Fundamentals of Shop Operations Management

This user-friendly reference analyzes the basis of every manufacturing enterprise as they relate to the shop floor, the 'Two Knows' (know how to make the product, and know the time it takes to make it) and the Seven Steps of the Manufacturing System. Fundamentals of Shop Operations Management also explains in detail the eleven optimization techniques available to get the best linkage between 'inputs' for the best outcome, such as the design process, instructions, and quality requirements.