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

Brooks, Roger B.; Wilson, Larry W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0939246287 ISBN 13: 9780939246281

Publisher: Wight (Oliver) Publications Inc.,U.S., 1992

Synopsis

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 this title

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.

Synopsis

Aims to help a company achieve inventory record accuracy levels of 95per cent or more. It shows managers how to evaluate their current inventory system to identify areas for improvement; design and manage the implementation of Cycle Counting; apply Cycle Counting concepts in a process industry setting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wight (Oliver) Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0939246287
• ISBN 13: 9780939246281
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 182