Stephens M. Manufacturing Facilities Design...5ed 2013 Rep torrent

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The fifth edition of Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling embraces the same practical approach to facilities planning as the previous editions. Building on the same systematic approach, it expands upon an important and relevant topic of lean manufacturing. In addition to a rich collection of discussion questions and problems that follow each chapter, a comprehensive case study has been added. This case study is presented as an Appendix and clearly illustrates the step-by-step approach in facilities planning as explained in the textbook, leading to the development of a complete example of a facility design and layout. Layout-iQ, a state-of-the-art facilities planning and simulation software package is introduced in this edition, and access to the software is included for purchasers of the book.
The goals of this project-oriented facilities design and material handling textbook are to provide students and practitioners with a practical resource that describes the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout,and to introduce some of the state-of-the-art tools such as computer simulation. This how-to book leads the reader through the collection, analysis, and development of vital and relevant data to produce a functional plant layout. Our systematic and methodical approach allows the novice to follow along step-by-step. However,
the textbook has been structured so that it may also be used easily and productively by more experienced planners and serve as a useful guide and reference. The mathematical background and requirements have been intentionally kept at the level of high school algebra. Although quantitative analyses and the manipulation of numbers are extremely important for planning an efficient facility, these skills can be developed without confusing the process with obscure mathematical procedures. Some experience with computers and computer-aided design (CAD) software packages will prove beneficial for the facilities planner and for other professionals in manufacturing and technology. Those techniques are discussed and emphasized. On the average, a manufacturing facility will undergo some layout modification and change once every 18 months. Furthermore, the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of any given enterprise are directly correlated with the efficiency of the layout and the material handling systems. Thus, individuals with skills in this area are in demand and are well compensated