Recent global events have taught us that healthy supply chains are not optional. Even if we can afford to have gaps in our processes today (can we really?), we simply do not know what tomorrow will bring-and our business practices must be ready. For leaders who are ready to implement more effective supply chain management, Supercharged Supply Chains: Discover Unparalleled Business Planning and Execution Practices explains the essential techniques and behaviors from leading consultancy Oliver Wight. Learning from others' mistakes can be incredibly effective. Supercharged Supply Chains provides readers with a clear and practical understanding of what is required to operate at a Class A level of Business Excellence and showcases instances that have been successful with hundreds of clients. These operating principles demonstrate why many fail and how readers can succeed with Business Excellence Planning. This book discusses new technology solutions about implementing people-centered change processes to supercharge supply chains. Learn about:
- Supply chain nodes
- Business functions role in supply chain excellence
- Integrated Business Planning
- Master scheduling
- Material requirements and capacity planning
- Data accuracy for a solid foundation
- Business improvement
- New supply chain technologies
- And more.
Outlining the Oliver Wight practices that have boosted the health of supply chains for more than 50 years, Supercharged Supply Chains is essential reading.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword xi
Introduction xiii
Prelude: The Awakening xv
List of Figures xix
Chapter 1 Churn: The Cause of Disruption 1
Chapter 2 Get the Basics Right: Eliminate the Churn 19
Chapter 3 Inventory: Essential to Know What You Have 31
Chapter 4 Bill of Material: A Solid Foundation 45
Chapter 5 Routings: Accuracy Required for Valid Plans 57
Chapter 6 Manage MRP: Do Not Let MRP Manage You (Do Not Let the Tail Wag the Dog) 69
Chapter 7 Mastering the Master Schedule: Meeting Customer Requests at Optimal Cost 97
Chapter 8 Integrated Business Planning: Leadership from the Top 121
Chapter 9 Product and Portfolio Management: Offer What Customers Need, Not What You Think They Need 161
Chapter 10 Demand Planning: The Art of Demand Planning and Execution 189
Chapter 11 Managing Internal Priorities: Delivering Products on Time 211
Chapter 12 Capacity Planning: Short, Medium, and Long Term 229
Chapter 13 External Sourcing and Supplier Planning: Reaping the Benefits of Valid Scheduling 253
Chapter 14 Supply Chain: Ensuring There Is End-to-End Flow 273
Chapter 15 Finance, Integrated and Proactive: Top-Down and Bottom-Up 307
Chapter 16 Business Improvement: Being Lean and Agile 329
Chapter 17 Technology Enhancements: What You Need and Not Just Following a Market Trend 343
Chapter 18 People and Behaviors: Get the Team Behind You and Plans Will Be Delivered 359
Chapter 19 Implementation: Where to Start 379
Glossary 411
About the Authors 415
About Oliver Wight 419
Books by Oliver Wight 421
Index 423
