Publisher's Synopsis
Managing technology requires special skills. This book aims to show managers how to deal with projects for which there has been no precedent set before. The author explains what is involved in the management of manufacturing projects, and includes guidelines for the specific management issues found in high-tech industries. The subject matter is applicable to very large systems or small sub-contracted projects and includes plant automation, installation of flexible manufacturing system cells, new product development, computerization of quality control and plant-wide capacity analysis, as well as how to get the most out of technical staff.
