The book, now in its third edition, demonstrates based on the Hanover Funnel Model which levers companies can use to achieve their goals reliably. Companies with high on-time delivery, short lead times, and low inventory grow faster than their competitors and achieve higher profits. Practitioners will find simple and effective methods for business practice. Students will gain a comprehensive overview of the objectives, tasks, and processes of production control. The book is characterized by a convincing systematics, thorough international research, clear presentation, and immediate applicability. I am convinced that it will become a standard work in the field of production planning and control literature. Hans-Peter Wiendahl. The field of production control is presented in a very convincing manner from both a scientific and methodological perspective.