MRP II Planning for Manufacturing Excellence [Hardcover]

MRP II explores the principles of MRP II systems, and how the manufacturer can utilize and institute them effectively for maximum profit. The book will serve as a valuable professional reference for manufacturers instituting or utilizing an MRP II scheduling system. It will also be a valuable teaching tool for the 2- and 4- year college or university programs, a reference for APICS certification review, and continuing education programs. There are examples throughout, as well as extensive end-of-chapter case studies and their solutions. A glossary of terms is also included.MRP II explores the principles of MRP II systems, and how the manufacturer can utilize and institute them effectively for maximum profit. The book will serve as a valuable professional reference for manufacturers instituting or utilizing an MRP II scheduling system. It will also be a valuable teaching tool for the 2- and 4- year college or university programs, a reference for APICS certification review, and continuing education programs. There are examples throughout, as well as extensive end-of-chapter case studies and their solutions. A glossary of terms is also included.Preface. Introduction: Improved customer service. Elimination of waste. Continuous improvement. Definitions. Where we have been. Where we must go. MRP and manufacturing execution. Benefits of MRP. Quiz bibliography. The role of inventory management: The attributes. The product. Product demand. Control systems. The reorder points. Materials requirements planning. Case study quiz bibliography. Product definition: Item identification. The bill of material. Planning bills of material. The process routing. Case study quiz bibliography. The master production schedule: The forecast. The master schedule calculation. Utilizing planning bills. Managing the MPS. Case study quiz bibliography. Concepts and Logic of MRP: The purpose. Inputs and outputs. Gross to net requirements. Explosions. Implosions. Case sls'