Download or read book MATERIALS PLANNING STRATEGIES and WAREHOUSING 2nd Edition written by Joseph Mensah and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-22 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inventory management is one of the most important and complicated subject in supply chain management, as management of inventory takes into consideration both external customers in both the upstream and the downstream, and the internal customer. The ability to get inventory right provides a lot of advantages to supply chain managers as thts foster the growth of the organization in terms of sales, liquidity of the organization, and increase in organizational Investment. Many at time management loses foresight on the activities of the planning of inventory which may result in losses to the organization. These losses may be in the form of loss of sales due to stockout, tying up of capital due to excessive inventory, obsolescence due to excessive stocking, pilfering, and damage of stock. Inventory managers can only be effective if planning of inventory is properly carried out, which requires adequate training both theory and on the job training. Many organization often do not account the cost of lost sales, which is as a result of stockout and very important for future planning. The need to account for this is very important as this will help organization to improve it future inventory plan. To be in the position to manage inventory properly requires the understanding of all factors that affect the inventory, from the supply through the organization to the final consumer, with a reverse logistics back to the supplier. This loop is very important as management of inventory must make sure that all issues of the final consumer is resolved in a timely manner. The loss of track on consumer's grievances set the organization in the steep slope that may result in the sudden loss of market share. There is the need to consider inventory planning as a key activities to organizational success. Organization will not be in the position to properly plan inventory if the warehouse setting and storage system are bad. This requires that the activities of the warehouse be seen as equally important so as to augment the activities of the supply chain. Planning a proper storage system is so important that it reduces most of the holding, and handling cost. Safety of personnel in the warehouse should not be compromise as staff in the warehouse are constantly expose to hazards such as fall from height, being pinned by forklift, and other occupational injury and death. The need to understand planning safety procedures in the warehouse in addition to knowledge of proper stock control is very essential for good warehousing. This book take a detail look into all issues concerning inventory management processes and warehousing so as to achieve a comprehensive training and planning tools for both students and practitioners.
Download or read book MATERIALS PLANNING STRATEGIES and WAREHOUSING 2nd Edition written by Joseph L. A. Mensah and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inventory management is one of the most important and complicated subject in supply chain management, as management of inventory takes into consideration both external customers in both the upstream and the downstream, and the internal customer. The ability to get inventory right provides a lot of advantages to supply chain managers as thts foster the growth of the organization in terms of sales, liquidity of the organization, and increase in organizational Investment. Many at time management loses foresight on the activities of the planning of inventory which may result in losses to the organization. These losses may be in the form of loss of sales due to stockout, tying up of capital due to excessive inventory, obsolescence due to excessive stocking, pilfering, and damage of stock. Inventory managers can only be effective if planning of inventory is properly carried out, which requires adequate training both theory and on the job training. Many organization often do not account the cost of lost sales, which is as a result of stockout and very important for future planning. The need to account for this is very important as this will help organization to improve it future inventory plan. To be in the position to manage inventory properly requires the understanding of all factors that affect the inventory, from the supply through the organization to the final consumer, with a reverse logistics back to the supplier. This loop is very important as management of inventory must make sure that all issues of the final consumer is resolved in a timely manner. The loss of track on consumer's grievances set the organization in the steep slope that may result in the sudden loss of market share. There is the need to consider inventory planning as a key activities to organizational success. Organization will not be in the position to properly plan inventory if the warehouse setting and storage system are bad. This requires that the activities of the warehouse be seen as equally important so as to augment the activities of the supply chain. Planning a proper storage system is so important that it reduces most of the holding, and handling cost. Safety of personnel in the warehouse should not be compromise as staff in the warehouse are constantly expose to hazards such as fall from height, being pinned by forklift, and other occupational injury and death. The need to understand planning safety procedures in the warehouse in addition to knowledge of proper stock control is very essential for good warehousing. This book take a detail look into all issues concerning inventory management processes and warehousing so as to achieve a comprehensive training and planning tools for both students and practitioners.
