http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/ Inventory Control Related Topics Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:26:17 GMT Riadi http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1832 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1832 Dear all, I made a inventory simulation with (Q,r), (S,s) ordering system using Matlab Simulink software. I need real data from industry such as apparel Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:32:52 GMT ianlford http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1831 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1831 Private Message from Bally Bally F has sent you a private message Click to read message Please read it or Bally will think you ignored this :( This message has Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:55:53 GMT Brian Culley http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1830 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1830 Thank you for your advice I'm in Las Vegas and there are a few good colleges. I think I'll check out the business course as you suggested. Once again thank you Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:35:17 GMT Dave Piasecki http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1829 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1829 Oh, I also wanted to mention that there are also educational offerings provided by various professional organizations such as APICS, ISM, WERC, CSCMP From: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:28:44 GMT Dave Piasecki http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1828 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1828 If you're looking for something local to you, it's kind of hit-and-miss. Some Universities and tech colleges have strong logistics programs, but many don't. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:43:53 GMT ligon3@... http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1827 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1827 Check out texas AM they offer a MS. In this field that goes beyond just warehouse ops. -- Sent from my Palm Pre baculley wrote:   I have been in warehousing Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:14:33 GMT baculley http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1826 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1826 I have been in warehousing and transportation for 25 years and now wish to advance by continuing my education. What courses could you recommend I take. I have Wed, 06 May 2009 00:53:43 GMT uma kashinath http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1825 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1825 Build full inventory process right from confirmation of orders and receipt of goods with all specification covered. and pricing with margin along with outward Tue, 05 May 2009 23:23:39 GMT ianlford@... http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1824 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1824 Does your inventory system have a purchase factor and selling factor.  If that is the case then just set up your formula in the purchase factor to convert to Tue, 05 May 2009 15:26:27 GMT Dave Piasecki http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1823 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1823 Though this is a rather common situation, I have yet to see a clean way to handle it. Many inventory systems are capable of managing the multiple UOMs Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:53:18 GMT Jon Oswald http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1822 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1822 Hi, Does anyone have a solution on how to handle inventory of steel bars of different lengths? Looking for best practices, etc. I.E. We buy steel bars w/a UOM Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:55:12 GMT jcon1352@... http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1821 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1821 I am seeking an experienced Inventory and Materials Control Manager for a manufacturing firm in the greater Chicago area. The individual should have a solid Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:27:24 GMT ramsrsuperbowlbound08 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1820 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1820 Hello Everyone - I am looking for someone with experience with one of the following inventory control systems: Stone Edge, Fishbowl Inventory or Interprise to Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:02:59 GMT code3nine http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1819 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1819 Wouldn't recommend starting from scratch. Look into a system like Syteline... http://go.infor.com/erpsytelinedemo/ If you decide to develop one on your own, Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:49:48 GMT code3nine http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1818 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Distribution_Inventory_Control/message/1818 True. The uses of this figure are pretty limited, I only use it when trying to capture some extra "soft" cost savings with continuous improvement projects.