A completely updated edition of the classic reference for industrial and systems engineers

Long considered the best reference for the discipline of industrial engineering, this thoroughly revised guide covers the fundamentals as well as recent advances and developments. This new edition brings Maynard's classic handbook in line with exactly what an industrial engineer in today's world needs to succeed-all while improving the overall reading experience. The Handbook has been specially designed to focus on topical and pedagogical issues that a practicing industrial and systems engineer will face in the discipline.

Maynard's Industrial and Systems Engineering Handbook, Sixth Edition contains exhaustive, application-driven coverage of industry principles, practices, materials, and systems. You will discover how to improve processes and productivity and a gain a holistic vision of the industrial engineer's function. This edition offers greater coverage of logistics, probability and statistics, supply chains, quality, product design, systems engineering, and engineering management.

*Connects to current market needs based on discussions with academics, consultants, and industry professionals
*Aligns with the recently developed Body of Knowledge of the IISE
*Written by a recognized academic and experienced author