TY  - BOOK
AU  - Irani,Shahrukh
TI  - Handbook of cellular manufacturing systems
SN  - 0471121398
PY  - 1999///
CY  - New York
PB  - Wiley
KW  - Group Technology
KW  - Manufacturing Cells
KW  - Manufacturing cells
KW  - Case studies
N1  - "A Wiley-Interscience publication."; Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Cellular manufacturing (CM) is the grouping of similar products for manufacture in discrete multi-machine cells. It has been proven to yield faster production cycles, lower in-process inventory levels, and enhanced product quality. Pioneered on a large scale by Russian, British, and German manufacturers, interest in CM methods has grown steadily over the past decade. However, there continues to be a dearth of practical guides for industrial engineers and production managers interested in implementing CM techniques in their plants. Bringing together contributions by an international team of CM experts, the Handbook of Cellular Manufacturing Systems bridges this gap in the engineering literature. The Handbook of Cellular Manufacturing Systems is an indispensable resource for industrial engineers and production managers interested in implementing this exciting new alternative to conventional manufacturing system configurations
ER  -