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Current Texts and Videos
by Richard Muther & Associates
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Our systematic planning methods are explained in a variety of texts, booklets, and
videos. These “how to” manuals and instructional videos are available from their
respective publishers. If you are leading a project team or simply want to know more
about a particular subject, you will find these publications to be highly practical and
organized for quick mastery of our methods.
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Planning Manufacturing Cells (Textbook)
By H. Lee Hales and Bruce Andersen
ISBN: 0-87263-549-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-87263-549-4
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Dearborn, Michigan
First edition 2002
270 pages
Soft cover; spiral binding
A complete “how to” reference manual for setting up cells of all kinds. Over 100
illustrations. Over 20 Working Forms and checklists covering every aspect of cell
planning and implementation. A complete guide to our popular method:
Systematic
Planning of Manufacturing Cells (SPMC).
Price from SME Bookstore (2007)
$65 members; $72 non-members
Included free with Fundamentals of Cell
Planning Video and Training Package (see below).
Order from Society of Manufacturing Engineers Bookstore
Order code: BK02PUB2
Included free with Fundamentals of Cell Planning Video and Training Package.
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Planning Manufacturing Cells (Workbook)
By Richard Muther & Associates
ISBN: 0-87263-550-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-87263-550-0
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Dearborn, Michigan
First Edition 2002
120 pages
Soft cover; spiral bound
Companion to the textbook by Hales & Andersen. Dozens of case exercises
and discussion problems. Ideal for classroom and industrial training or to practice
Systematic Planning of Manufacturing Cells (SPMC).
Price from SME Bookstore (2007)
$25 members; $22.50 non-members
Included free with Fundamentals of Cell
Planning Video and Training Package (see below).
Order from Society of Manufacturing Engineers Bookstore
Order code: BK02PUB3
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Fundamentals of Manufacturing Cell Planning
DVD and Training Package
By: H. Lee Hales, Bruce Andersen, and William E. Fillmore
Society of Manufacturing Engineers,
Dearborn, Michigan, 2002.
Overview of manufacturing cells using live footage of installed cells. Provides a step-by-step, illustration of successful cell planning using
Systematic
Planning of Manufacturing Cells (SPMC).. Training package includes: DVD, text,
workbook, Simplified SPMC booklet on planning small cells, and pencil-ruler kit for
process charting and cell flow diagramming. Ideal for self-instruction, classroom
training, and orientation of cell-planning teams.
Price from SME Bookstore (2007)
$715 members; $799 non-members
Order from Society of Manufacturing Engineers Bookstore
Order code: PK02PUB2
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Simplified Systematic Planning of Manufacturing Cells
By: Muther, Fillmore, and Rome
ISBN: 0-933684-134
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-13-3
Management & Industrial Research Publications
Marietta, Georgia
First Edition 1996
38 pages
Soft cover, comb binding
A highly-condensed, 6-step version of the full SPMC method.
Includes Working Forms for each step and detailed illustrated examples of their use.
Appropriate for planning small, simple cells. Written for leaders and members of cell-planning teams.
Also useful for classroom instruction.
(Included free with the SME Fundamentals of Manufacturing Cell Planning video and training package above).
Price from publisher (2008): $18
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
Portuguese translation available from:
INSTITUTO IMAM
Sao Paulo, Brazil
www.imam.com.br
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Fundamentals of Plant Floor Layout
DVD and Training Package
By: Richard Muther and H. Lee Hales
Society of Manufacturing Engineers,
Dearborn, Michigan, 1998.
Overview of plant layout using live footage of manufacturing facilities. Provides a step-by-step, illustration of Richard Muther’s
internationally-acclaimed and widely-used method: Systematic Layout Planning (SLP).
Training package includes DVD, the booklet: Simplified Systematic Layout Planning, and
pencil-ruler kit for flow and relationship diagramming. Ideal for self-instruction,
classroom training and orientation of layout-planning teams.
