Description
Book SynopsisIn this new edition of
Gaining Control, the authors present best practices for optimizing control of manufacturing processes to meet business objectives. This reliable resource includes real solutions for measurable improvements in effectiveness, employee engagement, and morale. Written by leading experts, it's perfect for anyone who manages production facilities or supply chains and includes updated coverage of many new developments.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments iv
Introduction vi
Cast of Characters ix
One Out of Control 1
Two Gaining Knowledge 13
Three Constructing Routings and Work Centers 30
Four Mastering Dispatching and Scheduling 54
Five Understanding Detail Capacity Planning 99
Six Controlling the Flow of Work 143
Seven Applying Rough- Cut Capacity Planning 166
Eight Joining Forces 196
Nine Scheduling to Capacity Constraints 213
Ten Eliminating Waste and Variability 241
Eleven Advanced Planning, Optimizing, & Scheduling 283
Twelve Moving Ahead 305
Index 323
