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Repetitive Manufacturing Production Planning - Hardcover

Gessner, Robert A.

 
9780471848363: Repetitive Manufacturing Production Planning

Synopsis

Covering major topics for the area of manufacturing where components or products are produced in large numbers, this book offers guidance about implementing change on the manufacturing floor and manufacturing planning systems to enhance competitive posture, particularly in light of Japanese competition. It examines just-in-time and continuous flow manufacturing, focused factories, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), conversion from job shop to repetitive manufacturing, systems support, materials planning, production reporting and material replenishment. In addition, the book demonstrates how to address repetitive manufacturing from a systems planning viewpoint, and offers approaches for the improvement of existing operations.

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