Trades & Technology

For Junior/Senior level courses in Plant and Facilities Planning and Manufacturing Systems and Procedures. This textbook is also suitable for a graduate level course.

This project-oriented facilities design and material handling textbook explores the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout, and introduces some of the state-of-the-art tools involved, such as computer simulation. A “how-to,” systematic, and methodical approach leads students through the collection, analysis and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout for a “learn” manufacturing environment.

• Expanded application of computer technology and techniques.

  • Familiarizes students with various applications and the power of computer simulation in the facilities planning arena.

• Discussion of work cells and group technology.

  • The relatively new concept of group technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and effectiveness of work cells, and is analyzed in this new edition.

• Chapter on time standards—Introduces the principles of time and motion economy.

  • Presents students with the most basic and fundamental data that enables them to understand the concepts behind calculating machine and personnel requirements, balancing assembly lines, and leveling workloads in manufacturing cells.

• Coverage on varied topics—e.g., automatic identification and data collection; and ergonomics.

  • Provides students with new and exciting information on material handling concepts and equipment.

• Practical approach to facilities planning.

  • Assists students in the actual creation of a plant layout.

• Step-by-step procedures—Includes a 20-step facility design procedure.

  • Demonstrates for students an efficient flow of products and people.

• A running example throughout—Develops a tool box factory.

  • Shows students a clear explanation of the “how to” of facilities design as they progress chapter by chapter.

• Project development—Culminates in a written report and oral presentation.

  • Assists students in designing an effective manufacturing facility—with at least ten parts, each requiring five manufacturing operations, preparing a layout capable of producing at least 1000 units per 8-hour shift.

• Emphasis on initial situation analysis.

  • Enables students to assess the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of any given enterprise so that they can directly correlate its needs with the efficiency of the layout and material handling systems.

• Expanded discussion on Lean Manufacturing.

  • Makes the clear connection in application of traditional facilities planning tools and concepts with the new trends in Lean Manufacturing concepts.

• Revised chapter-end discussion questions—Inclusion of a “Project in the making” (an on-going project presented at the end of each chapter).

  • Gives students a rich collection of material to expand and enhance their understanding of topics.

 1. Introduction to Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling.


 2. Sources of Information for Manufacturing Facilities Design.


 3. Time Study.


 4. Process Design.


 5. Flow Analysis Techniques.


 6. Activity Relationship Analysis.


 7. Ergonomics and Workstation Design Space Requirements.


 8. Auxiliary Services Requirement Space.


 9. Employee Services—Space Requirements.


10. Material Handling.


11. Material Handling Equipment.


12. Office Layout Techniques and Space Requirements.


13. Area Allocation.


14. Facilities Design—The Layout.


15. Application of Computer Simulation and Modeling.


16. Selling the Layout.


Answers.


Index.

Plant and Facilities Planning (Engineering Technology and Industrial Management)
Facilities Planning (Industrial Engineering)

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