Inventory Record Accuracy (eBook)

Unleashing the Power of Cycle Counting

Roger B. Brooks, Larry W. Wilson (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2008 | 2. Auflage
208 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-0-470-16953-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Praise for INVENTORY RECORD ACCURACY "e;This updated version of Inventory Record Accuracy preserves its humorous and easy-to-read style. Supply chain practitioners, in traditional or lean manufacturing, will find it a helpful guide. Cleverly outlined, the rigorous yet simple process for both on-hand and on-order inventory provides accuracy levels required for real-time data systems."e; -Maria Teodorovic, Quality Systems Manager Weyerhaeuser Corporation "e;Inventory Record Accuracy is truly a practitioner's guide. The book's collection of anecdotes provides real-life insight into the potential challenges of achieving IRA, and the combination of an easy-to-read text and simple drawings makes this book an easy road map to follow on the proven path to higher inventory record accuracy."e; -John Dietz, Director, Manufacturing Resource Planning Lockheed Martin Space Systems "e;Brooks and Wilson are the experts on inventory record accuracy. Inventory Record Accuracy goes right to the core of the issues without a lot of soft-soaping. Every materials manager, stockroom manager, and cycle counting supervisor should have a copy within arm's reach."e; -Adrian R. Barrett, 6 Sigma Master Black Belt Caterpillar, Inc. "e;Excellent coverage of a fundamentally important topic. By far, the best book on the subject I've ever read. The three-phase approach to inventory record accuracy should be required reading for all manufacturing managers."e; -Edward W. Davis, Professor of Business AdministrationThe Darden School, University of Virginia

Autor

ROGER B. BROOKS is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas who consults with companies on planning and control, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. He is a popular speaker at seminars and symposia. LARRY W. WILSON is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas who consults to businesses on customer service, inventory reduction, and efficient inventory management. He also is a popular speaker at seminars and symposia. For more information, please visit www.oliverwight.com

Inhalt

Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction xv

Chapter 1 The Company Bank 1

Chapter 2 Tolerances and Measures of Accuracy 9

Chapter 3 The Three-Phase Approach to Inventory Record Accuracy 29

Chapter 4 Phase I--Design and Preparation: Getting the System Right 35

Chapter 5 Phase I--Design and Preparation: The Physical Stockroom 61

Chapter 6 Phase II: Establishing Initial Balances 93

Chapter 7 Phase III: Cycle Counting 109

Chapter 8 Inventory Record Accuracy in a Lean Environment 143

Chapter 9 Accountability 163

Chapter 10 Looking Back and Looking Forward 171

Glossary 175

Index 179

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.4.2008
• Reihe/Serie: Oliver Wight Manufacturing
• Reihe/Serie: Oliver Wight Manufacturing
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Logistik / Produktion
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Marketing / Vertrieb
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Business & Management • Production Operations Management • Produktionssteuerung • Wirtschaft u. Management
• ISBN-10: 0-470-16953-2 / 0470169532
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-16953-7 / 9780470169537