Systems for Planning and Control in Manufacturing

1 Edición - 28 de junio de 2002
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Autores: D. K. Harrison, D. J. Petty
Idioma: Inglés

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Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

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

De interès para

Undergraduate engineering students and practitioners working in industry. Undergraduate courses in manufacturing, mechanical engineering and management. courses in general. Practical use in industry.

Índice

Foreword; Introduction; Section 1 - The Manufacturing Enterprise; Manufacturing systems; Financial accounting; Management accounting; Management of Design; Exercises; Section 2 - Information Systems in Manufacturing; Introduction to systems analysis; System design; Data analysis; Databases; Business process re-engineering; Exercises; Section 3 - Quantitative Methods; Probability and statistics; Forecasting; Optimisation; Evaluating alternatives; Simulation; Project management; Exercises; Section 4 - Planning Scheduling and Logistics; Open-loop control systems; Closed loop MRP; Master production scheduling; Finite and infinite capacity planning; Just in time; Quality; Plant management; Exercises; Index

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Publicado: 28 de junio de 2002
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

D. K. Harrison

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

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK

D. J. Petty

D. J. Petty is a professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering, at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in Manchester, UK.