{"product_id":"introduction-to-industrial-engineering-paperback","title":"Introduction to Industrial Engineering - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAvraham Shtub\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYuval Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Firsthand Look at the Role of the Industrial Engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe industrial engineer helps decide how best to utilize an organization's resources to achieve company goals and objectives. \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Industrial Engineering, Second Edition\u003c\/b\u003e offers an in-depth analysis of the industrial engineering profession. While also providing a historical perspective chronicling the development of the profession, this book describes the standard duties performed, the tools and terminologies used, and the required methods and processes needed to complete the tasks at hand. It also defines the industrial engineer's main areas of operation, introduces the topic of information systems, and discusses their importance in the work of the industrial engineer. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors explain the information system concept, and the need for integrated processes, supported by modern information systems. They also discuss classical organizational structures (functional organization, project organization, and matrix organization), along with the advantages and disadvantages of their use. The book includes the technological aspects (data collection technologies, databases, and decision-support areas of information systems), the logical aspects (forecasting models and their use), and aspects of principles taken from psychology, sociology, and ergonomics that are commonly used in the industry. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's New in this Edition: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second edition introduces fields that are now becoming a part of the industrial engineering profession, alongside conventional areas (operations management, project management, quality management, work measurement, and operations research). In addition, the book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an understanding of current pathways for professional development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps students decide which area to specialize in during the advanced stages of their studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposes students to ergonomics used in the context of workspace design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents key factors in human resource management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes frequently used methods of teaching in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers basic issues relative to ergonomics and human-machine interface\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the five basic processes that exist in many organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Industrial Engineering, Second Edition establishes industrial engineering as the organization of people and resources, describes the development and nature of the profession, and is easily accessible to anyone needing to learn the basics of industrial engineering. The book is an indispensable resource for students and industry professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Avraham Shtub\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the Stephen and Sharon Seiden chair in project management. He has a BSc in electrical engineering from the Technion--Israel Institute of Technology (1974), an MBA from Tel Aviv University (1978), and a PhD in management science and industrial engineering from the University of Washington (1982). Professor Shtub is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI-USA). He has been a consultant to industry in the areas of project management, training by simulators, and the design of production-operation systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYuval Cohen is a senior faculty member at the Industrial Engineering Department of the Tel-Aviv Afeka College of Engineering. His areas of expertise are planning and operation of assembly lines, design and management of production and logistic systems, project management, supply chain management, and business decision making. Dr. Cohen served several years as a senior operations planner at FedEx Ground (USA) and received several awards for his contributions to the hub and terminal network planning. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (USA), his MSc from the Technion--Israel Institute of Technology, and BSc from Ben-Gurion University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733568720959,"sku":"9781138747852","price":225.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/51c02dd71a5722653d74350bc27fc2b7.webp?v=1765136439","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/introduction-to-industrial-engineering-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}