Download or read book Materials Planning Strategies and Warehousing written by Joseph Mensah and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-organized, and effective supply chain unit will require a robots planning system which will be working with all the departments within the organization. This unit requires a well-trained individuals who are committed to ensure that both external and internal customers have their grievances resolved in a timely manner. This unit is the materials planning unit. The materials planning unit are responsible to convert the consumptions pattern to materials request which are then transformed to ordering patterns for the purchasing unit. The materials planning unit work closely with the user department to draw unambiguous specifications for materials requested for the organization. Same, the unit have direct contact with the supply to announce any protest of materials supplied or throw light on specifications the supply may have difficulty in supplying. To be in the position to manage this requires a comprehensive skill from the planner. This book takes you through all the planning tools you will need in planning inventory, and provide all the skills you will need to effectively manage your warehouse.
Download or read book World Class Warehousing and Material Handling written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-10-09 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timeless Insights for Planning and Managing 21st-Century Warehouse Operations Despite today's just-in-time production mentality, with its efforts to eliminate warehouses and their inventory carrying costs, effective warehousing continues to play a critical bottom-line role for companies worldwide. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling covers today's state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations. Written by one of today's recognized logistics thought leaders, this comprehensive resource provides authoritative answers on such topics as: The seven principles of world-class warehousing Warehouse activity profiling Warehouse performance measures Warehouse automation and computerization Receiving and put away Storage and retrieval operations Picking and packing Humanizing warehouse operations World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling describes the processes and systems required for meeting the changing demands of warehousing. Filled with practices from proven to innovative, it will help all logistics professionals improve the productivity, quality, and cycle time of their existing warehouse operations. Not too long ago, effective warehousing was a relatively straightforward progression of receiving, storing, and shipping. But in today's age of e-commerce, supply chain integration, globalization, and just-in-time methodology, warehousing has become more complex than at any time in the pastnot to mention more costly. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling breaks through the confusing array of warehouse technology, buzzwords, and third-party providers to describe the principles of warehousing required for the implementation of world-class warehousing operations. Holding up efficiency and accuracy as the keys to success in warehousing, it is the first widely published methodology for warehouse problem solving across all areas of the supply chain, providing an organized set of principles that can be used to streamline all types of warehousing operations. Case studies from Avon, Ford, Xerox, True Value Hardware, and others detail how today's most innovative logistics and supply chain managers are arriving at proven solutions to a wide variety of warehousing challenges. Topics discussed include: Warehouse activity profilingfor identifying causes of information and material flow problems and pinpointing opportunities for improvement Warehouse performance measuresfor monitoring, reporting, and benchmarking warehouse performance Storage and retrieval system selectionfor improving storage density, handling productivity, and trade-offs in required capital investment Order picking strategiesfor improving the productivity and accuracy of order fulfillment Computerizing warehousing operationsfor profiling activity, monitoring performance, and simplifying operations World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling integrates global and e-commerce issues as it addresses customization, information technology, performance analysis, expansion and contraction planning, and the overall role of the warehouse in logistics management and the supply chain. Filled with proven operational solutions, it will guide managers as they develop a warehouse master plan, one designed to minimize the effects of supply chain inefficiencies as it improves logistics accuracy and inventory managementand reduces overall warehousing expense.
