688
- BISAC: BUS041000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Management
About the Book and Topic:
This easy-to follow handbook enables readers to understand the basic and more advanced concepts behind master scheduling. It describes how to implement and effectively manage a master scheduling system, perform rough-cut capacity planning, and deal with finish and final assembly techniques. Packed with helpful checklists, examples, and illustrations, Master Scheduling delivers easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing and managing a world-class master schedule. Sample chapters include: Chaos in Manufacturing Managing with the Master Schedule Scheduling in a Flow Environment Planning Bills Rough-Cut Capacity Planning Demand Management Effective Implementation Process and Peformance Checklists Implementation Task List
An internationally known speaker, John Proud has been involved in a variety of master scheduling, material and capacity management, production activity, and Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing seminars. John plans to promote the book in the following ways: Online and direct marketing- a website trailer, conquest publishing, direct mail and e-mail campaigns, and approved media releases. Direct promotion at Oliver Wight Seminars- the third edition of Master Scheduling 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.
About the Author
John F. Proud, author of the first and second editions of Master Scheduling, is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas, Inc. At Oliver Wight, John consults with a variety of companies as well as teaching its Master Scheduling and Integrated Demand Driven Supply Chain Management courses. He has had numerous articles published and is a contributing author to Oliver Wight’s ABCD Checklist for Operational Excellence.