Elements of Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics

Focusing on essential quantitative methods, this book addresses planning and control in industrial operations across various sectors, including suppliers and distribution centers. Key topics encompass forecasting, inventory management, safety stock calculations, and order quantity determination. It also explores manufacturing control techniques, just-in-time practices, and statistical process control. With practical applications for supply chain management and reverse logistics, the methods presented are designed to be accessible and applicable in real-world scenarios.