Introduction to Manufacturing: An Industrial Engineering and Management Perspective by Michel Baudin and Torbjorn Netland is an English-language textbook aimed at higher education students. This book covers the essential aspects of engineering and management within production environments.
The focus is on the systems underlying the design, management, and improvement of production processes. It provides in-depth insights into manufacturing, from factory design and process layout to material and information flows. What is special about this introduction is the integration of operational and tactical issues in manufacturing.
The content is divided into five parts: basic concepts of manufacturing, factory engineering, information flows, material flows, and performance improvement. This makes it an indispensable reference for anyone involved in industrial engineering and management.
The book connects with topics such as production and quality management, production industries, and production and operations management within BUSINESS & ECONOMICS.