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Decision Systems for Inventory Management and Production Planning

Decision Systems for Inventory Management and Production Planning
By Edward Silver, Rein Peterson

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An in-depth discussion of the major decisions in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management faced by organizations, both private and public. Strategic and operational issues are covered, as well as the latest systems used to make decisions, including Just-in-Time Manufacturing, KANBAN, Distribution Requirements Planning, and PUSH Control. A series of cases focusing on one organization complement the text's discussion, and several problem sets are also included. An extensive list of references allows the advanced student to pursue topics of interest in more detail.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #892741 in Books
  • Published on: 1985-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 746 pages

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This is a revision of a classic which integrates managerial issues with practical applications, providing a broad foundation for decision-making. It incorporates recent developments in inventory management, including Just-in-Time Management, Materials Requirement Planning, and Total Quality Management.