Price from SME Bookstore (2007)
Order from Society of Manufacturing Engineers Bookstore
Order code: PK05PUB11
Portuguese translation available from:
INSTITUTO IMAM
Sao Paulo, Brazil
www.imam.com.br
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Simplified Systematic Layout Planning
By: Richard Muther and John D. Wheeler
ISBN: 0933684-09-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-09-6
Management & Industrial Research Publications
Marietta, Georgia
Third Edition 1994
35 pages
Soft cover, comb binding
The most popular book ever on the subject of layout planning. Over 200,000 copies sold. A short-form, 6-step version of the full SLP method. Includes Working Forms for each step and detailed illustrated examples of their use. Appropriate for offices up to 3,000 square feet, plant floor and lab areas up to 5,000 square feet, and warehouses up to 10,000 square feet. Written for leaders of layout planning teams, professional space planners, and for managers and small business owners who wish to make their own layouts. Also great for classroom instruction.
(Included free with the SME Fundamentals of Manufacturing Cell Planning video and training package above).
Price from publisher (2008): $18
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
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Simplified Systematic Handling Analysis
By: Muther, Jungthirapanich, and Haney
ISBN: 0933684-11-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-11-9
Management & Industrial Research Publications
Marietta, Georgia
Third Edition 1994
39 pages
Soft cover, comb binding
A short-form, 6-step version of Systematic Handling Analysis (SHA). Includes
Working Forms for each step and detailed illustrated examples of their use. Written for
leaders of improvement planning teams, material handling engineers, equipment dealers’
personnel, and for classroom instruction.
Price from publisher (2008): $18
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
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Simplified Systematic Network Planning
By: Chandra S. Natarajan and H. Lee Hales
ISBN: 0-933684-21-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-21-8
Management & Industrial Research Publications
Marietta, Georgia
2008
48 pages
Soft cover, comb binding
A highly-condensed, 6-step version of Systematic Network Planning (SNP)
for network problems of limited scale and scope. Includes Working Forms for each
step and detailed illustrated examples of their use. Presumes the use of network
modeling software. Written for planners of logistical networks, teams involved in
a network planning project, team leaders. facilitators and teachers. Includes brief
explanations of network planning, modeling and common terminology.
Price from publisher (2008): $28
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
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Systematic Planning of Industrial Facilities (SPIF)
By: Richard Muther and Lee Hales,
Over 600 illustrated pages. This two-volume work is a complete guide to
consolidating, expanding, renovating, or planning new industrial plants. Volume II
is loaded with checklists, decision-aids, and 20 Working Forms for every aspect of
industrial facilities planning. An indispensable reference for anyone involved in
planning industrial facilities.
Volume I – What to Do
(An overview of industrial facilities planning).
ISBN: 0933684-20-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-20-1
Price from publisher (2008): $45
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
Volume II – How to Do It
(A guide to major projects).
ISBN: 0933684-02-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-02-7
Price from publisher (2008): $85
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
Two-volume set:
ISBN: 0933684-00-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-00-3
Price from publisher (2008): $120
Order from www.MIRPBooks.com
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Recent Handbook Chapters by Richard Muther & Associates
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Maynard's Industrial Engineering Handbook, 5th Edition
Edited By: Kjell B. Zandin,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2001.
ISBN: 0-07-041102-6
Planning Manufacturing Cells, pp. 8.81 – 8.104.
H. Lee Hales, Bruce J. Andersen, and William E. Fillmore
A short, concise guide to cell planning. Following the six steps of Simplified
SPMC, this chapter explains how to plan a manufacturing cell. It discusses the information
and analyses required at each step and the outputs achieved. Several types of cells are
discussed. Includes a checklist covering all major aspects of cell planning and
operation, including physical arrangement, operating procedures, organization, and
training.
Industrial Engineering Support for Materials Management, pp. 10.3 – 10.30.
H. Lee Hales and Bruce J. Andersen
A “must read” for those working in logistics and distribution. This chapter
describes the tasks of the industrial engineer in transportation planning, materials
handling analysis, and storage planning. Two-page reference chart lists more than 40
specific support functions performed by industrial engineers.
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Earlier Texts and Handbooks of Historical Interest
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When it comes to planning physical operations, “Richard Muther wrote the book!” No one
has written more on industrial facilities planning. Muther’s early works have been widely
translated and used throughout the industrial world. Others have freely copied and
adapted his methods as their own, and today most texts and handbooks on facilities
planning trace significant content – attributed or not -- to Muther’s early works.
