Publisher's Synopsis
A complete revision of the industry-standard book on materials requirements standards for manufacturing
This fully revised and updated edition of the landmark work on material requirements planning (MRP) focuses on the new rules required to effectively support a manufacturing operation using MRP systems in the twenty-first century. You will get all-new coverage of demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP) along with complete implementation steps.
Orlicky's Material Requirements Planning, Fourth Edition offers proven solutions that help you gain the competitive edge through strategic lead time reductions, substantial reductions in total inventory investment, and significant increases in service levels. This guide is an indispensable tool for manufacturing practitioners and anyone preparing for CPIM certification.
- Completely revised to follow process flow combining MRP, MRPII, ERP and DDRP
- Provides step-by-step guidance on setting up and running a successful MRP process
- Written by a pair of manufacturing and materials experts
