Design and Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Systems

Design and Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Systemsis a fresh look at manufacturing from a systems point of view. This collection of papers from a symposium sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering explores the need for new technologies, the more effective use of new tools of analysis, and the improved integration of all elements of manufacturing operations, including machines, information, and humans. It is one of the few volumes to include detailed proposals for research that match the needs of industry.National Academy of Engineering Staff is the author of 'Design and Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Systems' with ISBN 9780309038447 and ISBN 0309038448.