ERP : tools, techniques, and applications for integrating the supply chain 2nd ed.

Author

• Ptak, Carol A.

Additional Author(s)

• Schragenheim, Eli

Publisher

Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2004

Language

English

ISBN

9781574443585

Series

The St. Lucie press series on resource management

Subject(s)

• BUSINESS LOGISTICS
• PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
• THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS (MANAGEMENT)

Notes

• Appendix: p. 421-426
• CD ROM 01316/17

. . Index: p. 427-430

Abstract

Completely revised and updated, ERP: Tools, Techniques, and Applications for Integrating the Supply Chain, Second Edition describes, from the perspective of a business manager, concepts and tools for enterprise planning, management, and execution. The text is written in an easy-to-read format, with many real examples from a variety of industries that illustrate key points. This book can be used over and over, as a quick reference to obtain insight into ERP topics.

The Second Edition introduces many new topics, including:
• Supplier relationship management (SRM)
• Strategic sourcing
• Throughput supply chain measures such as inventory dollar days and throughput dollar days
• Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)
• Technology architecture choices
• Customer relationship management

With the help of a a Management Interactive Case Study System (MICSS) available for download, this volume explains the application of ERP tools and techniques to different types of businesses, and enables you to test the concepts in a computer simulation model. You can control the dynamics of handling an ERP program within a virtual company, and learn from the resulting analysis of how to guide to this company to financial success. This simulation package allows you to test your newly acquired knowledge before implementing your chosen ERP system.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxxi, 430 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

MICSS Program --
Enterprise Management --
History of Enterprise Resource Planning --
Requirements Generation to Material Requirements Planning --
Closing the MRP Loop --
Manufacturing Resource Planning --
Just in Time to Lean Manufacturing --
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) --
Internet's Impact on ERP --
Supply Chain Management --
The Theory of Constraints and ERP --
Management Philosophies and Information Technology --
What Is the Value of the New ERP Technology? --
What Is the Main Power of the New Technology? --
What Limitation Does the New Technology Diminish? --
What Rules Helped Us to Accommodate the Limitation? --
What Rules Should We Use Now? --
Do the New Rules Require Any Change in the Way We Use the Technology? --
How Do We Cause the Change? --
Specific TOC Techniques --
The DBR Technique --
What Should Dictate the Pace of Production? --
Buffer Management--A Unique, Simple, and Effective Control Mechanism --
Project Management--The TOC Way --
Throughput and Constraints Accounting --
Defining the Requirements for ERP According to the TOC Generic Thinking --
Managing the Implementation Project --
Sales and Operations Planning --
Why Sales and Operations Planning? --
Impact of Change --
Elements of Sales and Operations Planning --
Inputs to S & OP Planning--The TOC Way --
Sales and Operations Planning Implementation --
Demand Planning --
Supply Planning --
Financial Planning --
Senior Management Business Review --
The Sales and Operations Planning Process --
S & OP--TOC Focus --
Global Sales and Operations Planning.

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