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. Hallmark Features: Expanded application of computer technology and techniques familiarizes students with various applications and the power of computer simulation in the facilities planning arena.

Coverage of work cells and group technology helps students understand the relatively new concept of group technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and effectiveness of work cells. A chapter on time standards helps students learn the principles of time and motion economy. Students learn 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 of varied topics such as ergonomics and automatic identification and data collection provides students with the latest information on material handling concepts and equipment. A practical approach to facilities planning helps students effectively create a plant layout. Step-by-step procedures , including a 20-step facility design procedure, shows students an efficient flow of products and people. A running example throughout each chapter develops a tool box factory, providing students with a clear understanding of the "how-to" of facilities design as students progress through the chapters. Project development culminates in a written report and oral presentation, helping students design an effective manufacturing facility-with at least 10 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 helps students 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 helps students clearly connect the application of traditional facilities planning tools and concepts with the latest trends in Lean Manufacturing. Project in the Making" feature appears at the end of each chapter, capturing the essence of the chapter by incorporating that particular concept into each phase of an on-going project to show the systematic development and progress of the project throughout each chapter.