{"product_id":"9780470437575","title":"Materials Management An Executive's Supply Chain Guide","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMaterials Management\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Executive's Supply Chain Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStan C. McDonald\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Production \u0026amp; Operations Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA solid introduction to materials management and the tools needed to create a world-class materials management program  \u003cp\u003eThis nuts-and-bolts guide presents an overview of the inner workings of the materials process, as well as the best practices to achieve a world-class operating system that will help to eliminate ineffective materials management. Coverage includes discussion of material requirements planning, planning parameters, electronic data interchange, and material control graphs and reports, among many other topics. Thorough and practical, Materials Management explains the impact that inadequate inventory control has on a company and how these poor controls can reduce production, cause inefficiencies in labor, create excessive inventory, and increase freight expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStan McDonald (Northville, MI) is an independent consultant on materials management. Throughout his 30-year career, he has held various positions in the supply chain\/materials management arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAN C. M\u003csmall\u003eC\u003c\/small\u003eDONALD\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent consultant on materials management. Throughout his thirty-year career, he has held various positions in the supply chain\/materials management arena. Companies that he has worked for include TRW and Bundy Corporation (automotive supply companies). In addition, he was the director of logistics for Fasco Motors, a global supplier of small motor applications.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 March 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470437575\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379836219532,"sku":"9780470437575","price":44.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470437575.jpg?v=1780200967","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470437575","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}