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Manufacturing Facilities Design & Material Handling: Fifth Edition
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Designed For Junior And Seniorlevel Courses In Plant And Facilities Planning And Manufacturing Systems And Procedures, This Textbook Is Also Suitable For Graduatelevel And Twoyear College Courses. The Book Takes A Practical, Handson, Projectoriented Approach To Exploring The Techniques And Procedures For Developing An Efficient Facility Layout. It Also Introduces Stateoftheart Tools Including Computer Simulation. Access To Layoutiq Workspace Planning Software Is Included For Purchasers Of The Book. Theoretical Concepts Are Clearly Explained And Then Rapidly Applied To A Practical Setting Through A Detailed Case Study At The End Of The Volume. The Book Systematically Leads Students Through The Collection, Analysis, And Development Of Information To Produce A Quality Functional Plant Layout For A Lean Manufacturing Environment. All Aspects Of Facility Design, From Receiving To Shipping, Are Covered. In The Fifth Edition Of This Successful Book, Previously Published By Prentice Hall, Numerous Updates And Corrections Have Been Made. Also, Rather Than Including Brief Caseinpoint Examples At The End Of Each Chapter, A Single, Detailed Case Study Is Provided That Better Exposes Students To The Multiple Considerations That Need To Be Taken Into Account When Improving Efficiency In A Real Manufacturing Facility. The Textbook Has Enjoyed Substantial International Adoptions And Has Been Translated Into Spanish And Chinese. This Replaces The 4Th Edition By Prentice Hall (Isbn# 9780135001059).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Manufacturing Facilities Design & Material Handling: Fifth Edition'? A: The book focuses on plant and facilities planning, as well as manufacturing systems and procedures, providing a practical approach to developing efficient facility layouts.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for graduate-level courses? A: Yes, it is suitable for graduate-level courses, in addition to junior- and senior-level undergraduate courses.
- Q: What is included with the purchase of this textbook? A: Purchasers of the book receive access to Layout-iQ workspace planning software, which aids in facility layout planning.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: The fifth edition contains a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What are the key features of this textbook? A: The textbook systematically explains theoretical concepts and applies them to practical settings through a detailed case study, covering all aspects of facility design from receiving to shipping.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Manufacturing Facilities Design & Material Handling: Fifth Edition' is Matthew P. Stephens.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on June 15, 2013.
- Q: What improvements have been made in the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition includes numerous updates and corrections, as well as a comprehensive case study instead of brief examples at the end of each chapter.
- Q: Is this book available in other languages? A: Yes, it has been translated into Spanish and Chinese, reflecting its international adoptions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it is in acceptable condition for use.