Inventory Record Accuracy: Unleashing the Power of Cycle Counting - Hardcover

Brooks, Roger B.; Wilson, Larry W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471132241 ISBN 13: 9780471132240

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1995

Synopsis

This trailblazing guide explains the use of Cycle Counting to demonstrate how to achieve inventory accuracy levels of 95% or more. As a result, companies can productively manage every aspect of their operation while reducing the overall levels of inventory on hand. Packed with sage advice, examples, sample reports and clear descriptions on improving an inventory system.

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Praise for INVENTORY RECORD ACCURACY

"This updated version of Inventory Record Accuracy preserves its humorous and easy–to–read style. Supply chain practitioners, in traditional or lean manufacturing, will find it a helpful guide. Cleverly outlined, the rigorous yet simple process for both on–hand and on–order inventory provides accuracy levels required for real–time data systems."
Maria Teodorovic, Quality Systems Manager Weyerhaeuser Corporation

"Inventory Record Accuracy is truly a practitioner′s guide. The book′s collection of anecdotes provides real–life insight into the potential challenges of achieving IRA, and the combination of an easy–to–read text and simple drawings makes this book an easy road map to follow on the proven path to higher inventory record accuracy."
John Dietz, Director, Manufacturing Resource Planning Lockheed Martin Space Systems

"Brooks and Wilson are the experts on inventory record accuracy. Inventory Record Accuracy goes right to the core of the issues without a lot of soft–soaping. Every materials manager, stockroom manager, and cycle counting supervisor should have a copy within arm′s reach."
Adrian R. Barrett, 6 Sigma Master Black Belt Caterpillar, Inc.

"Excellent coverage of a fundamentally important topic. By far, the best book on the subject I′ve ever read. The three–phase approach to inventory record accuracy should be required reading for all manufacturing managers."
Edward W. Davis, Professor of Business AdministrationThe Darden School, University of Virginia

About the Author:

ROGER B. BROOKS is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas who consults with companies on planning and control, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. He is a popular speaker at seminars and symposia.

LARRY W. WILSON is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas who consults to businesses on customer service, inventory reduction, and efficient inventory management. He also is a popular speaker at seminars and symposia.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0471132241
• ISBN 13: 9780471132240
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192