Mrp II

by Toomey, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780412065811
• ISBN10: 0412065819
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-07-01
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Summary

MRP II explores the principles of MRP II systems, and how the manufacturer can utilize and institute them effectively for maximum profit. The book will serve as a valuable professional reference for manufacturers instituting or utilizing an MRP II scheduling system. It will also be a valuable teaching tool for the 2- and 4- year college or university programs, a reference for APICS certification review, and continuing education programs. There are examples throughout, as well as extensive end-of-chapter case studies and their solutions. A glossary of terms is also included.

Author Biography

John W. Toomey is Principal of John Toomey & Associates, Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction: Improved customer service. Elimination of waste. Continuous improvement. Definitions. Where we have been. Where we must go. MRP and manufacturing execution. Benefits of MRP. Quiz bibliography. The role of inventory management: The attributes. The product. Product demand. Control systems. The reorder points. Materials requirements planning. Case study quiz bibliography. Product definition: Item identification. The bill of material. Planning bills of material. The process routing. Case study quiz bibliography. The master production schedule: The forecast. The master schedule calculation. Utilizing planning bills. Managing the MPS. Case study quiz bibliography. Concepts and Logic of MRP: The purpose. Inputs and outputs. Gross to net requirements. Explosions. Implosions. Case study quiz bibliography. Managing MRP: Lot sizing. Safety stock. Allocation. Planned orders. Releasing orders. Rescheduling orders. Case study quiz bibliography. Capacity planning: Strategic planning. The bill of resources. Rough-cut capacity planning. Capacity requirement planning. Capacity management. Case study quiz bibliography. Distribution resource planning: Concepts and logic. Time-phased planning. The ditribution center. The central supply center. Transportation planning. DRP benefits. Case study quiz bibliography. Job shop execution: Assembly scheduling. Purchasing. Fabrication scheduling-infinite loading. Fabrication scheduling-finite loading. Case study quiz bibliography. Process manufacturing execution: Capacity-driven master production scheduling. The role of MRP. Process flow scheduling. MRP compared to PFS. Case study quiz bibliography. Just-in time execution: Process flow goals. Plant layout for flow. Synchronized schedules. Supplier involvement. Case study quiz bibliography. MRP implementation: System requirements. Performance measurements. Project management. Activating the system. Case study quiz bibliography. Glossary. Certification considerations. Quiz answers. Index.