MANUFACTURING FACILITIES DESIGN & MATERIAL HANDLING 4E

For Junior/Senior level courses in Plant and Facilities Planning and Manufacturing Systems and Procedures. This textbook is also suitable for graduate level and two-year college courses.

This textbook takes a practical, hands-on, project-oriented approach to exploring the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout. The text also introduces state-of-the-art tools, including computer simulation. The textbook covers theoretical concepts in a very easy to understand approach and applies these concepts to practical settings, including real-world examples and case studies that help students comprehend key concepts. 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 lean manufacturing environment. All aspects of facility design — from receiving to shipping and the steps in-between — are covered, including office space and other employee needs, including cafeteria, restrooms, and parking, among other 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.