<b>Discover the practical, real-world advantages of the Oliver Wight master planning and scheduling methodology.</b><p>The newly revised Fourth Edition of <i>Master Planning and Scheduling: An Essential Guide to Competitive Manufacturing</i> delivers a masterful exploration of today''s master planning and scheduling techniques, as well as an insightful discussion of the future of the master planning and scheduling processes and profession. <p>Written in the context of an ever-evolving digital environment and augmented with new and critical information required to implement best practices, the book is a guide for practitioners and leaders on the principles of master planning and scheduling and its application in modern and future work environments. <p>In this book, readers will learn: <ul><li>Insights regarding top-down, bottom-up, and side-to-side integration of business practices in support of a company''s strategic direction and tactical deployment</li><li>The critical link between t