Industrial Engineering And Production Management 3ed

Industrial Engineering and Production Management 3rd Edition by Martand T. Telsang is a comprehensive textbook designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering and management. The book serves as a guide for understanding the principles and practical applications of industrial engineering and production management. It’s also a useful reference for professional engineers and those preparing for competitive exams like GATE and UPSC.
The book is structured into six main sections, covering a wide range of topics:
Key Topics
• Work System Design: This section delves into the fundamentals of industrial engineering, including productivity, work study, method study, work measurement, and value engineering. It also covers human-centered topics like job design, job evaluation, wages, and ergonomics.
• Production and Operations System Design: This part focuses on the strategic aspects of production, covering plant location, plant layout, material handling, and capacity planning. It also introduces the fundamentals of production and operations management.
• Production Planning and Control: The book details the processes for managing production flow, including demand forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory control, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), scheduling, and maintenance management. It also includes project scheduling techniques like CPM and PERT.
• Quantitative Techniques for Operations Decisions: This section provides an overview of the analytical tools used in the field, such as decision theory, replacement models, queuing models, simulation, and costing concepts.
• Supply Chain Management: The book covers modern supply chain concepts, including supply chain network design, performance metrics, and the bullwhip effect.
• Advances and Trends in Operations Management: To stay current with industry trends, this section discusses evolving concepts like Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), Agile Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, and Sustainable Manufacturing.
The book is known for its clear, lucid explanations, illustrative examples, and case studies, making it accessible for both students and practitioners.