Project management in manufacturing and high technology operations

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Project management in manufacturing and high technology operations

Adedeji Bodunde Badiru

(Wiley series in engineering management)

Wiley, c1988

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"A Wiley-Interscience publication."

Bibliography: p. 302-311

Includes index

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Description

Managing technology requires special skills. This book aims to show managers how to deal with projects for which there has been no precedent set before. The author explains what is involved in the management of manufacturing projects, and includes guidelines for the specific management issues found in high-tech industries. The subject matter is applicable to very large systems or small sub-contracted projects and includes plant automation, installation of flexible manufacturing system cells, new product development, computerization of quality control and plant-wide capacity analysis, as well as how to get the most out of technical staff.

Table of Contents

  • Management Overview
  • Managing High Technology
  • Space Shuttle Management Case Study
  • Manufacturing Management
  • Project Management Concepts
  • Project Planning
  • Project Organization
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Resource Allocation
  • Project Monitoring and Control
  • Computer Applications in Project Management
  • FMS Project Planning Case Study.

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