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17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Tale of Two Apple Features 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Solution Space to Discover the Problem Space 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Lean Product Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Determine Your Target Customer (Step 1) 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing for Customers 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Segment Your Target Market 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsers versus Buyers 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Adoption Life Cycle 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonas 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Identify Underserved Customer Needs (Step 2) 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Customer Need by Any Other Name 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Needs Example: TurboTax 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Discovery Interviews 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Benefit Ladders 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHierarchies of Needs 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance versus Satisfaction Framework 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated Frameworks 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing Customer Value 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kano Model 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Frameworks to Use 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Define Your Value Proposition (Step 3) 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy Means Saying “No” 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Propositions for Search Engines 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot So Cuil 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Product Value Proposition 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkating to Where the Puck Will Be 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Flip Video Camera 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the Future with Value Propositions 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Specify Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Feature Set (Step 4) 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser Stories: Features with Benefits 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Features Down 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmaller Batch Sizes Are Better 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping with Story Points 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Return on Investment to Prioritize 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on Your MVP Candidate 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Create Your MVP Prototype (Step 5) 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is (and Isn’t) an MVP? 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144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-Person, Remote, and Unmoderated User Testing 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Recruit Customers in Your Target Market 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser Testing at Intuit 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRamen User Testing 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Structure the User Test 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Ask Good Questions 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Open versus Closed Questions 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Feel Your Pain 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrapping Up the User Test 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Capture and Synthesize User Feedback 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsability versus Product-Market Fit 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Iterate and Pivot to Improve Product-Market Fit 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Build-Measure-Learn Loop 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hypothesize-Design-Test-Learn Loop 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIterative User Testing 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersevere or Pivot? 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 An End-to-End Lean Product Case Study 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketingReport.com 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Determine Your Target Customers 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Identify Underserved Needs 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Define Your Value Proposition 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Specify Your MVP Feature Set 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Create Your MVP Prototype 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Test Your MVP with Customers 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIterate and Pivot to Improve Product-Market Fit 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflections 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Building and Optimizing Your Product\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Build Your Product Using Agile Development 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgile Development 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrum 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKanban 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the Right Agile Methodology 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSucceeding with Agile 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Assurance 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest-Driven Development 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous Integration 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous Deployment 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Measure Your Key Metrics 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytics versus Other Learning Methods 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOprah versus Spock 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUser Interviews 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsability Testing 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveys 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytics and A\/B Testing 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytics Frameworks 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Metric That Matters Most 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetention Rate 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Equation of Your Business 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving Profitability 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Use Analytics to Optimize Your Product and Business 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lean Product Analytics Process 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Lean Product Analytics Case Study: Friendster 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimization with A\/B Testing 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Conclusion 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 309\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866383233367,"sku":"9781118960875","price":23.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118960875.jpg?v=1722278386"},{"product_id":"early-equipment-management-eem-9781138217898","title":"Early Equipment Management EEM","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen capital projects fail to deliver, it is usually not due to technical reasons but a combination of behavioral pitfalls, unclear accountabilities and gaps in design, specification, and\/or project-management processes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Equipment Management (EEM): Continuous Improvement for Projects explains how well known and award winning organizations avoid these weaknesses by using: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject road maps setting out clear accountabilities for each step of the concept-to-project-delivery process; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive design goals for each step to assure the delivery of low life-cycle costs; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses to codify tacit knowledge, reveal latent design weaknesses, and build high performance cross-functional team collaboration; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject governance processes that systematically raise their organizations ability to reduce time to market for new assets, products and services with higher added value and fewer resources. H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Early Equipment Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering Capital Projects Faster, Cheaper, Better \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1 What goes wrong? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps 1 and 2: Before EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps 3 and 4 Before EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps 5 and 6 Before EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is really happening \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Voyage of Discovery \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2 EEM in action \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps 1 and 2 With EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost Curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps 3 and 5 With EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost Curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps 5 and 6 With EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost Curve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gains \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.3 Why we need EEM \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Project Delivery Weaknesses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD. Collaboration Weaknesses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a symptom of poor working relationships\/collaboration. That can mean that weak ideas are untested until it is too late resulting in unforeseen (but predictable) Installation and commissioning problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Better Decision \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject Governance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge Management: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering better management processes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.4 The Book