The materials, processes and management techniques of industry are covered thoroughly in this new edition of Manufacturing Systems. The text discusses the basic elements of the manufacturing enterprise as a system, or managed body of activities. Making use of extensive illustration and colorful graphic design, this 2000 copyright will provide students with a thorough understanding of how the manufacturing enterprise is formed and how it functions. The complementary roles of management and labor are covered in detail. The text consists of 30 chapters arranged in seven sections: