This project-oriented facilities design and material handling reference explores the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout, and introduces some of the state-of-the-art tools involved, such as computer simulation. A "how-to," systematic, and methodical approach leads readers through the collection, analysis and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout. Lean manufacturing; work cells and group technology; time standards; the concepts behind calculating machine and personnel requirements, balancing assembly lines, and leveling workloads in manufacturing cells; automatic identification and data collection; and ergonomics. For facilities planners, plant layout, and industrial engineer professionals who are involved in facilities planning and design.

In this textbook, Heizer (business administration, Texas Lutheran U.) and Render (operations management, Rollins College) provide a broad introduction to the field of operations management. A sampling of topics includes operations strategy for competitive advantage, forecasting, design of goods and services, human resources, e- commerce, project management, inventory management, and maintenance. The CD-ROM contains video case studies, lecture notes, Excel OM and Extend software, and additional practice problems. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

La mejor estrategia está condenada al fracaso si no cuenta con el apoyo de los grupos de interés clave de la compañía. Hoy, es imposible abrirse paso en los mercados globales y generar un valor sostenido en el tiempo sin el apoyo de los empleados, inversores, clientes, medios de comunicación y reguladores, entre otros. Este libro explica todo lo necesario para alinear a los grupos de interés clave para las compañías. Mediante el ejemplo de 40 empresas, el autor muestra cómo crear una estrategia y su posterior implantación para brindar a la empresa una influencia clave para abrir mercados, obtener licencias para operar y minimizar numerosos problemas.