Master scheduling is the heartbeat of every manufacturing and distribution process. In fact, there is no more important process within manufacturing. This up-to-date “how-to” guide explains how master scheduling integrates with Lean and Six Sigma to create the perfect environment for robust control and continuous improvement. World Class Master Scheduling will help organizations establish rules of engagement and set the stage for maximum effectiveness of both Lean strategies and Six Sigma in the scheduling process. The author describes the need for cooperation with the demand side of the organization and how to achieve high-performance results. This desk reference is a must for operations managers, production supervisors, planners and schedulers, and Lean, Six Sigma and ERP practitioners and consultants.

Key Features

• Provides in an easy-to-read, “how to” format an appropriate treatment of the basics and a complete detailed understanding of world class master scheduling in today's high-performance manufacturing organizations
• Delineates good master scheduling techniques and processes, inventory strategy, and MPS application, as well as linkages to the supply chain and supplier interaction to maximize competitive advantage
• Explains numerous inventory strategies (MTS, ATO, MTO, ETO, etc.) with rules for proper management of these process designs and includes interviews with best-in-class master schedulers
• Covers demand management, sales and operations planning, enterprise resources planning, and numerous other important tools, management systems, and metrics
• Details the roles and responsibilities, from scheduler to top management, for high-performance results