Whether new on the job, or brushing up to implement the latest technology, Back to Basics: Your Guide to Manufacturing Excellence gives readers the information they need to become an expert - quickly. Based on the popular "Back to Basics" columns that appear in the magazine APICS: The Performance Advantage, the structure of the book allows for sufficient development of each topic and is short enough to be quickly read. It details the key concepts necessary to expertly apply new approaches such as ERP, CPFR, VMI, and much more. Topics include: capacity, inventory, inventory accuracy, part numbering, processes, problem solving, and general managerial guidelines.