"ERP: tools, techniques, and applications for integrating the supply chain" by Carol A. Ptak, Eli Schragenheim

Completely revised and updated, this book describes, from the perspective of a business manager, concepts and tools for enterprise planning, management, and execution. The text is written in an easy-to-read format, with many real examples from a variety of industries that illustrate key points. This book can be used over and over, as a quick reference to obtain insight into ERP topics.

This volume explains the application of ERP tools and techniques to different types of businesses, and enables you to test the concepts in a computer simulation model.

CONTENTS
Forewords
Preface
About the Author and Simulation Team
Acknowledgments
MICSS Program
How to Use This Book
Introduction
SECTION I ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
1 History of Enterprise Resource Planning
2 The Theory of Constraints and ERP
3 Sales and Operations Planning
4 Buffer Resource Strategy
5 Enterprise Resource Management
6 Integrating the Supply Chain to Reap the Rewards
7 Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
SECTION II OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
8 Operations Planning (Material and Capacity Requirements Planning)
9 Product Life Cycle Management
10 Manufacturing Execution System
11 Distribution
SECTION III ERP SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
12 ERP System Requirements
13 Selecting the Right ERP System
14 Data Record Accuracy
15 Implementation—Generalized Industry Application
16 Repetitive Manufacturing Application
17 Process Industry Application
18 Remanufacturing
19 Project Manufacturing
20 Customer Relationship and Service
SECTION IV APPLICATION
Appendix
Index