Download or read book World Class Warehousing and Material Handling 2E PB written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic guide to warehouse operations--now fully revised and updated with the latest strategies, best practices, and case studies Under the influence of e-commerce, supply chain collaboration, globalization, and quick response, warehouses today are being asked to do more with less. The expectation now is that warehouses execute an increase in smaller transactions, handle and store more items, provide more product and service customization, process more returns, offer more value-added services, and receive and ship more international orders. Compounding the difficulty of meeting this increased demand is the fact that warehouses now have less time to process an order, less margin for error and fewer skilled personnel. How can a warehouse not only stay afloat but thrive in today's marketplace? Efficiency and accuracy are the keys to success in warehousing. Despite today's just-in-time production mentality and efforts to eliminate warehouses and their inventory carrying costs, effective warehousing continues to play a critical bottom-line role for companies worldwide. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling, 2nd Edition is the first widely published methodology for warehouse problem solving across all areas of the supply chain, providing an organized set of principles that can be used to streamline all types of warehousing operations. Readers will discover state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations. This comprehensive resource provides authoritative answers on such topics as: - The seven principles of world-class warehousing - Warehouse activity profiling - Warehouse performance measures - Warehouse automation and computerization - Receiving, storage and retrieval operations - Picking and packing, and humanizing warehouse operations Written by one of today's recognized logistics thought leaders, this fully updated comprehensive resource presents timeless insights for planning and managing 21st-century warehouse operations.
Download or read book World Class Warehousing and Material Handling 2E written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2016-03-25 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic guide to warehouse operations—now fully revised and updated with the latest strategies, best practices, and case studies Under the influence of e-commerce, supply chain collaboration, globalization, and quick response, warehouses today are being asked to do more with less. The expectation now is that warehouses execute an increase in smaller transactions, handle and store more items, provide more product and service customization, process more returns, offer more value-added services, and receive and ship more international orders. Compounding the difficulty of meeting this increased demand is the fact that warehouses now have less time to process an order, less margin for error and fewer skilled personnel. How can a warehouse not only stay afloat but thrive in today’s marketplace? Efficiency and accuracy are the keys to success in warehousing. Despite today's just-in-time production mentality and efforts to eliminate warehouses and their inventory carrying costs, effective warehousing continues to play a critical bottom-line role for companies worldwide. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling, 2nd Edition is the first widely published methodology for warehouse problem solving across all areas of the supply chain, providing an organized set of principles that can be used to streamline all types of warehousing operations. Readers will discover state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations. This comprehensive resource provides authoritative answers on such topics as: · The seven principles of world-class warehousing · Warehouse activity profiling · Warehouse performance measures · Warehouse automation and computerization · Receiving, storage and retrieval operations · Picking and packing, and humanizing warehouse operations Written by one of today's recognized logistics thought leaders, this fully updated comprehensive resource presents timeless insights for planning and managing 21st-century warehouse operations. About the Author Dr. Ed Frazelle is President and CEO of Logistics Resources International and Executive Director of The RightChain Institute. He is also the founding director of The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, the world's largest center for supply chain research and professional education.
Download or read book HANDBOOK OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT written by P. GOPALAKRISHNAN and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive research based, well received book, now in its Second Edition, continues to provide the most complete up-to-date coverage of the materials management discipline. It is the result of intensive and in-depth interactions of the authors with academic community, IIMM professionals as well as senior executives involved in materials, inventory, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, working capital and top management. This title reflects the wealth of experience gained by the authors in India and abroad in training, research, teaching and consultancy. This well-organised comprehensive book clearly analyses all the concepts, processes and applications of Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, and Multimodal Transport. It covers basic principles and practices concerning these areas as well as to its application in Indian conditions. This textbook describes the concept of integrated materials management with the help of diagrams, charts, photos and solved examples, covering all the aspects of materials management. It provides a number of solved practical problems and examples for better comprehension. The suggestions of practising professionals, academicians and researchers have been appropriately incorporated in this book. An attempt has been made to strike a balance between conceptual frameworks and practical aspects of materials and its management. Intended primarily as a textbook for graduate students pursuing materials management courses in Indian universities, this comprehensive title will also serve as a ready reckoner for the executives practising in areas such as materials, logistics, SCM, purchase, warehousing and inventory management. The students of business management, engineering, Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM) diploma and other related programs/courses will find this book extremely useful.