Structure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter Summaries \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The EEM Road Map \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.1 EEM Road Map Overview \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefine: Getting the Right Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign: Getting the design right \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefine: Getting the Design Gains \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.2 EEM Project Work Streams RACI \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRACI: Responsible \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.3 RACI Accountable Column: Design Phase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcept development: Aim, to develop a preferred concept \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Level Design: Aim, to approve funding and the basis for vendor selection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.4 RACI Accountable Column: Design Phase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Design: Aim, to develop a detailed specification and project delivery programme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefab Procurement \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5 RACI Accountable: Refine Phase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 5: Installation: Aim, to install equipment in plant \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 6 Commissioning: Aim, to deliver flawless operation on production day 1 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.6 RACI Accountable: Improve Phase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 7 Stabilise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 8 Optimise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.7 Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Design and Performance Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.1 In search of better design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInnovation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystematic Design Development \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.2 In search of better performance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCriticality assessment \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden Loss Analysis\/Trouble Map \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Appraisal \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay in the Life of (DILO)Review \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporating PP data in Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.3 Avoiding Design Pitfalls \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate Design Modules \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognise Vendor Skill Sets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand Behavioural Bias \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the EEM Design Hierarchy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign Goals \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign Guidelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Standards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjective Testing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrating Stakeholder Workstreams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.4 Systematic Design Development: Define Phase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 Systematic Design Development: Design Phase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVendor Induction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed design workshops \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem Prevention \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed activity planning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.6 Systematic Design Development: Refine and Improve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.7 Chapter Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Specification and LCC Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.1 Having the Right Conversations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the conversation flowing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the Design Agenda \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecklist Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.2 Creating powerful specifications \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayouts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Review \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproach \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue Engineering Review \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproach \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResource Management\/Systems specification \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraft Specification \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystems High Level Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystems Detailed Design and Forward Program \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser training, Systems Validation and Go live \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting Design Targets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess Milestones \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Life Cycle Cost Model Example \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimating Costs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Cost Estimates \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapital cost estimates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITT Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproach \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess Milestone \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.3 Detailed Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Review Update \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Risk \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecify low risk solutions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecify Problems to be prevented \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Charts and Graphs to Raise Awareness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecify Learning Plans that Reduce Error Risks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Activity Planning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChange Control \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitnessed inspection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.4 Define \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5 Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.6 Refine and Improve \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay One Production and Site Acceptance Testing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.7 Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Project and Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.1 Developing the project plan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilestone Planning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the critical path \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating Project Timelines \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork Scheduling \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.2 Managing people and teams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating the Collective Team Vision \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeam induction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeam Dynamics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaborating with Vendors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Communication Processes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject Administration \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal systems and procedures \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.3 Managing risk \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purpose of Risk Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurfacing Hazards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistering Risks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly Regulated Industries \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing Risk Mitigation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.4 Define 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He is an educator, consultant, and writer with a wide experience in many sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlistair Brandon-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Full Chaired Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Head of the Information, Decisions, and Operations Division at the University of Bath, School of Management. He is also an Adjunct Professor for Hult International Business School and Danish Technical University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicola Burgess\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Reader in Operations Management at W;arwick Business School. She has worked extensively with public sector organisations to understand operations management and improvement in a public sector context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations management and performanceIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is operations management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the input–transformation– output process?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is operations management important to an organisation's performance?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the process hierarchy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do operations (and processes) differ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do operations managers do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations strategyIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is strategy and what is operations strategy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with business strategy (top-down)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with market requirements (outside-in)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with operational experience (bottom-up)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does operations strategy align with operations resources (inside-out)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are the four perspectives of operations strategy reconciled?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can the process of operations strategy be organised?