The most complete, practical working guide to the principles, methods, materials, and systems of industrial engineering available. The Fifth Edition of Maynard's is a bold new reference for a vibrant profession. Designed for industrial engineers who are challenged to do more, in more arenas, this new edition of an industry pillar gives you:


*Focus on practical applications of new methods and technologies
*Succinct articles and summaries with superb indexing that yield the information you want quickly
*Inclusive coverage of everything from the evolution of industrial engineering to useful developments in CAD/CAM, with the emphasis on productivity
*More than 20 full-scale case studies with detailed closeups of real-world application successes