Master scheduling : a practical guide to competitive manufacturing / John F. Proud

Includes bibliographical references and index

Chaos in manufacturing -- Why master scheduling -- The mechanics of master scheduling -- Managing with the master schedule -- Using the MPS output in a make-to-stock environment -- What to master schedule -- Scheduling in a flow environment -- Planning bills -- Two-level MPS and other advanced techniques -- Using MPS output in a make-to-order environment -- Master scheduling in custom-product environments -- Finishing schedules -- Sales and operations planning -- Rough-cut capacity planning -- Supply management -- Demand management -- Effective implementation -- Order from chaos -- Appendix A: class A master scheduling process and performance checklists -- Appendix B: master scheduling sample implementation task list -- Appendix C: master scheduling policy, procedure, and flow diagram listing -- Appendix D: master scheduling sample process flow diagram