{"product_id":"the-global-manufacturing-revolution-product-process-business-integration-and-reconfigurable-systems-9780470583777","title":"The Global Manufacturing Revolution: Product-Process-Business Integration and Reconfigurable Systems","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe concrete tools manufacturing enterprises need to thrive in today's global environment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor a manufacturing enterprise to succeed in this current volatile economic environment, a revolution is needed in restructuring its three main components: product design, manufacturing, and business model. \u003ci\u003eThe Global Manufacturing Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to focus on these issues. Based on the author's long-standing course work at the University of Michigan, this unique volume proposes new technologies and new business strategies that can increase an enterprise's speed of responsiveness to volatile markets, as well as enhance the integration of its own engineering and business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduced here are innovations to the entire manufacturing culture: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn original approach to the analysis of manufacturing paradigms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested methods for developing creativity in product design\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA quantitative analysis of manufacturing system configurations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA new manufacturing \"reconfigurable\" paradigm, in which the speed of responsiveness is the prime business goal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn original approach to using information technology for workforce empowerment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also offers analysis and original models of previous manufacturing paradigms' technical and business dimensions--including mass production and mass customization--in order to fully explain the current revolution in global manufacturing enterprises. In addition, 200 original illustrations and pictures help to clarify the topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization is creating both opportunities and challenges for companies that manufacture durable goods. The tools, theories, and case studies in this volume will be invaluable to engineers pursuing leadership careers in the manufacturing industry, as well as to leaders of global enterprises and business students who are motivated to lead manufacturing enterprises and ensure their growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yoram Koren\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470583777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2010 pg. 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoram Koren\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the Paul G. Goebel Professor of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, as well as the Director of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems. He has won many awards, including, most recently, the Stephen S. Attwood Award from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, 2008, and the Gold Medal from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40808610365555,"sku":"9.78047E+12","price":159.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7800a188-f163-48f0-81d3-a7f21504d547.jpg?v=1683032034","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-global-manufacturing-revolution-product-process-business-integration-and-reconfigurable-systems-9780470583777","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}