{"product_id":"9781447161745","title":"One-of-a-Kind Production","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Production\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTu, Yiliu; Dean, Paul\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the numerous competitive advantages of one-of-a-kind production (OKP), the low efficiency and high costs associated with OKP companies threaten to push their business opportunities into the hands of cheaper overseas suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Production\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a novel strategy and technology to help OKP companies to efficiently mass-produce customized products. In \u003ci\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Production,\u003c\/i\u003e case studies from OKP companies are used to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the OKP strategy and technology. These case studies include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea structural steel construction company,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea manufacturer of specifically ordered compressors and refrigeration systems,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea customized high pressure vessel manufacturing company, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea custom window and door manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help readers understand OKP strategy and technology, the authors offer a year’s free access to the OKP Management and Control Software System. This system is based on a new integrated production control and management concept, namely product production structure. It is a useful tool – and \u003ci\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Production\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable guide – for production engineers and managerial staff in manufacturing companies, as well as for university researchers and graduate students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-09-19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781447161745\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-84996-531-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 302\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47674671857804,"sku":"9781447161745","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781447161745.jpg?v=1776538225","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781447161745","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}