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The increasingly competitive nature of markets in the 21st century has reemphasized the key role of production/operations together with materials management functions in bringing about the growth and profitability of organisations. Fast, on-time delivery, providing services and products right first time and the need to cut costs are increasingly important factors for achieving business success in most markets. Materials management organises, co-ordinates and integrates the functions of procurement with the logistics of manufacturing operations. Production management and materials management are complementary to each other and these two areas need to be integrated well to achieve the overall objectives of the organisation. This books is organised into 28 chapters with the addition of a new chapter − 'Scheduling of Operations'. Additional features include case studies, objectives questions, discussion questions and assignments. Contents : 1. Production Management − An Overview 2. Production Systems 3. Production / Operations Strategy 4. Demand Forecasting 5. Product Planning and Development 6. Product Design 7. Production Technology 8. Process Management 9. Capacity Planning 10. Plant Location (Facility Location) 11. Plant Layout 12. Plant Planning and Design 13. Production Planning and Control 14. Job Design and Ergonomics 15. Industrial Safety 16. Work Study 17. Scheduling of Operations 18. Inspection and Quality Control 19. Maintenance Management 20. Materials Management − An Overview 21. Materials Planning and Control 22. Purchasing Management 23. Vendor Development and Rating 24. Value Analysis 25. Stores Management 26. Materials Handling 27. Inventory Management 28. Modern Trends in Production and Materials Management Case Study Annexures
