Introduction to Manufacturing: An Industrial Engineering and Management Perspective

This book provides an introduction to manufacturing, covering key issues such as designing, managing, and improving manufacturing operations from a systems perspective. It is essential reading for industrial engineering and management students, focusing on the issues that matter to practicing engineers and managers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 782 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

This comprehensive Introduction to Manufacturing provides students with a deep understanding of the critical issues that impact practicing industrial engineers and managers. It offers a systems perspective on designing, managing, and improving manufacturing operations, enabling students to gain a holistic understanding of the manufacturing process.

The book is organized into five parts:

Getting to Know Manufacturing: This section introduces fundamental concepts of manufacturing as an economic activity, covering topics such as manufacturing strategy, forecasting market demand, and the role of manufacturing in society.

Engineering the Factory: This section focuses on the physical design of factories and processes, including the necessary infrastructure and technology for manufacturing. It covers topics such as plant layout, material flow, and automation.

Making Information Flow: This section explores the central nervous system that triggers and responds to events occurring in production. It covers topics such as process control, inventory management, and supply chain management.

Making Materials Flow: This section delves into the logistics of manufacturing, covering topics such as materials handling inside the factory, warehousing, and supply chain management. It emphasizes the importance of efficient material flow in achieving manufacturing excellence.

Enhancing Performance: This section focuses on managing manufacturing performance and methods to maintain and improve it, both in times of normal operations and emergencies. It covers topics such as quality management, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

Throughout the book, rich illustrations and teaching aids are provided to enhance the learning experience. Introduction to Manufacturing is an essential reading for industrial engineering and management students of all ages and backgrounds who are engaged in the vital task of making the things we all use. By providing a comprehensive and systems-oriented approach, this book equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the manufacturing industry.

Weight: 2362g
Dimension: 209 x 278 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815363194