In his best-selling book Japanese Manufacturing Techniques, Richard J. Schonberger revolutionized American manufacturing theory and, more important, practice. In that breakthrough book, he revealed that Japanese manufacturing excellence was not culturally bound. Offering the first demystified explanation of the simple techniques that fueled Japan’s industrial success, he demonstrated how the same methods could be put to work as effectively in U.S. plants. Now, in World Class Manufacturing,...

Management of operations: it’s the weakest link in most companies, especially since planning and controlling of operations can be a confusing area. As industries shift to the automated factory of the future, operational excellence will increase in importance. Competitive Manufacturing, Second Edition explains that side of industry in simple terms-and shows how it should be managed, through the powerful techniques of internationally known manufacturing specialist Hal Mather. His main...

This introductory survey of FMS aims provides the reader with a comprehensive description of automated cells and systems. Designed as a applications-oriented text, it offers coverage of hardware, software, support, service, planning, installation and implementation issues. Establishing a fundamental understanding of cells and systems, it discusses the importance of the various stages of planning and explores the importance of quality, just-in-time manufacturing, human resources and group technology....

Provides comprehensive survey of concepts, principles and practices of modern manufacturing styles systems.