Systems for Planning and Control in Manufacturing

The book is divided into two sections:
Section 1 - Introduces the subject as a whole and describes the key generic tools and techniques to support the manufacturing organisation.
Section 2 - Modern planning and control methods at a detailed level.

• Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and objectives to aid learning
• Case studies included throughout to illustrate the key elements of the text in a practical context
• Introduces a range of systems and management topics supported by examples and case studies

Autorentext

D. K. Harrison is the Assistant Head of Department for the Department of Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.

Inhalt

Foreword; Introduction; Section 1 - The Manufacturing Enterprise; Section 2 - Information Systems in Manufacturing; Section 3 - Quantitative Methods; Section 4 - Planning Scheduling and Logistics; Index