This book is aimed at manufacturing and planning managers who struggle to bring a greater degree of stability and more effective use of assets to their operations, not realizing the degree to which production scheduling affects those objectives.

SECTION 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Business Imperatives - Why Scheduling Matters Chapter 2 Characteristics of Process Operations - and Scheduling Challenges Chapter 3 Overview of Production Strategies Chapter 4 Scheduling Processes d Software Chapter 5 Example Process SECTION 2 - Scheduling Strategies Chapter 6 Repetitive Scheduling Strategies Chapter 7 Dealing With Disruption SECTION 3 - Scheduling Processes, Systems, Software Chapter 8 The role of Forecasting Chapter 9 The Role of Inventory Chapter 10 Typical Scheduling Process Steps Chapter 11 Multi-Level Scheduling Chapter 12 Tanks, Bins, and Flow Paths Chapter 13 The Role of ERP in Planning and Scheduling Chapter 14 Excel as a Finite Scheduling Tool Chapter 15 Software Designed for Production Scheduling Chapter 16 Critical Ingredients, Raw Materials, and Components Chapter 17 Scheduling Software - Security and Privacy SECTION 4 - Prerequisites to Good Scheduling Chapter 18 The Role of the Plant Leader Chapter 19 Scheduling Readiness Criteria Chapter 20 Accessible, Accurate, and Complete Data Chapter 21 Effective Production and Capacity Planning Chapter 22 Workforce Engagement Chapter 23 Changeover Reduction - SMED Chapter 24 Production Stability Chapter 25 Cellular Manufacturing Chapter 26 Managing Bottlenecks and Constraints Chapter 27 Leading Scheduling Improvements to Drive Value: Five Steps for Leaders Chapter 28 Where to Begin - A Roadmap to Project Success Chapter 29 Critical Success Factors Chapter 30 Success Stories - Examples Of Scheduling Best Practices