This book presents the state-of-the-art in manufacturing engineering from the German perspective. 5.The Environment, new manufacturing strategies to achieve a competitive edge are presented. The text is comprehensively supported by industrial examples from leading German and multi-national companies.
The globalization of business, the establishment of the single European market and the restructuring of Eastern Europe presents opportunities or threats to manufacturing companies. This book offers state-of-the-art competitive analysis and evaluation of business issues related to: business strategies; product development; production systems and processes; production plants; and the environment.