Systems for Planning and Control in Manufacturing

The book is divided into two sections:
Section 1 - Introduces the subject as a whole and describes the key generic tools and techniques to support the manufacturing organisation.
Section 2 - Modern planning and control methods at a detailed level.

Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and objectives to aid learningCase studies included throughout to illustrate the key elements of the text in a practical contextIntroduces a range of systems and management topics supported by examples and case studies

Foreword; Introduction; Section 1 - The Manufacturing Enterprise; Section 2 - Information Systems in Manufacturing; Section 3 - Quantitative Methods; Section 4 - Planning Scheduling and Logistics; Index