Book Description
Inventory accuracy starts with an understanding of the conditions under which errors occur and ends with error-resistant processes, intelligent use of technology, a well-trained and highly motivated workforce, and an ongoing process of continuous improvement. In between, there’s cycle counting, root cause analysis, process evaluation, user interface design, procedures, employee training, accountability, control methods, process checks, audits, exception reporting, transaction techniques, measurement, counting methods, bar codes, RF systems, speech-based technology, light systems, and software. Inventory Accuracy: People, Processes, & Technology covers all of these topics and more in a comprehensive treatment of the subject of inventory accuracy in distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments. In addition to documenting the standard tools and techniques used to achieve accuracy, the author provides insights as to why many of the standard solutions don’t provide the best results and offers alternative methods. The focus on practical solutions that take into account the sometimes-conflicting priorities that affect accuracy, results in an approach that not only looks good on paper, but more importantly, works in the real world.
From the Publisher
Inventory accuracy is an important issue for any business that sells, buys, consumes, manufactures, or handles inventory. Inventory Accuracy: People, Processes, & Technology provides a comprehensive treatment of inventory accuracy in distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing environments. Topics covered include cycle counting, physical inventories, process evaluation, training, accountability, and various technologies including bar codes, voice technology, RFID, and light-directed systems. Rating 5.0
more than softwareAdmittedly, I know more about the inventory field than layman, being in the inventory field myself. But I thought that this book was written in such an easily comprehensible way that anyone could learn from it. And it is not a small book, either--almost 400 pages, but the book does not grow boring (well, I did skip a few sections). To me, the center of the book is the point that a company cannot expect algorithmic, flowchart, and/or computer systems to magically optimize its inventory process. Those are all tools, very valuable tools, actually, indispensable tools--but still tools, and unable to replace the guiding, human mind. Quite excellent book.Essential Warehouse Manager's Desk ReferenceIf you are responsible for the integrity of your company's inventory, then I strongly recommend that you read "Inventory Accuracy". Written in plain English, with an emphasis on the practical, this book contains a wealth of valuable tips and techniques for both the new and seasoned warehouse manager. While thoroughly addressing current technology, the book also emphasizes the importance of the human factor.A good read and an invaluable tool... Excellent book on what is still important ... Inventory!I greatly enjoyed the new book, especially the detailed sections on measuring accuracy, cycle counting, combining count logic selections in creation of a count, the "bin locator" versus the "warehouse management" systems, and count variances. The practical information continues even into warehouse personnel issues - such as shrinkage and the wide variety of people personalities that are involved in shrinkage. Many effective and practical tips are provided for the technical AND non-technical operations professional. If you are a warehouse manager or supervisor - then you should get a copy of this book. |
