ABSTRACT

Delineating the proper design, layout, and location of facilities, this book strikes a healthy balance between theory and practice. It provides an understanding of the practical aspects of implementing preliminary designs development through analytical models. The third edition of a bestseller, it features updated multimedia tools, new software, an

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction to Facility Design

chapter 2|24 pages

Product and Equipment Analysis

chapter 3|30 pages

Process and Material Flow Analysis

chapter 4|32 pages

Traditional Approaches to Facility Layout

chapter 6|44 pages

Group Technology and Facilities Layout

chapter 7|44 pages

Models for the Layout Problem

chapter 8|64 pages

Advanced Algorithms for the Layout Problem

chapter 9|68 pages

Material Handling

chapter 10|66 pages

Storage and Warehousing

chapter 11|42 pages

Basic Models for the Location Problem

chapter 12|44 pages

Advanced Location and Routing Models