Manufacturing Systems Design and Analysis (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Providing a comprehensive introduction to the multi-disciplinary function called Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE), this textbook aims to demonstrate the systems aspects of modern manufacturing operation, systems modelling and evaluation, and structured design of manufacturing systems. This second edition shows how to adopt structured, systematic approaches to the design and evaluation of the modern manufacturing plant with the purpose of optimizing performance of the whole factory. Broad in scope and integrating topics, this book should be useful to students and managers in manufacturing.