Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xi
Introduction xiii
Prelude: The Awakening xv
List of Figures xix
Chapter 1 Churn: The Cause of Disruption 1
Chapter 2 Get the Basics Right: Eliminate the Churn 19
Chapter 3 Inventory: Essential to Know What You Have 31
Chapter 4 Bill of Material: A Solid Foundation 45
Chapter 5 Routings: Accuracy Required for Valid Plans 57
Chapter 6 Manage MRP: Do Not Let MRP Manage You (Do Not Let the Tail Wag the Dog) 69
Chapter 7 Mastering the Master Schedule: Meeting Customer Requests at Optimal Cost 97
Chapter 8 Integrated Business Planning: Leadership from the Top 121
Chapter 9 Product and Portfolio Management: Offer What Customers Need, Not What You Think They Need 161
Chapter 10 Demand Planning: The Art of Demand Planning and Execution 189
Chapter 11 Managing Internal Priorities: Delivering Products on Time 211
Chapter 12 Capacity Planning: Short, Medium, and Long Term 229
Chapter 13 External Sourcing and Supplier Planning: Reaping the Benefits of Valid Scheduling 253
Chapter 14 Supply Chain: Ensuring There Is End-to-End Flow 273
Chapter 15 Finance, Integrated and Proactive: Top-Down and Bottom-Up 307
Chapter 16 Business Improvement: Being Lean and Agile 329
Chapter 17 Technology Enhancements: What You Need and Not Just Following a Market Trend 343
Chapter 18 People and Behaviors: Get the Team Behind You and Plans Will Be Delivered 359
Chapter 19 Implementation: Where to Start 379
Glossary 411
About the Authors 415
About Oliver Wight 419
Books by Oliver Wight 421
Index 423
