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News Release from: American Technical Publishers | Subject: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 May 2002
How to compete using cellular
manufacturing
"Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing" provides manufacturers with a thorough understanding of what cellular manufacturing is and how to implement it.
A new publication from Productivity Press, Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing, provides manufacturers with a thorough understanding of what cellular manufacturing is and how to implement it The authors, Nancy Hyer and Urban Wemmerlov, provide detailed and concrete definitions, frameworks, tools, and techniques for cellular manufacturing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 15 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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This definitive resource considers all of the issues faced by manufacturers in order to create product-focused, process complete cells.
Reorganizing the Factory rests on sound ideas and knowledge.
The authors present a thoroughly researched life cycle approach to competing through cellular manufacturing.
They take the reader from the basic cell concept and its benefits through the process of justifying, designing, implementing, operating, and improving this new type of work organisation in offices and on the factory floor.
Unique to this book is its focus on both the technical and managerial issues faced in manufacturing change.
The technical issues discussed include factory analysis, cell design, planning and control systems, plus principles for reducing lead time and inventory.
The managerial issues focused on include performance measurement, compensation, education and training, employee involvement, and change management.
With 19 chapters and 13 appendices, this valuable resource book will benefit all manufacturers, whether they are implementing their first cell or are experienced firms looking to boost performance.
It provides useful knowledge and insights on how to efficiently and effectively design, implement, and operate cells in virtually any manufacturing organization.
Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing is available through American Technical Publishers
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