{"product_id":"gaining-control-isbn-9780471979920","title":"Gaining Control","description":"In this new edition of \u003ci\u003eGaining Control,\u003c\/i\u003e the authors present best practices for optimizing control of manufacturing processes to meet business objectives. This reliable resource includes real solutions for measurable improvements in effectiveness, employee engagement, and morale. Written by leading experts, it’s perfect for anyone who manages production facilities or supply chains and includes updated coverage of many new developments. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments iv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCast of Characters ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne Out of Control 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Gaining Knowledge 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Constructing Routings and Work Centers 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Mastering Dispatching and Scheduling 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Understanding Detail Capacity Planning 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Controlling the Flow of Work 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Applying Rough- Cut Capacity Planning 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEight Joining Forces 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNine Scheduling to Capacity Constraints 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Eliminating Waste and Variability 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEleven Advanced Planning, Optimizing, \u0026amp; Scheduling 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwelve Moving Ahead 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 323\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES G. CORRELL\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal of Oliver Wight Americas, Inc. Certified by the Association for Operations Management (APICS) in production and inventory management at the Fellow level, he has presented several papers at APICS international conferences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEVIN HERBERT\u003c\/b\u003e has been an Oliver Wight Associate since 1998. He was formerly Eastman Kodak's director of supply chain management-logistics for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He is a member of APICS, and has taught students how to achieve qualification for the APICS Diploma in Production and Inventory Management (DPIM).   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe business world is more challenging than ever. New technologies present new opportunities and the increasing demands for responsiveness and flexibility mean that manufacturing must have levels of control never imagined twenty-five years ago. In attempting to face up to all these challenges, it is often difficult to know where to begin, and this can lead to employee confusion and underperformance. \u003ci\u003eGaining Control\u003c\/i\u003e helps you get control of manufacturing facilities and achieve increased output by retaking command with expert advice and down-to-earth writing from James Correll and Kevin Herbert, two prominent consultants from the Oliver Wight company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGaining Control\u003c\/i\u003e takes you inside the Hayes Tractor Company, a fictitious company but one with all too familiar characteristics and situations. The authors expose the conditions that are causing the company to fail and miss production deadlines, leading to employee morale and discipline problems. Then, they reveal the proven and effective strategies that Oliver Wight uses to help businesses with these issues gain control of their production resources for more effective deployment—whether the resources are people, processes, or machines. Following the example of Hayes, you'll learn how to apply these best practices to your own operation, leading to better control, higher efficiency, and more satisfied employees and customers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully up-to-date new edition includes twenty-four new methods, concepts, and technological advances introduced since publication of the last edition. The authors explore methodologies like Finite Capacity Scheduling and Advanced Planning and Scheduling, pointing out pitfalls and potentialities and showing you how to implement planning and scheduling enhancements across the entire business. A complete guide to manufacturing effectiveness, the book also offers expert coverage of topics such as advanced planning systems, and lean and computer- based scheduling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGaining Control\u003c\/i\u003e will help you close the loop in your goals to consistently deliver on time, maximize efficiency, and reduce lead times. Combining new software, technologies, and processes with tried-and-true methods, this revised edition of a classic text will help you take command of your facilities and improve all aspects of performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989269627109,"sku":"NP9780471979920","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471979920.jpg?v=1761783455","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/gaining-control-isbn-9780471979920","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}