Planning for Factory Automation: A Management Guide to World-Class Manufacturing - Hardcover

Vanderspek, Peter G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007066949X ISBN 13: 9780070669499

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1992

Synopsis

This book combines automation and planning in a single, integrated approach. Omitting unnecessary technical details, it is concisely written and easy to read, providing non-technical manufacturing executives with an overview of all the information they need to help plan the modernization of their manufacturring enterprise. Coverage of the main technologies, methodologies, and computer programs is presented and specific steps are outlined for preparing an updated program. Definitions of automation equipment and processes are pursued in detail, some of which include: automated machine tools, robots, automated guided vehicles, conveyors, storage and retrieval systems, bar coding, machine vision, and radio frequency identification. Readers will benefit from clear planning guidelines and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls.

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Review

"... provides an excellent and concise overview of what is involved in making U.S. manufacturers "world class" again, and should provide an empetus to top management for modernizing their manufacturing operations... This book provides guidance as well as inspiration to meet these challenges. It is highly recommended for technical and non-technical managers, industrial planners, and libraries." -- Manufacturing Review, 6/93

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007066949X
• ISBN 13: 9780070669499
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 174