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct and service innovationIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the strategic role of product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the stages of product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the benefits of interactive product and service innovation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess design – resourcesIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is choosing the right resources important?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo processes match volume–variety requirements?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre process layouts appropriate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre job designs appropriate?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess design – analysisIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is it important to get the details of process design correct?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat should be the objectives of process design?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are processes currently designed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre process tasks and capacity configured appropriately?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs process variability recognised?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply chain managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is supply chain management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should supply chains compete?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should relationships in supply chains be managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the supply side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the demand side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the dynamics of supply chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is capacity management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is demand measured?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is capacity measured?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the demand side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the supply side managed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can operations understand the consequences of their capacity management decisions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventory managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is inventory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do you need inventory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much should you order? (The volume decision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen should you order? (The timing decision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can you control inventory?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResource planning and controlIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is resource planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the difference between planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do supply and demand affect planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the activities of planning and control?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is enterprise resource planning (ERP)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations improvementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is improvement so important in operations management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the key elements of operations improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the broad approaches to improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat techniques can be used for improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is risk management also improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to take it further?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean operationsIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is lean?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider flow?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider (and reduce) waste?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider improvement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean consider the role of people?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lean apply throughout the supply network?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to take it further?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is quality and why is it so important?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat steps lead towards conformance to specification?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is total quality management (TQM)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject managementIntroductionKey questions  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are projects?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is project management?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is the project environment understood?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are projects defined?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are projects planned?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are projects controlled and learned from?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eSummary answers to key questionsProblems and applicationsWant to know more?Notes on chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866533638487,"sku":"9781292449265","price":52.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781292449265.jpg?v=1722279109"},{"product_id":"global-logistics-management-9781405127134","title":"Global Logistics Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis second edition of \u003ci\u003eGlobal Logistics Management\u003c\/i\u003e has been thoroughly revised and updated, and new examples have been added reflecting recent developments in the field. This new edition:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style:\" none\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers to understand and appreciate the power of managing logistics for profit and competitive advantage\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEducates readers about the nature of individual logistics activities and how they can be woven together\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains a global focus throughout, with examples drawn from various parts of the world\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to keep it current\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow includes new examples reflecting recent developments and current preoccupations, including security and global instability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit the accompanying website at www.blackwellpublishing.com\/gourdin to download PowerPoint slides to supplement the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Logistics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistics: The Historical Perspective 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistics: The Modern Perspective 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of a logistics system 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of logistics in the organization 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistics as a Source of Competitive Advantage 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Is Management Interest in Logistics Growing? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends in global trade 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomers are demanding greater value 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation privatization and liberalization 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation security 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental concerns 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging view of inventory 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing advances in information technology 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic commerce 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistics in the Global Organization 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConceptual Model and Statement of Purpose 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Logistics in the Organization 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Marketing\/Logistics Partnership 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing and Logistics Channels 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative channel structures 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do channels develop? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannel flows 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning effective channels 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Issues 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Issues 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannel management issues 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormal and informal channel relationships 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic versus global channels 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture trends in channel structures 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Logistics System 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTradeoff Analysis 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Corporate Profitability with Logistics 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Customer Service 44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Customer Service? 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElements of Customer Service 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service in a Global Setting 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much Service Should Be Offered? