1. Introduction.- 2. Overview of Manufacturing Processes.- 3. Machine Tools and Manufacturing Equipment.- 4. Process Planning.- 5. The Design of Manufacturing Systems.- 6. The Operation of Manufacturing Systems.

Overviews manufacturing systems from the ground up, following the same concept as in the first edition.

Delves into the fundamental building blocks of manufacturing systems: manufacturing processes and equipment.

Discusses all topics from the viewpoint of four fundamental manufacturing attributes: cost, rate, flexibility and quality.