Overview

This volume demonstrates an approach to cost-effective materials management by managing materials as a single system - from supplier through company operations to customer. Integrating theoretical and practical aspects of materials management, and using real-life examples, the authors: illustrate materials management/logistics concepts and organizational strategies as a framework for efficient management; explain procurement, materials flow, and distribution in the context of the overarching materials system, enabling managers to pinpoint potential savings and evaluate the success of different materials' functions; and provide guidelines on the implementation and control of improved materials management/logistics, including financial assessment and troubleshooting. Presenting approaches to enhancing materials management/logistics in an accessible format, this book aims to enable executives, managers, and technicians to exploit vast opportunities for savings through optimal materials management. This book should be of interest to practitioners in purchasing, traffic and transportation, logistics, receiving, shipping, stores, production control, inventory control, industrial engineering, systems personnel and manufacturing engineering; and students on related courses.

Full Product Details

Author:   Eugene L. Magad ,  John M. Amos
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.960kg
ISBN:  

9780412065019

ISBN 10:   0412065010
Pages:   587
Publication Date:   01 August 1995
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1. Materials Management/ Logistics Concept and Organization; Introduction to Total Materials Management/ Logistics; Organization of Total Materials Management/ Logistics. Part 2. Planning and Control of Materials Management/ Logistics; Materials Management/ Logistics Operational Strategies; The Intergration of Inventory Control in Materials Management/ Logistics; Role of Production Control in Materials Management/ Logistics; Just-in-Time; Impact of Material Requirements Planning and Distribution Requirements Planning on Materials Management/ Logistics; Part 3. Procurement, Materials Flow, and Distribution; Purchasing; Receiving and Stores; Materials Handling; Physical Distribution; Part 4. Materials Management/ Logistics Control Systems; Automation; Avoiding Problems in Operating a Total Materials Management/ Logistics Program; Control of Material Management/ Logistics Functions; Financial Considerations Related to Materials Management/ Logistics.

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By today's standards, a cheap - and comprehensive - buy. - Materials Handling News (review of first edition)

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