Introduction to Manufacturing

<p>This <i>Introduction to Manufacturing </i>focuses students on the issues that matter to practicing industrial engineers and managers. It offers a systems perspective on designing, managing, and improving manufacturing operations. On each topic, it covers the key issues, with pointers on where to dig deeper.</p><p>Unlike the many textbooks on operations management, supply chain management, and process technology, this book weaves together these threads as they interact in manufacturing. It has five parts:</p><ol> <li> <i>Getting to Know Manufacturing</i>: Fundamental concepts of manufacturing as an economic activity, from manufacturing strategy to forecasting market demand</li> <li> <i>Engineering the Factory</i>: Physical design of factories and processes, the necessary infrastructure and technology for manufacturing</li> <li> <i>Making Information Flow: </i>The "central nervous system" that triggers and responds to events occurring in production</li> <li> <i>Making Materials Flow</i>: The logistics of manufacturing, from materials handling inside the factory via warehousing to supply chain management</li> <li> <i>Enhancing Performance: </i>Managing manufacturing performance and methods to maintain and improve it, both in times of normal operations and emergencies</li> </ol><p>Supported with rich illustrations and teaching aids, <i>Introduction to Manufacturing </i>is essential reading for industrial engineering and management students – of all ages and backgrounds – engaged in the vital task of making the things we all use.</p> <p>A Guided Tour</p><p>Getting to Know Manufacturing</p><p>1. About Manufacturing</p><p>2. Manufacturing Strategy</p><p>3. Serving Market Demand</p><p>Engineering the Factory</p><p>4. Process Design</p><p>5. Assembly</p><p>6. Automation</p><p>7. Layout</p><p>Making Information Flow</p><p>8. IT and OT in Manufacturing</p><p>9. Planning and Control</p><p>10. Master Data Management</p><p>Managing Flows of Materials</p><p>11. Internal Logistics</p><p>12. External Logistics</p><p>13. Warehouse Management</p><p>14. Supply Chain Management</p><p>Enhancing Performance</p><p>15. Managing Performance</p><p>16. Improving Performance</p><p>17. Improving Quality</p><p>18. Maintenance</p>