{"product_id":"introduction-to-manufacturing","title":"Introduction to Manufacturing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Manufacturing \u003c\/i\u003efocuses students on the issues that matter to practicing industrial engineers and managers. It offers a systems perspective on designing, managing, and improving manufacturing operations. On each topic, it covers the key issues, with pointers on where to dig deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the many textbooks on operations management, supply chain management, and process technology, this book weaves together these threads as they interact in manufacturing. It has five parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eGetting to Know Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e: Fundamental concepts of manufacturing as an economic activity, from manufacturing strategy to forecasting market demand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eEngineering the Factory\u003c\/i\u003e: Physical design of factories and processes, the necessary infrastructure and technology for manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eMaking Information Flow: \u003c\/i\u003eThe \"central nervous system\" that triggers and responds to events occurring in production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eMaking Materials Flow\u003c\/i\u003e: The logistics of manufacturing, from materials handling inside the factory via warehousing to supply chain management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eEnhancing Performance: \u003c\/i\u003eManaging manufacturing performance and methods to maintain and improve it, both in times of normal operations and emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupported with rich illustrations and teaching aids, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Manufacturing \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for industrial engineering and management students – of all ages and backgrounds – engaged in the vital task of making the things we all use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45542450692334,"sku":"9780815361428","price":330.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/introduction-to-manufacturing","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}