Facilities Planning

by James A. Tompkins

Key Features "Guides readers through each step in the planning process Includes more discussions on economics, the supply chain, and ports of entry Takes a more global perspective Incorporates new case studies to show how the information is applied in the field Streamlines the coverage in several chapters to focus on the most relevant topics" About the Book: Facilities Planning: 4th Edition "When it comes to facilities planning, engineers turn to this book to explore the most current practices. The new edition continues to guide them through each step in the planning process. The updated material includes more discussions on economics, the supply chain, and ports of entry. It takes a more global perspective while incorporating new case studies to show how the information is applied in the field. Many of the chapters have been streamlined as well to focus on the most relevant topics. All of this will help engineers approach facilities planning with creativity and precision." Content "Part One Defining Requirements Introduction Product, Process and Schedule Desig Flow Systems, Activity Relationships and Space Requirements Personnel Requirements Part Two Developing Alternatives: Concepts and Techniques Material Handling Layout Planning Models and Design Algorithms Part Three Facility Design for Various Facilities Functions. Warehouse Operations Manufacturing Systems. Facilities Systems. Part Four Developing Alternatives: Quantitative Approaches. Quantitative Facilities Planning Models. Part Five Evaluating, Selecting, Preparing, Presenting, Implementing and Maintaining. Evaluating and Selecting the Facilities Plan. Preparing, Presenting, Implementing, and Maintaining the Facilities Plan. About the Author: Tanchoco Bozer, White Tompkins "James A. Tompkins, Tompkins Associates, Inc. John A. White, University of Arkansas Yavuz A. Bozer, University of Michigan J.M.A. Tanchoco, Purdue University

864 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

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[Mohamed Aboulseoud · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books i read ever....