Facilities Planning, 4th Edition

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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.

864 pages

January 2010

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Part 1: Defining Requirements
Strategic Facilities Planning
Product, Process, and Schedule Design
Flow Systems, Activity Relationships, and Space Requirements
Personnel Requirements
Part 2: Developing Alternatives: Concepts and Techniques Material Handling
Layout Planning Models and Design Algorithms

Part 3: Developing Alternatives: Functions
Warehouse Operations
Manufacturing Operations
Facilities Systems

Part 4: Developing Alternatives: Quantitative Approaches Quantitative Facilities Planning Models
Evaluating, Selecting Preparing, Presenting, Implementing, and Maintaining

Part 5: Evaluating and Selecting the Facilities Plan
Preparing, Presenting, Implementing, and Maintaining Facilities Plans