Production Systems

Radford, J. D.; Richardson, D. B.

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-15805-8_1

J. D. Radford B.Sc.(Eng.), F.I.Prod.E., M.I.Mech.E., F.W.S.O.M. &
D. B. Richardson M.Phil., F.I.Prod.E., F.I.Mech.E., A.M.B.I.M.

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Product manufacture employs a large proportion of the working population in industrialised countries. If products are to be competitive in price, quality and delivery, production must be efficiently organised. The penalties for inefficient management of production can be liquidation for companies and reduced living standards nationally.

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Radford, J.D., Richardson, D.B. (1977). Production Systems. In: The Management of Manufacturing Systems. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15805-8_1

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