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ERP: Tools, Techniques, and Applications for Integrating the Supply Chain, Second Edition » (2nd Edition)

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Authors: Carol A Ptak, Eli Schragenheim
ISBN-13: 9781574443585, ISBN-10: 1574443585
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: October 2003
Edition: 2nd Edition

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Author Biography: Carol A Ptak

Book Synopsis

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.

  • Table of Contents

    Forewords
    Preface
    About the Author and Simulation Team
    Acknowledgments
    MICSS Program
    How to Use This Book
    Introduction
    Sect. IEnterprise Management
    1History of Enterprise Resource Planning3
    2The Theory of Constraints and ERP17
    3Sales and Operations Planning43
    4Buffer Resource Strategy77
    5Enterprise Resource Management101
    6Integrating the Supply Chain to Reap the Rewards123
    7Strategic Sourcing and Procurement143
    Sect. IIOperations Management
    8Operations Planning (Material and Capacity Requirements Planning)155
    9Product Life Cycle Management195
    10Manufacturing Execution System213
    11Distribution237
    Sect. IIIERP Selection and Implementation
    12ERP System Requirements271
    13Selecting the Right ERP System287
    14Data Record Accuracy305
    15Implementation - Generalized Industry Application325
    16Repetitive Manufacturing Application351
    17Process Industry Application369
    18Remanufacturing379
    19Project Manufacturing391
    20Customer Relationship and Service407
    Sect. IVApplication
    Appendix421
    Index427

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