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarriers to Quality Customer Service 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControllable factors 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncontrollable factors 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Customer Service Performance 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Consequences of Poor Customer Service 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Customer Service in Comparison to its Costs 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service and the Internal Customer 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Inventory Management 62\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory and Customer Service 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurposes of Inventory 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Inventory 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives of Inventory Management 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory costs 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging inventory costs 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Inventory Models 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic order quantity (EOQ) model 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifications to the basic EOQ model 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel limitations 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed order point\/fixed order quantity model 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed order interval model 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety stock requirements 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Management: Signs of Trouble 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Inventory Management 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials Requirements Planning (MRP) 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Resource Planning (DRP) 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic tenets of JIT 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages of JIT 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages of JIT 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJIT II\/vendor managed inventory (VMI) 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reality of JIT 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated Inventory Management: DRP, MRP, and JIT 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Management in a Global Market 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Global Transportation Systems 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Five Modes of Transportation 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRail 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoad transport 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePipelines 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater carriage 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeregulation and Privatization of Transportation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeregulation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivatization 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture directions 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment’s Role in Transportation 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect control and regulation of transport firms 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvision of transport infrastructure 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromulgating and enforcing environmental, safety, and security laws 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Security 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntermodal Transportation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRail 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOcean transport 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotor transport 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrastructure issues 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding comments 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Transportation Management Issues 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Win\/Win Shipper\/Carrier Relationships 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransport Pricing 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket structure models 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant market area 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShipper demand 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrier costs 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePricing in Practice 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrice negotiation: the carrier’s perspective 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrice negotiation: the shipper’s perspective 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Transportation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Issues Affecting Transportation Cost and Service 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrastructure availability and condition 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental and quality of life issues 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustoms and cargo security 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrier safety 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Warehousing 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Strategic Role of Warehousing in Logistics 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctions of Warehousing 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouse Roles 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouse Location Issues 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentralized versus decentralized warehouses 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting specific sites 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehousing Alternatives 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate warehousing 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract warehousing 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic warehouses 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehousing Strategies 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehousing Concerns in Overseas Markets 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Materials Handling and Packaging 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Warehouse Design 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual Versus Automated Materials Handling Systems 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual warehouses 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomated warehouses 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual versus automated: making the choice 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends in Materials Handling 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliability 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal integration 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlexibility and modularity 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgradeability 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomated identification 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEase of use 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintainability 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Packaging 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of packaging 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational influences on packaging 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of packaging 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistics packaging materials 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental issues 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackaging for global markets 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBar coding 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopments in packaging 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTradeoffs with other components of the logistics system 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy Questions 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Managing Logistics Information 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Order Processing System 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogistics Information Systems 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental scanning 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLIS and information management 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting Methods 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative forecasts 170\u003c\/p\u003e 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Myerson \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Professor of Practice in Supply Chain Management at Lehigh University and holds a B.S. in Business Logistics and an M.B.A. in Physical Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Myerson has an extensive background as a Supply Chain and Logistics professional, consultant, and teacher. Prior to joining the faculty at Lehigh, Professor Myerson has been a successful change catalyst for a variety of clients and organizations of all sizes, having over 30 years experience in Supply Chain and Logistics strategies, systems, and operations that have resulted in bottom-line improvements for companies such as General Electric, Unilever, and Church and Dwight (Arm \u0026amp; Hammer).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Myerson created and has marketed a Supply Chain Planning software tool for Windows to a variety of companies worldwide since 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe is the author of the books \u003cem\u003eLean Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics \u003c\/em\u003e(McGraw-Hill, Copyright 2012) and \u003cem\u003eLean Wholesale and Retail \u003c\/em\u003e(McGraw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Paul Myerson's new book is a refreshing and a welcomed addition to the field, offering the reader a clear and easy-to-understand presentation of the key concepts and methods used in the field of supply chain management. His work is not only easy to understand but also comprehensive in coverage. \"I highly recommend it to university professors who want to incorporate it in their undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain management. I have become a real fan of Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy. Certainly, nothing in life is easy, but Paul Myerson's new book has made the field more attractive and popular.\" -Richard A. Lancioni, Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Fox School of Business \u0026amp; Management, Temple University \"Is it possible to take a discipline that involves millions of moving things, people, and processes and make it easy? Paul has taken the complex subject of supply chain and delivered a thorough and easy-to-understand review of all its elements. For the business student, the book provides a comprehensive view of the supply chain and serves as an effective introduction to the discipline and as an effective teaching tool. For the supply chain expert, this book is an excellent tool for reflection on all things supply chain. Each section brings back thoughts of the challenges the accomplished supply chain leader has faced. The book is an excellent resource for anyone in business who is looking to work in or currently works in supply chain management.