Production systems : planning, analysis, and control /
James L. Riggs.
- 3d ed.
- New York : Wiley, c1981.
- xv, 649 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
1. Prologue Section one: Planning 2. Products and services: design and development 3. Forecasting 4. System economics 5. Operations economy 6. Allocation of resources 7. Resource scheduling Section two: Analysis 8. Human factors 9. Work environment 10. Methods and measurement 11. Machines and maintenance 12. Materials 13. Systems synthesis Section three: Control 15. Quality assurance 16. Productivity
In the decade that has passed since the initial publication of Production Systems, many time-tested techniques for planning, analysis and control remain unchanged; however, most have benefited from new technology and recent developments. This updated version presents the newest concepts and explores the current problems facing production analysts, including inflation, limited resources, preservation, computer-aided design and manufacturing, and productivity improvement