Introduction to Materials Management (Custom Edition for APICS);

This book is an introductory text that describes the basics of supply chain management, manufacturing planning and control systems, purchasing, and physical distribution. New features of this edition include enhanced coverage of performance metrics, ERP, supply chain approaches and implications, lean production fundamentals, and basic scheduling rules. Also included are chapter references to case studies in the Introduction to Materials Management Casebook. Also available as part of a discounted series.