Material Flow Systems in Manufacturing

. Ed(s): Tanchoco, J.

ISBN 10: 041249180X / ISBN 13: 9780412491801

Published by Chapman and Hall, 1994

About this Item

Presents advances in research and technology in material flow systems in manufacturing. This work covers topics on both hardware development as well as advances in the design and operational control of material flows. Editor(s): Tanchoco, J. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 668. . 1994. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Material Flow Systems in Manufacturing
• Publisher: Chapman and Hall
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041249180X
• ISBN 13: 9780412491801
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This book contains a collection of contributions related to the design and control of material flow systems in manufacturing. Material flow systems in manufacturing covers a broad spectrum of topics directly affecting issues related to facilities design, material handling and production planning and control. In selecting the papers to include in this book, the scope was limited to the design and operational control aspects related to the physical move­ ment of parts, tools, containers and material handling devices. Recent develop­ ments in this area naturally led to concentration on flow systems involving cellular manufacturing, and automated transport equipment such as automated guided vehicles. However, the concepts discussed have general applicability to a wide range of manufacturing flow problems. The book is organized in five major sections: 1. design integration and justification; 2. cell design and material handling considerations; 3. alternative material flow paths; 4. operational control problems; and 5. tooling requirements and transport equipment.

From the Back Cover

Material Flow Systems in manufacturing addresses the design and operational control aspects related to the physical movement of parts, tools, containers and material handling devices. Recent developments in this area have naturally led to a concentration on flow systems involving cellular manufacturing and automated transport equipment such as automated guided vehicles. The concepts discussed here have general applicability to a wide range of manufacturing flow problems.