Overview

Divided into two major areas of discussion - work systems, and work methods, measurement, and management - this guide provides up-to-date, quantitative coverage of work systems and how work is analyzed and designed. KEY TOPICS: Includes 30 chapters organized into six parts: Work Systems and How They Work; Methods Engineering and Layout Planning; Time Study and Work Measurement; New Approaches in Process Improvement and Work Management; Ergonomics and Human Factors in the Workplace, and Traditional Topics in Work Management. Addresses the systems by which work is accomplished, such as worker-machine systems, manufacturing cells, assembly lines, projects, and office work pools. Summarizes many aspects of work systems, operations analysis, and work measurement using mathematical equations and quantitative examples. For professionals in the area of industrial engineering.

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Author:   Mikell Groover
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780131406506

ISBN 10:   0131406507
Pages:   792
Publication Date:   28 March 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781292027050
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 The Nature of Work1.2 Work System Defined1.3 Types of Occupations1.4 Productivity1.5 Organization of the bookPart I Work Systems and How They Work Chapter 2 MANUAL WORK AND WORKER-MACHINE SYSTEMS2.1 Manual Work Systems2.2 Worker-Machine Systems2.3 Automated Work Systems2.4 Determining Worker and Machine Requirements2.5 Machine ClustersChapter 3 WORK FLOW, BATCH PROCESSING, AND WORK CELLS3.1 Sequential Operations and Work Flow 3.2 Batch Processing3.3 Defects in Sequential Operations and Batch Processing3.4 Work Cells and Worker TeamsChapter 4 MANUAL ASSEMBLY LINES 4.1 Fundamentals of Manual Assembly Lines4.2 Analysis of Single Model Assembly Lines4.3 Line Balancing Algorithms4.4 Other Considerations in Assembly Line Design4.5 Alternative Assembly SystemsChapter 5 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS5.1 Introduction to Logistics5.2 Transportation Operations5.3 Material Handling 5.4 Quantitative Analysis of Material Handling OperationsChapter 6 SERVICE OPERATIONS AND OFFICE WORK6.1 Service Operations6.2 Office WorkChapter 7 PROJECTS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT7.1 Projects7.2 Project Management7.3 Project Scheduling Techniques7.4 Project Crashing7.5 Software for ProjectsPart II Methods Engineering and Layout PlanningChapter 8 INTRODUCTION TO METHODS ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS8.1 Evolution and Scope of Methods Engineering8.2 How to Apply Methods Engineering8.3 Basic Data Collection and Analysis Techniques8.4 Methods Engineering and Automation Chapter 9 CHARTING AND DIAGRAMMING TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATIONS ANALYSIS 9.1 Overview of Charting and Diagramming Techniques9.2 Network Diagrams9.3 Traditional Industrial Engineering Charts and Diagrams9.4 Block Diagrams and Process MapsChapter 10 MOTION STUDY AND WORK DESIGN10.1 Basic Motion Elements and Work Analysis10.2 Principles of Motion Economy and Work DesignChapter 11 FACILITY LAYOUT PLANNING AND DESIGN11.1 Types of Production Plant Layouts11.2 Other Types of Layouts11.3 Systematic Layout PlanningPart III Time Study and Work Measurement Chapter 12 INTRODUCTION TO WORK MEASUREMENT 12.1 Time Standards and How They Are Determined12.2 Prerequisites for Valid Time Standards12.3 Allowances in Time Standards12.4 Accuracy, Precision, and Application Speed Ratio in Work MeasurementChapter 13 DIRECT TIME STUDY13.1 Direct Time Study Procedure13.2 Number of Work Cycles to be Timed13.3 Performance Rating13.4 Time Study EquipmentChapter 14 PREDETERMINED MOTION TIME SYSTEMS14.1 Overview of Predetermined Motion Time Systems14.2 Methods-Time Measurement (MTM)14.3 Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST)Chapter 15 STANDARD DATA SYSTEMS15.1 Using a Standard Data System15.2 Developing a Standard Data System15.3 Work Element Classifications in Standard Data Systems15.4 Analysis of Machine-Controlled Element Times15.5 SDS Advantages and Disadvantages Chapter 16 WORK SAMPLING16.1 How Work Sampling Works16.2 Statistical Basis of Work Sampling16.3 Application Issues in Work SamplingChapter 17 COMPUTERIZED WORK MEASUREMENT AND STANDARDS MAINTENANCE 17.1 Computer Systems for Direct Time Study and Work Sampling17.2 Computerized Systems Based on Predetermined Motion Times and Standard Data17.3 Work Measurement Based on Expert Systems17.4 Maintenance of Time StandardsChapter 18 LEARNING CURVES18.1 Learning Curve Theory18.2 Why the Learning Curve Occurs18.3 Estimating or Determining the Learning Rate18.4 Factors Affecting the Learning Curve18.5 Learning Curve Applications18.6 Time Standards Versus the Learning CurvePART IV New Approaches in Process Improvement and Work Management Chapter 19 LEAN PRODUCTION 19.1 Elimination of Waste in Production19.2 Just-In-Time Production19.3 Autonomation19.4 Worker InvolvementChapter 20 SIX SIGMA AND OTHER QUALITY PROGRAMS20.1 Overview and Statistical Basis of Six Sigma20.2 The Six Sigma DMAIC Procedure20.3 Other Quality ProgramsPart V Ergonomics and Human Factors in the Workplace Chapter 21 INTRODUCTION TO ERGONOMICS AND HUMAN FACTORS21.1 Overview of Ergonomics21.2 Human-Machine Systems21.3 Topic Areas in ErgonomicsChapter 22 PHYSICAL ERGONOMICS: WORK PHYSIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOMETRY22.1 Human Physiology22.2 Muscular Effort and Work Physiology22.3 AnthropometryChapter 23 COGNITIVE ERGONOMICS: THE HUMAN SENSORY SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING23.1 The Human Sensory System23.2 Perception23.3 Attention Resources23.4 Memory23.5 Response Selection and Execution23.6 Common Cognitive Tasks23.7 Design Guidelines for Cognitive WorkChapter 24 THE PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT24.1 The Visual Environment and Lighting24.2 The Auditory Environment and Noise24.3 Climate Control in the Work EnvironmentChapter 25 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH25.1 Industrial Accidents and Injuries25.2 Occupational Disorders and Diseases25.3 Occupational Safety Health Laws and Agencies25.4 Safety and Health Performance MetricsPart VI Traditional Topics in Work ManagementChapter 26 WORK ORGANIZATION 26.1 Organization Principles 26.2 Organization StructuresChapter 27 WORKER MOTIVATION AND THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AT WORK27.1 Motivation and Job Satisfaction27.2 The Social Organization at WorkChapter 28 JOB EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL28.1 Job Evaluation28.2 Performance AppraisalChapter 29 COMPENSATION SYSTEMS29.1 Overview of Compensation Systems29.2 Time-Base Pay Systems29.3 Direct Wage Incentive Systems29.4 Gain Sharing 29.5 Profit Sharing Appendix: Statistical Tables

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