\" -Gary MacNew, Regional Vice President, Supply Chain Optimizers \"This is an excellent read for both students and professionals who are interested in gaining a better understanding of what supply chain and logistics is all about. It is an easy-to-understand handbook for anyone who has a need to better understand supply chain management or is responsible for helping their organization gain an advantage from their supply chain. Myerson's book should be on every manager's bookshelf for ready reference.\" -Robert J. Trent, Ph.D., Supply Chain Management Program Director, Lehigh University \"Paul does a great job compacting supply chain management and logistics into one text. I wish I would have had this book when I was a logistics student 30+ years ago, but it's a great text and reference for me now, too. The SCM discipline is very wide and diverse now. This book captures all the elements. A complete professional reference. An easy read that teaches.\" -Andy Gillespie, Director, Global Logistics, Ansell \"Practical, accessible, up-to-date, and covering today's best practices, Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy is the ideal introduction to modern supply chain management for every manager, professional, and student.\" -Oliver Yao, Associate Professor, Lehigh University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Overview 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Defined 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSCOR Model 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Integrated, Value-Added Supply Chain 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value Chain 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging the Supply Chain 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Strategy for a Competitive Advantage 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSegmenting the Supply Chain 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Global Supply Chain and Technology 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: Understanding the Supply Chain 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Perspective 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue as a Utility 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational and Supply Chain Strategy 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission Statement 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSWOT Analysis 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Choices 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Strategy Elements and Drivers 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Strategy Methodology 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Opportunities and Challenges 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Talent Pipeline 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Opportunities in Supply Chain and Logistics Management 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Demand 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Planning for the Supply Chain 31\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: Demand Planning 33\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting Used to Be Strictly Like “Driving Ahead,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking in the Rearview Mirror” 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting Realities 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Forecasts 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand Drivers 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting Process Steps 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative Versus Qualitative Models 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Models 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative Models 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Lifecycles and Forecasting 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowth 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaturity 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecline 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Series Components 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Series Models 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociative Models 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrelation 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeasonality 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Regression 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting Metrics 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecast Error Measurement 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand Forecasting Technology and Best Practices 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4: Inventory Planning and Control 51\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent Versus Dependent Demand Inventory 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Inventory 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosts of Inventory 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying or Holding Costs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering Costs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetup Costs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Cost Minimized 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic Order Quantity Model 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic EOQ Calculation 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReorder Point (ROP) Models 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed-Quantity Model 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed-Period Model 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-Period Model 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABC Method of Inventory Planning and Control 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealities of ABC Classification 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Uses for ABC Classification 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Control and Accuracy 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCycle Counting 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Metrics 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Planning and Control Technology 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareers 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5: Aggregate Planning and Scheduling 69\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Process Decision 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoods and Service Processes 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and Scheduling Process Overview 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggregate Planning 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS\u0026amp;OP Process 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand and Supply Options 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggregate Planning Strategies 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaster Production Schedule 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction Strategies 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Nervousness 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial Requirements Planning 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill of Materials 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRP Mechanics 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-Term Scheduling 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Scheduling 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequencing 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinite Capacity Scheduling 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Scheduling 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Supply Chain Operations 87\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6: Procurement in the Supply Chain 89\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake or Buy 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Supply Chain Strategies 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Procurement Process 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify and Review Requirements 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Specifications 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify and Select Suppliers 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine the Right Price 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssue Purchase Orders 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow Up to Ensure Correct Delivery 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceive and Accept Goods 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApprove Invoice for Payment 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Metrics 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7: Transportation Systems 103\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrief History of Transportation Systems in America 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Cost Structure and Modes 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Costs 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModes 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Types of Carriage 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Hire 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Economics 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Cost Factors and Elements 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRates Charged 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of Deregulation on Pricing 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePricing Specifics 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocuments 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic Transportation Documents 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Transportation Documents 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Metrics 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8: Warehouse Management and Operations 125\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrief History of Warehousing in America 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic Needs for Warehousing 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Warehouses 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouses by Customer Classification 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouses by Role in the Supply Chain 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouses by Ownership Type 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouse Economic Benefits 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsolidation 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccumulation, Mixing, and Sorting 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostponement 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocation 