{"product_id":"introduction-to-manufacturing-by-michel-baudin-9780815361428","title":"Introduction to Manufacturing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e focuses students on the issues that matter to practising industrial engineers and managers. It offers a systems perspective on designing, managing, and improving manufacturing operations. On each topic, it covers the key issues, with pointers on where to dig deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the many textbooks on operations management, supply chain management, and process technology, this book weaves together these threads as they interact in manufacturing. It has five parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eGetting to Know Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e: Fundamental concepts of manufacturing as an economic activity, from manufacturing strategy to forecasting market demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eEngineering the Factory\u003c\/i\u003e: Physical design of factories and processes, the necessary infrastructure, and technology for manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMaking Information Flow\u003c\/i\u003e: The \"central nervous system\" that triggers and responds to events occurring in production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMaking Materials Flow\u003c\/i\u003e: The logistics of manufacturing, from materials handling inside the factory via warehousing to supply chain management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eEnhancing Performance\u003c\/i\u003e: Managing manufacturing performance and methods to maintain and improve it, both in times of normal operations and emergencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupported with rich illustrations and teaching aids, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for industrial engineering and management students – of all ages and backgrounds – engaged in the vital task of making the things we all use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606303293676,"sku":"9780815361428","price":459.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ea86f27f07a7434df8f4139e7c8ea276.jpg?v=1778192851","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/introduction-to-manufacturing-by-michel-baudin-9780815361428","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}