Manufacturing Data Structures
Building Foundations for Excellence with Bills of Materials and Process Information

Jerry Clement (Author), Andy Coldrick (Author), John Sari (Author)

9780471132691, Wiley

Hardback, published 4 January 1995

288 pages
24 x 16.1 x 2.8 cm, 0.54 kg

Manufacturing Data Structures "Comprehensive yeteasy-to-read.Manufacturing Data Structures is filled withanecdotes, yet stresses the importance of maintaining dataaccuracy. It is valuable reading for all manufacturing managers."Jim Carnall Manufacturing Manager, Eastman Kodak "An entertainingand informative look at an important aspect of day to day businessin the MRP II environment. It clearly shows how data structuringmethodology can be directly applied to process industries such asthe Personal Products/Health and Beauty business." Jeff L. StevensManager, Packaging Sciences, Chesebrough-Ponds Canada"Manufacturing Data Structures shows, in a very practical way, howmanufacturing data can be used as a competitive weapon. It's acomprehensive guide, filled with solutions to everyday problems."Jim Hendrickson Plant Manager, Reckitt & Colman "An excellentbook.Very useful on the subject of data foundations formanufacturing. It has suggested further opportunities forimprovement in my own organisation." R.A. Watson Rolls-Royce MotorCars "Manufacturing Data Structures will be of immense value to thepractitioner." Chris Cage ICI Pharmaceuticals

Overview.

Defining the Manufacturing Process.

Defining Levels in the Bills of Material and Routings.

Achieving Accuracy and Completeness.

Planning Scheduling and Controlling the Plant Using the DataFoundation.

Modularizing the Bill of Material.

New Product Introduction and Custom Manufacturing.

Managing Engineering Change Control.

Implementing Change.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]