Description
Book SynopsisThe design of products, processes, and systems is the focus of successful time-based competition. This design process which focuses on problem-solving and continued innovation brings together a multitude of variables, including customer needs, scheduling, modeling, and process analysis, which must be implemented concurrently to be successful.
Trade Review"It is essential reading for anyone involved with design and manufacturing problems." (Assembly Automation, Vol, 21. No.3, 2001)
Table of ContentsModern Manufacturing.
Knowledge-Based Systems.
Features in Design and Manufacturing.
Reason Maintenance in Product Modeling.
Process Planning.
Setup Reduction.
Production Planning and Scheduling.
Kanban Systems.
Selection of Manufacturing Equipment.
Group Technology.
Neural Networks.
Layout of Machines and Facilities.
Inventory Space Allocation.
Layout of a Warehouse.
Design for Agility.
Supplier Evaluation.
Data Mining.
Index.
