This book accomplishes two important tasks. First, it presents the fundamentals of Master Scheduling in a clear, concise, and complete manner. It's simple and easy to understand. Second, it explains the relationship between Master Scheduling and Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Efficient Consumer Response. This book - simple, easy-to-understand, up-to-date - speaks to the needs of both the experienced professionals as well as people new to this field and this process. It will be an important addition to the personal libraries of practitioners and professionals in the world of Logistics, Demand Management, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.