About the Book:This book covers the state-of-the-art in manufacturing, including ISO 9000, forecasting, scheduling, lead-time management, concurrent engineering, manufacturing information systems, and more. It helps you solve such difficulties as high inventory levels, unreliable sourcing, excessive overtime, and slow turnaround. And with each technique discussed, you will find a list of dos and don’ts that will help you successfully put methods into practice.About the Author: Blair Williams is Technical Manager of Materials Management and Manufacturing Engineering with AT&T in Clark, New Jersey. In addition, he serves as Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn Polytechnic University, teaching graduate courses in manufacturing. His 30 years of experience spans a variety of countries and such diverse industries as railcars, pumps, and lighting fixtures. He is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. 0201633736AB04062001