(CREATIVE WRITER ONLY) LOG 301 PRODUCTION & INVENTORY

Module 4 - Background

PRODUCTION & INVENTORY

The following information will give you a good background on the importance of inventory control in the manufacturing process. For this module go to the ProQuest data base and read the articles below for assistance in completing the assignments for this module.

Required Materials

You are not required to read all of these articles but you should choose several, and reading all of them will substantially further your knowledge.

This article discusses effectively managing inventory in the supply chain for the auto industry.

Gould, L. S. (2002, Aug). Effectively managing inventory in the supply chain. Automotive Design & Production; Cincinnati, 114(8), 70-73. http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/217429334?pq-origsite=summon

Here is an excellent article on Just In Time (JIT) inventory management.

Steele, A. L. (2001). Cost drivers and other management issues in the JIT supply chain environment.Production and Inventory Management Journal. Alexandria, 42(2), 61-68. http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/199881944?pq-origsite=summon

This article discusses how important it is for organizations to have good relationships with their suppliers.

Drickhamer, D. (2001, May 21). Peak performance. Industry Week. Cleveland, 250(8) 36-40. http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/219750879?pq-origsite=summon

This article discusses the importance of speed in the internet economy.

Rubin, D. (2001, Jun.). Velocity management rush. IIE Solutions. Norcross, 33(6), 36-40. http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/231419673?pq-origsite=summon

This article is used in the case assignment.

Alexander, M., (2001). Factory Floors Go Online -- Pioneering manufacturers close the final gap in their supply chains. InternetWeek, Manhasset. http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.trident.edu:2048/docview/226903535?pq-origsite=summon