E-manufacture:Application of Advanced Technology to Manufacturing Processes - Softcover

Timings, R. L.; Steve Wilkinson; Timings, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582432308 ISBN 13: 9780582432307

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2003

Synopsis

The development of new technology is having a profound effect on the way in which manufacturing companies are organised and managed, and this book will be the first to cover these developments in a style suitable for students at higher national or undergraduate level. As the proposed new foundation degrees are introduced over the next few years, this book will also be an attractive purchase for students on those courses.

The book will deal with three broad areas: development and application of management philosophies such as concurrent engineering; the use of ICT (internet, intranet etc) ; and modern advances in manufacturing technology. However, it will also seek to demonstrate the links between these areas and put each into the context of a modern manufacturing company.

The authors have a combination of extensive writing experience (RT) and up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in manufacturing and educational developments (SW) which will enable them to achieve the aims of the book. Wilkinson's range of industrial contacts will also be an invaluable source of case study material to bring the subject matter to life.

About this title

From the Back Cover

E-manufacturing is the application of Internet and intranet ICT technologies to the design, marketing and manufacturing of products, together with the management and control of manufacturing industries.

This textbook covers the implementation of new technologies in manufacturing, the development of management strategies and the use of communication technology.

Three broad areas are covered:

• development and application of management philosophies such as concurrent engineering;
• the use of ICT (Internet, intranet etc.); and
• modern advances in manufacturing technology.

It also demonstrates the links between these areas and puts each into the context of a modern manufacturing company.

The book is written for students at undergraduate and higher national level. It will also be appropriate for the new foundation degrees.

Key features

• Technology and management principles are integrated to reflect current industrial practice

• Includes case studies where relevant to enhance practical applications

• Covers essential transferable skills appropriate to a wide range of courses

• Student exercises at the end of all chapters help to reinforce learning

 

Roger Timings is an experienced author and consultant with a cutting-edge knowledge of current best practice in manufacturing and educational developments. Steve Wilkinson is a principal lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University and has well-established contacts with industry.

 

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582432308
• ISBN 13: 9780582432307
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 290