Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling takes a practical, hands-on, project-oriented approach to exploring the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout. The text also introduces state-of-the-art tools, including computer simulation.

The book covers theoretical concepts in a very easy to understand approach and applies these concepts to practical settings, including real-world examples and case studies that help students comprehend key concepts. A “how-to,” systematic, and methodical approach 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 and the steps in-between — are covered, including office space and other employee needs, including cafeteria, restrooms, and parking, among other topics.

Contents

1. Introduction to Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling.
2. Sources of Information for Manufacturing Facilities Design
3. Time Study
4. Process Design
5. Flow Analysis Techniques
6. Activity Relationship Analysis
7. Ergonomics and Workstation Design Space Requirements
8. Auxiliary Services Requirement Space
9. Employee Services–Space Requirements
10. Material Handling
11. Material Handling Equipment
12. Office Layout Techniques and Space Requirements
13. Area Allocation
14. Facilities Design–The Layout
15. Application of Computer Simulation and Modeling
16. Selling the Layout

Index

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