Essentials of Inventory Management

Author:
Max Muller

Description:

This purchasing inventory management book features timeless stock-keeping fundamentals meeting up-to-the-minute technologies to optimize efficiency and drive profits!
Inventory management is about more than counting what you've got. It's about understanding business realities and making decisions that balance current demand with future needs—while keeping overhead and operating costs to a minimum.

Now in its Second Edition, Essentials of Inventory Management gives inventory professionals the information they need to maximize productivity in key areas. It covers topics like physical stock issues to problem identification and resolution to technologies, like RFID and other automated inventory mechanisms. Perfect for novice and veteran managers alike, this purchasing inventory management book covers topics such as:

Forecasting and replenishment strategies • Differences between retail and manufacturing inventories • Materials requirements planning and just-in-time inventory systems • Simple formulas for calculating quantities and schedules • Management of inventory as a physical reality and a monetary value • Supply chain risk management

This inventory management book is complete with detailed examples, handy tools, and a revised and expanded chapter analyzing "Why Inventory Systems Fail and How to Fix Them?" This non-technical yet thorough guide is perfect for both instructional and on-the-job use.

About the Author

MAX MULLER has been an executive for a wide range of product distributors. His seminars throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom have drawn more than 100,000 attendees. His books include The Manager's Guide to HR (978-0-8144-1076-9).

Essentials of Inventory Management is $39 for non-members and $31.99 for members.

Your Price: $39.00

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