Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material HandlingThis project-oriented facilities design and material handling reference explores the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout, and introduces some of the state-of-the-art tools involved, such as computer simulation. A "how-to," systematic, and methodical approach leads readers through the collection, analysis and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout. Lean manufacturing; work cells and group technology; time standards; the concepts behind calculating machine and personnel requirements, balancing assembly lines, and leveling workloads in manufacturing cells; automatic identification and data collection; and ergonomics. For facilities planners, plant layout, and industrial engineer professionals who are involved in facilities planning and design. |
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Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling Fred E. Meyers,Matthew P. Stephens Limited preview - 2005 |
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Food Plant Engineering Systems Theunis Christoffel Robberts,Theunis C. Robberts Limited preview - 2002 |