Download or read book Materials Planning Strategies and Warehousing in Supply Chain written by Joseph Mensah and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-organized, and effective supply chain unit will require a robots planning system which will be working with all the departments within the organization. This unit requires a well-trained individuals who are committed to ensure that both external and internal customers have their grievances resolved in a timely manner. This unit is the materials planning unit. The materials planning unit are responsible to convert the consumptions pattern to materials request which are then transformed to ordering patterns for the purchasing unit. The materials planning unit work closely with the user department to draw unambiguous specifications for materials requested for the organization. Same, the unit have direct contact with the supply to announce any protest of materials supplied or throw light on specifications the supply may have difficulty in supplying. To be in the position to manage this requires a comprehensive skill from the planner. This book takes you through all the planning tools you will need in planning inventory, and provide all the skills you will need to effectively manage your warehouse.
Download or read book The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management written by Alan Rushton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition includes updates in manufacturing logistics, integrated logistics, process design and home delivery, and brand new sections on warehouse receipt and dispatch.
Download or read book Supply Chain Strategy written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-10-16 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Tech and High-Touch Logistics Solutions for Supply Chain Challenges In today's fast-paced and customer-oriented business environment, superior supply chain performance is a prerequisite to getting and staying competitive. Supply Chain Strategy is based on world-class logistics practices in place in successful supply chain organizations, the latest academic breakthroughs in logistics system design, and the logic of logistics. It presents the proven pillars of success in logistics and supply chain management. Part of McGraw-Hill's Logistics Management Library, Supply Chain Strategy is organized according to author Dr. Ed Frazelle's breakthrough logistics master planning methodology. The methodology leads to metrics, process designs, system designs, and organizational strategies for total supply chain management, total logistics management, customer response, inventory planning and management, supply, transportation, and warehousing. Concise yet complete, Dr. Frazelle's book shows how to develop a comprehensive logistics and supply chain strategy, one that will both complement and support a company's strategic objectives and long-term success. Logisticsthe flow of material, information, and money between consumers and suppliershas become a key boardroom topic. It is the subject of cover features in business publications from Wall Street Journal to BusinessWeek. Annual global logistics expenditures exceed $3.5 trillion, nearly 20 percent of the world's GDP, making logistics perhaps the last frontier for major corporations to significantly increase shareholder and customer value. And at the heart of every effort to improve organizational logistics performance? Supply chain efficiency. Supply Chain Strategy is today's most comprehensive resource for up-to-the-minute thinking and practices on developing supply chain strategies that support a company's overall objectives. Covering world-class practices and systems, taken from the files of Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, General Electric, and other companies, it covers essential supply chain subjects including: Logistics data miningfor identifying the root cause of material and information flow problems, pinpointing opportunities for process improvements, and providing an objective basis for project-team decision making Inventory planning and managementpresenting metrics, processes, and systems for forecasting, demand planning, and inventory control, yielding lower inventory levels and improved customer service Logistics information systems and Web-based logisticshelping to substitute information for inventory and work content Transportation and distributionfor connecting sourcing locations with customers at the lowest cost by, among other things, leveraging private and third-party transportation systems Logistics organization developmentincluding the seven disciplines that link enterprises across the supply chain, as well as logistics activities within those enterprises Supply Chain Strategy explains and demonstrates how decision makers can use today's technology to enhance key logistics systems at every point in the supply chain, from the time an idea or product is conceived through its delivery to the final user. It describes the major steps in developing an effective, workable logistics management programone that will reduce operating expenses, minimize capital investment, and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
Download or read book Supply Chain Strategy Second Edition Unleash the Power of Business Integration to Maximize Financial Service and Operations Performance written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The industry standard in supply chain management—fully revised and updated to provide today’s logistics solutions The proven pillars of success in logistics and supply chain management introduced in the first edition of Supply Chain Strategy now guide the supply chains of many of the world’s most successful organizations, including 3M, Abbott, BP, Coca-Cola, Disney, Hallmark, Honda, Mitsubishi, Oxxo-FEMSA, Payless, P&G, Pratt & Whitney, Wal-Mart, Rio Tinto, and many others. This Second Edition features up-to-date case studies showing how those companies and more meet supply chain goals and helps you overcome your own challenges with the latest supply chain innovations, including big-data analytics, supply chain command and control centers, large-scale supply chain optimization, integrated supply chain planning, real-time global supply chain visibility, omni-channel logistics, re-shoring, global-sourcing optimization, cloud-based supply chain management, supply chain finance, global trade management, and fourth-party logistics.
Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Warehousing written by Scott Keller and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide to planning, implementing, measuring, and optimizing world-class supply chain warehousing processes, this book explains each warehousing option, basic warehousing storage and handling operations, strategic planning, and the effects of warehousing design and service decisions on total logistics costs and customer service.
Download or read book Excellence in Warehouse Management written by Stuart Emmett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warehouses are often seen as a necessary evil: places that stop the flow of goods and thus increase costs without adding value. But the truth is that they have a critical part to play in supply chain management, and warehouse managers should be centrally involved in the strategic aspects of any business. Excellence in Warehouse Management covers everything you need to know to manage warehouse operations as part of a streamlined and holistic system, fine-tuned to serve the customer and drive the bottom-line. With thinking points, self-assessment exercises and case studies Stuart Emmett challenges you to consider your own operations in a new way, and plot a course into the future.
Download or read book Supply Chain Management Best Practices written by David Blanchard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-26 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn what it takes to develop and have a "best-in-class" supply chain This new edition shows you how to build supply chains that work by illustrating how leading companies are doing it. Identifying world-class supply chains in more than a dozen different industries and explaining in detail how these companies got to where they are, this essential book reveals the proven strategies, solutions, and performance metrics used by leading companies to design their extended enterprises. Identifies proven strategies, solutions, and performance metrics for supply chain management best practice benchmarks Shows how to manage supply chains in a global marketplace and how to choose third-party providers New edition includes new chapters on green supply chains and lean supply chains, and expanded analysis of emerging technologies Includes coverage of supply chain metrics, planning and forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, transportation, globalization, customer service, collaboration, security, and workforce management Written by the Editorial Director of Penton Media's Supply Chain Group and a Contributing Editor to IndustryWeek magazine It also offers guidance on the latest technology, green supply chains, going lean, how to choose third-party logistics providers, and how to manage the supply chain in a global environment.
Download or read book World Class Warehousing and Material Handling Second Edition written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting timeless insights for planning and managing 21st-century warehouse operations; this thorough resource offers state-of-the-art tools; metrics; and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness; accuracy; and overall productivity of warehousing operations. --
Download or read book Strategic Logistics Management written by James R. Stock and published by Irwin Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notable changes occurring in the global marketplace since the publication of the first three editions of this book (1982, 1987, and 1993) have included e-commerce and widespread use of the Internet, growth of supply chain management, a continued explosion of computer and information technology worldwide, development of 24-hour markets with many organizations operating worldwide, and a continued corporate emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. Trade agreements such as North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), European Union, ASEAN and Mercosur have enabled corporations to implement regional, if not entirely global, logistics strategies. The fourth edition of Strategic Logistics Management has been significantly expanded to reflect these and the many other changes that have occurred, as well as to include state-of-the-art logistics information and technology. The basic tenets of the previous editions have been retained, but new material has been added to make the book more managerial, integrative, and "cutting edge." Strategic Logistics Management is still the only text that takes a marketing orientation and views the subject from a customer satisfaction perspective. While emphasizing the marketing aspects of logistics, it integrates all of the functional areas of the business as well as incorporating logistics into supply chain management. This book has been extensively revised and updated in the areas of technology, global coverage, and transportation. This book features brand new chapters on Supply Chain Management (Ch 2) and Measuring and Selling the Value of Logistics (Ch 17).
Download or read book Logistics Management written by Sople, Vinod V. and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Logistics has advanced from the warehousing and transportation to boardrooms of the successful leading companies across the world. Logistic capabilities supplement the supply chain operation. It plays an important role in both organizational strategy and
