FACILITIES DESIGN 5ED (HB 2022) Hardcover

This authoritative textbook focuses on the essential principles of facility design, layout, and location for both manufacturing and service industries. It identifies common design and operational challenges, explains the importance of effective facility planning, and demonstrates how mathematical models can be applied for analysis and problem-solving. Bridging theory and real-world application, this updated fifth edition covers the latest advancements in materials handling, warehousing, and logistics, using practical examples to highlight the critical role of modeling in tackling complex design issues. "Facilities Design, Fifth Edition" offers a balanced approach to both modeling techniques and the practical application of layout, materials handling, and warehousing strategies. It includes discussions on automated materials handling, queuing theory, queuing networks, and basic simulation modeling. This new edition expands its scope to incorporate crucial topics such as supply chain design and management, aggregate planning, and transportation, logistics, and distribution. Continuing its commitment to practical learning, the book provides access to software, data files, and PowerPoint slides via the author's website. A solutions manual and figure slides are also available for instructors adopting the textbook. This book is an ideal resource for students and a valuable reference for professionals seeking to understand and solve facility design and layout problems within manufacturing systems, covering key areas like layout, logistics, supply chain, aggregate planning, warehousing, and materials handling. The new edition ensures readers gain a comprehensive understanding of facility planning and design.