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Why Systems Fail
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Using manufacturing systems as an example, Why Systems Fail discusses the systems selection and implementation process from beginning to end, the common mistakes made by far too many companies during this process, and the most important things to do to insure successful implementation and use.

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In easy-to-read plain jargon-free English, Why Systems Fail is a "must read" for company executives, implementation team members, department heads, and prospective users of broad-based information management software suites. Appendices provide a brief overview of manufacturing software suites, some trends and projections, and a discussion of I/T's role in systems selection and implementation.

Industrial Press, 1996
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MRP +
Published in 1993, just before the term ERP entered the vocabulary, MRP+ provides a straightforward, non-technical overview of the basic functions and operation of manufacturing planning and management software including inventory control theory, the basic MRP planning process, and continuous "flow" manufacturing.

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From there, the discussions turns to applicability of these basic techniques to differing manufacturing situations (make-to-order, ship-from-stock), government contracting, and process manufacturing. Additional topics include activity-based costing, integration with CAD/CAM and process control systems, software selection and implementation, and how software suites are extended and adapted to fit industry-specific needs. Includes an index and glossary of terms. Provides a solid background in how these systems work and how they fit in various industry situations.

Industrial Press, 1993
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Computers in Manufacturing
Published in 1991, this book offers a solid introduction to how computer technology is applied in a manufacturing company for design, manufacturing controls, planning, and administrative support.

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Chapters cover Computer-Aided Design and Engineering (CAD, CAE), Computer-Assisted Manufacturing (CAM), networks and protocols, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), data collection, process automation, work cells, robotics, material handling, quality, distribution, electronic data interchange (EDI), office and general applications, and implementation. Includes an index, glossary, and review questions at the end of each chapter. Good for a general overview in non-technical language.

Industrial Press, 1991

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MAPICS Planning
Following several introductory chapters that explain some basic MAPICS concepts and data, this book goes through Material Requirements Planning, Master Scheduling with and without the MPSP module, Forecasting, and Capacity Requirements Planning in full detail, explaining every function and how to use it.

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MAPICS Planning is written as a guidebook with hints and tips, practical advice, and "how-to" information not found in the reference manuals.
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MAPICS Production Activity Control
Written like a class in using the MAPICS production -related functions, this book offers a clearly-written "how to" explanation of the MAPICS production control and costing (PCC) functions from order entry and release to scheduling and priorities, activity reporting, work flow management, costing, and closeout.

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Included is an explanation of the Product Data Management's role, and advice on handling outside operations, "tricks of the trade" and special features like milestones, overlapping operations, and rework. Chapters address work center analysis, Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), and Repetitive Production Management (RPM). An appendix explains features-and-options for assemble-to-order situations, another discusses tailoring options, and a third explains exponential smoothing.
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