{"product_id":"materials-management-an-executives-supply-chain-guide-hardcover","title":"Materials Management: An Executive's Supply Chain Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStan C. McDonald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid introduction to materials management and the tools needed to create a world-class materials management program \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nuts-and-bolts guide presents an overview of the inner workings of the materials process, as well as the best practices to achieve a world-class operating system that will help to eliminate ineffective materials management. Coverage includes discussion of material requirements planning, planning parameters, electronic data interchange, and material control graphs and reports, among many other topics. Thorough and practical, Materials Management explains the impact that inadequate inventory control has on a company and how these poor controls can reduce production, cause inefficiencies in labor, create excessive inventory, and increase freight expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStan McDonald (Northville, MI) is an independent consultant on materials management. Throughout his 30-year career, he has held various positions in the supply chain\/materials management arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of materials management is not a profession requiring a specialized degree or the passing of a board or bar examination. There is no set of common rules and guidelines that all companies can follow because processes are different. Regardless of industry or field, however, every supply chain professional does have the same goal: to develop and position their company's supply chains in order to compete and win in today's global marketplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on author Stan McDonald's vast industry experience, \u003ci\u003eMaterials Management: An Executive's Supply Chain Guide\u003c\/i\u003e presents you with a foundation to the basic methods and concepts used to successfully manage the flow of materials within your organization and throughout the supply chain. Its practical, user-friendly style will show you how to improve your company's operations as well as its bottom line.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith step-by-step advice on how to build a world-class materials management program, this book features jargon-free discussion of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eproven answer\u003c\/i\u003e to any inventory problem: the closed-loop system of controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring bill of material accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scrap reporting process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial requirements planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning parameters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectronic data interchange\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial control graphs and reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysical inventories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplier selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShortage control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest material control effort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced planning logistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaterial Management\u003c\/i\u003e show you how to work smart and avoid common problems through best- and worst-case studies with sneak peeks into the \"inner workings\" of the materials process. Explaining the impact that adequate inventory, and increase freight expenses, this resourceful book prepares your company to become best-in-class. Its strategies, solutions, and technologies that keep your company financially viable and competitive in our ever-changing global economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials Management \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Executive's\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eSupply Chain Guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of materials management is not a profession requiring a specialized degree or the passing of a board or bar examination. There is no set of common rules and guidelines that all companies can follow because processes are different. Regardless of industry or field, however, every supply chain professional does have the same goal: to develop and position their company's supply chains in order to compete and win in today's global marketplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on author Stan McDonald's vast industry experience, \u003ci\u003eMaterials Management: An Executive's Supply Chain Guide\u003c\/i\u003e presents you with a foundation to the basic methods and concepts used to successfully manage the flow of materials within your organization and throughout the supply chain. Its practical, user-friendly style will show you how to improve your company's operations as well as its bottom line. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith step-by-step advice on how to build a world-class materials management program, this book features jargon-free discussion of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eproven answer\u003c\/i\u003e to any inventory problem: the closed-loop system of controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring bill of material accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scrap reporting process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial requirements planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning parameters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectronic data interchange\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial control graphs and reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysical inventories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplier selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShortage control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest material control effort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced planning logistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaterials Management\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to work smart and avoid common problems through best- and worst-case studies with sneak peeks into the \"inner workings\" of the materials process. Explaining the impact that inadequate inventory control has on a company and how these poor controls can reduce production, cause inefficiencies in labor, create excessive inventory, and increase freight expenses, this resourceful book prepares your company to become best-in-class. Its strategies, solutions, and technologies that keep your company financially viable and competitive in our ever-changing global economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAN C. MCDONALD\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent consultant on materials management. Throughout his thirty-year career, he has held various positions in the supply chain\/materials management arena. Companies that he has worked for include TRW and Bundy Corporation (automotive supply companies). 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