The latest version introduces new material that includes handling equipment and systems, and presents relevant case studies in each and every chapter. It also provides access to Layout-iQ software, data files for many of the numerical examples that are contained throughout the book, and PowerPoint files for various chapters.

Additionally, the author:

Describes tools commonly used for presenting layout designs
Presents traditional models for facility layout including the popular systematic layout planning (SLP) model in detail
Provides a layout project involving the SLP model
Covers group technology and cellular manufacturing at the elementary level
Includes a project and case study on machine grouping and layout
Considers next-generation factory layouts
Discusses analytical queuing and queuing network models, and more
Facilities Design, Fourth Edition explains the ins and outs of facility planning and design. A reference for both student and professional, the book addresses facilities design and layout problems in manufacturing systems and covers layout, logistics, supply chain, warehousing, and materials handling.