• The master production scheduling (MPS) activity:What is the role of master production scheduling in manufacturing planning and control?
  • Master production scheduling techniques:What are the basic MPS tasks and what techniques are available to aid this process?
  • Bill of materials structuring for the MPS:How can nonengineering uses of the bill of materials assist the master production scheduling function?
  • The final assembly schedule:How is the MPS converted into a final build schedule?
  • The master production scheduler:What does a master production scheduler do and what are the key organizational relationships for this position?
  • Company examples:How do actual MPS systems work in practice?
  • Master production schedule stability:How can a stable MPS be developed and maintained?
  • Managing the MPS:How can MPS performance be monitored and controlled?