Facilities Planning, 4th Edition

by Tompkins, James A.; White, John A.; Bozer, Yavuz A.; Tanchoco, J. M. A.

• ISBN13: 9780470444047
• ISBN10: 0470444045
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780470444047, 9780470574157
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780471413899, 9781119016076
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-19
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

When it comes to facilities planning, engineers turn to this book to explore the most current practices. The new edition continues to guide them through each step in the planning process. The updated material includes more discussions on economics, the supply chain, and ports of entry. It takes a more global perspective while incorporating new case studies to show how the information is applied in the field. Many of the chapters have been streamlined as well to focus on the most relevant topics. All of this will help engineers approach facilities planning with creativity and precision.

Author Biography

James A. Tompkins and John A. White are the authors of Facilities Planning, 4th Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Defining Requirements

Strategic Facilities Planning

Product, Process, and Schedule Design

Flow Systems, Activity Relationships, and Space Requirements

Personnel Requirements

Developing Alternatives: Concepts and Techniques

Material Handling

Layout Planning Models and Design Algorithms

Developing Alternatives: Functions

Warehouse Operations

Manufacturing Operations

Facilities Systems

Developing Alternatives: Quantitative Approaches

Quantitative Facilities Planning Models

Evaluating, Selecting Preparing, Presenting, Implementing, and Maintaining

Evaluating and Selecting the Facilities Plan

Preparing, Presenting, Implementing, and Maintaining Facilities Plans

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