Manufacturing Systems Management

The increasing complexity of manufacturing systems has magnified the need for more efficient and effective management techniques. In this broad-based text, the reader is introduced to the many different areas, with an emphasis on management, which are vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the modern manufacturing plant. The multidisciplinary nature of this text, integrating technical, commercial and human issues, provides an overview to important concepts of manufacturing systems management, while providing the reader with a concise, yet detailed reference.