World Class Master Scheduling: Best Practices and Lean Six SIGMA Continuous Improvement

by Donald H Sheldon (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $50.52

  Master scheduling is the heartbeat of every manufacturing and distribution process. In fact, there is no more important process within manufacturing. This up-to-date how-to guide explains how master scheduling integrates with Lean and Six Sigma to create the perfect environment for robust control and continuous improvement. World Class Master Scheduling will help organizations establish rules of engagement and set the stage for maximum effectiveness of both Lean strategies and Six Sigma in the scheduling process. The author describes the need for cooperation with the demand side of the organization and how to achieve high-performance results. This desk reference is a must for operations managers, production supervisors, planners and schedulers, and Lean, Six Sigma and ERP practitioners and consultants.Key FeaturesFacilitates complete detailed understanding of world class master scheduling in an easy to read, how-to formatDescribes how master scheduling integrates with Lean and Six Sigma to create the perfect environment for robust control and continuous improvementIllustrates how state-of-the-art master scheduling can save a company thousands of dollars and increase customer service and productivityOffers global insight on high-performance master scheduling and the results on the bottom lineExplains numerous inventory strategies (MTS, ATO, MTO, ETO, etc. ) with rules for proper management of these process designs