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<p>Acknowledgments xiii</p> <p>Introduction xv</p> <p>Chapter 1 The Company Bank 1</p> <p>Chapter 2 Tolerances and Measures of Accuracy 9</p> <p>Chapter 3 The Three-Phase Approach to Inventory Record Accuracy 29</p> <p>Chapter 4 Phase I—Design and Preparation: Getting the System Right 35</p> <p>Chapter 5 Phase I—Design and Preparation: The Physical Stockroom 61</p> <p>Chapter 6 Phase II: Establishing Initial Balances 93</p> <p>Chapter 7 Phase III: Cycle Counting 109</p> <p>Chapter 8 Inventory Record Accuracy in a Lean Environment 143</p> <p>Chapter 9 Accountability 163</p> <p>Chapter 10 Looking Back and Looking Forward 171</p> <p>Glossary 175</p> <p>Index 179</p>

<p><b>ROGER B. BROOKS</b> is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas who consults with companies on planning and control, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. He is a popular speaker at seminars and symposia. <p><b>LARRY W. WILSON</b> is a Principal of Oliver Wight Americas who consults to businesses on customer service, inventory reduction, and efficient inventory management. He also is a popular speaker at seminars and symposia. <p>For more information, please visit <b>www.oliverwight.com</b>

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