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Presence 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouse Design and Layout 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize of Facility 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacility Layout 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouse Operations 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackaging 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Metrics 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer-Facing Metrics 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarehouse Management Systems 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYard Management Systems 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 9: Order Management and Customer Relationship Management. .147\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Management 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Placement 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Processing 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Preparation and Loading 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder Delivery 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Relationship Management 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Relationship Management 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10: Reverse Logistics and Sustainability 157\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics Activities 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepairs and Refurbishing 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefilling 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecall 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemanufacturing 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecycling and Waste Disposal 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturns Vary by Industry 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublishing Industry 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Industry 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomotive Industry 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetail Industry 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistic Costs 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics Process 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceive 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSort and Stage 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics as a Strategy 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Reverse Logistics to Positively Impact Revenue 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Strategic Uses of Reverse Logistics 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics System Design 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Location 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Collection System 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecycling or Disposal Centers 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation System 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics Challenges 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetailer-Manufacturer Conflict 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Returns and Their Symptoms 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCause and Effect 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReactive Response 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Reverse Logistics 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGatekeeping 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompacting the Distribution Cycle Time 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics Information Technology Systems 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentralized Return Centers 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZero Returns 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemanufacture and Refurbishment 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsset Recovery 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiation 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Management 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Logistics and the Environment 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Sustainability 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Logistics 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 11: Global Supply Chain Operations and Risk Management 173\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowth of Globalization 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Influencing Globalization 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for a Company to Globalize 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Supply Chain Strategy Development 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Transportation Methods 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOcean 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotor 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRail 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Intermediaries 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Supply Chain Risks and Challenges 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions to Consider When Going Global 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Global Supply Chain Challenges 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential Risk Identification and Impact 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Risk 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Disruptions 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Mitigation 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV: Supply Chain Integration and Collaboration 187\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 12: Supply Chain Partners 189\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons to Outsource 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps in the Outsourcing Process 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain and Logistics Outsourcing Partners 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Service Providers 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThird-Party Logistics Providers 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFourth-Party Logistics Service Providers 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 13: Supply Chain Integration Through Collaborative Systems 199\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal and External Integration 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Integration 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Integration 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Collaboration Methods: A Closer Look 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Response 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEfficient Consumer Response 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Confirmation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Goods Receipt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Postprocessing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Settlement and Completion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Production Order Batch Traceability Using Work in Process Batches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Additional Functions and Information Systems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Summary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Production Planning for Process Industries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Manufacturing Overview \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Master Data in Process Manufacturing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Management \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Order Execution \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Management in Action \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Execution Steps (XSteps) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Manufacturing Cockpit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Messages Evaluation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Miscellaneous Cross-Manufacturing Topics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Summary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Production Planning for Repetitive Manufacturing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Overview \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Repetitive Manufacturing Master Data \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material Requirements Planning in Repetitive Manufacturing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Collective Availability Check \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Operational Method Sheet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Planning Table in Repetitive Manufacturing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material Staging \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Production List \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Confirmation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reversals and Scrap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Collective Confirmation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Costing Activities (Cost Object Controlling) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reporting 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material Requirements Planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Process Overview \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Scrap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Safety Stock \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material Requirements Planning Procedures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Consumption-Based Planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Forecast-Based Consumption Planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Types of Planning Runs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Scheduling \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Procurement Proposals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Executing Material Requirements Planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Configuration Settings for Material Requirements Planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material Requirements Planning Run Analysis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Planning Calendar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material Requirements Planning Areas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Summary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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