An exclusive, specially adapted version of the classic text on operations managementThis CPIM Certification Edition is a professional version ofManufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management. This text has become the standard reference for manufacturing planning and control system logic as implemented in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. An adaption for the professional market, this book is essential for practitioners working in manufacturing facilities worldwide. It is an ideal resource for anyone studying for the APICS (Association for Operations Management) CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) exams.New to This Edition 250 brand new questions written expressly for those who are reviewing and taking the CPIM exams Adaptation of some of the case studies and existing problems for use with the professional, non-academic edition Revised organization in response to changes in the environment in which manufacturing planning and control (MPC) systems operate New reader-friendly elementsContents pages that offer an uncommonly specific explanation of what is covered in each chapter; helpful chapter-ending sections, such as company examples, concluding principles, and references Tailored specifically to the CPIM certification Written by one of the key authors of the APICS core knowledge area Questions written by APICS certification course teachersComplete coverage: Manufacturing Planning and Control; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Demand Management; Forecasting; Sales and Operations Planning; Advanced SOP; Master Production Scheduling; Material Requirements Planning; Advanced MRP; Capacity Planning & Utilization; Production Activity Control; Advanced Scheduling; Just-in-Time; Distribution Requirements Planning a. Management of Supply Chain Logistics; Order Point Inventory Control Methods; Strategy and MPC System Design