Handbook of Machine Shop Management (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Herbert Van Deventer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033153987X ISBN 13: 9780331539875

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of running a machine shop with a clear, practical handbook.

This guide provides practical insights for shop executives and trainees, focusing on managing people, processes, and equipment to improve reliability and efficiency.

Written from a buyer-friendly viewpoint, the book breaks down management into actionable elements you can apply in real factories. It emphasizes standardization, effective organization, and measurable control methods without prescribing a single, rigid system.

• Understand different organizational types and how they impact discipline and information flow.
• Learn about control systems for design, production scheduling, and shop operations.
• Explore the role of standardization and time‑study concepts in improving efficiency.
• See practical examples of scheduling boards, tracking methods, and production control tools.

Ideal for readers of manufacturing management, shop floor supervisors, and students training for leadership roles in engineering environments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033153987X
• ISBN 13: 9780331539875
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 377