These books may be available from technical libraries in your area, or from used
booksellers. (We suggest www.bookfinder.com).
While the planner’s tools have changed from paper and pencil to software, the fundamental
decisions and considerations remain the same. The early works below remain useful and
relevant in their presentation of basic issues, choices, and information required.
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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
By: Richard Muther
2nd Edition, Cahners Books
Boston, 1974. (1st Edition 1961).
ISBN: 0843608145
ISBN-13: 9780843608144
Soft cover; comb binding
Re-printed by Management & Industrial Research
Publications
ISBN: 0-933684-06-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-06-5
Out of print. Revision in progress. Available in
single hand-made copies. Contact
www.MIRPBOOKS.com
Find SLP used: Cahners 1973 2nd Edition
Find SLP used: Management & Industrial Research Publications, 1988 re-printing
A working manual for the layout planner. Chapters explain and illustrate
successive steps in the SLP method. Includes more than 20 Working Forms to be used in
various steps. Widely translated and used throughout the world. Key steps and forms
copied and adapted by most contemporary books on the subject.
The Simplified SLP booklet above provides a short-form explanation of SLP. The
Plant Floor Layout video above explains the full SLP method.
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Systematic Handling Analysis (SHA)
By: Richard Muther and Knut Haganäs,
Management and Industrial research Publications,
Kansas City, Missouri, 1969.
Library of Congress Card Catalog No. 73-90920
ISBN: 0-933684-03-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-933684-03-4
Out of Print. Revision in progress. Available in
single hand-made copies. Contact
www.MIRPBooks.com
A working manual for the material handling engineer. Chapters explain and
illustrate successive steps in the SHA method. Includes 16 Working Forms to be used in
various steps. A companion method to SLP.
The Simplified SHA booklet above provides a short-form explanation of SHA.
Find SHA used
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Practical Plant Layout
By: Richard Muther
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1955.
ISBN: 0-933684-03-7
Out of Print.
The first text ever devoted to industrial layout planning. Establishes all the
important principles and decisions to be made. Pre-dates the development of the SLP
method, but describes and illustrates the steps required to develop a layout plan.
Find Practical Plant Layout used
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Production Line Technique
By: Richard Muther
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1944.
ISBN: 1114273023
Out of Print.
Over 320 pages on every aspect of line production. A great historical read for
those interested in the origins of continuous flow manufacturing, one-piece flow, line
balancing, line-feeding, just-in-time parts delivery, point-of-use storage, preventive
maintenance, manufacturing cells...
Find Production Line Technique used
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Computer-Aided Facilities Planning
By: H. Lee Hales
Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1984.
ISBN: 0-8247-7240-7
First-ever text on software for facilities planning and design. Predates
widespread use of Microsoft Excel and Access and the popularity of AutoCAD. Specifics on
hardware and software packages are out of date. Good description and comparison of early
algorithms for automatic layout generation. Of possible historical interest to those
developing computer applications for facilities planning.
Find Computer-Aided Facilities Planning used
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Industrial Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition
Edited By: H.B. Maynard,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1971.
ISBN: 07-041084-4
Of historical interest as one of the last editions by Maynard himself. First
edition to include significant sections on computer applications and operations research
(before American professionals became preoccupied with quantitative and software-based
techniques!) Chapters by the leading industrial engineers of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
The 8-page chapter on Work Simplification by Allan Mogensen is a priceless time capsule on
the origins of continuous improvement. – before Western professionals had to relearn it in
Japanese terms! Contains two chapters by Richard Muther.
Plant Layout, pp 11-26 to 11-62,
Richard Muther
A concise summary of the Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) method.
Production Line Techniques, pp 11-90 to 11-114,
Richard Muther
A concise summary of key points and principles involved in continuous flow
manufacturing.
Find IE Handbook 3rd Edition used
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Management Handbook for Plant Engineers
Edited By: Bernard T. Lewis,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1977.
ISBN: 0-07-037530-5
Contains three chapters by Richard Muther and Lee Hales
Determination of Requirements, pp 2-3 to 2-20,
Richard Muther
A concise guide to establishing the capacity and space required for a given level
of production.
Evaluation of Existing Space Organization, pp 2-21 to 2-32,
Richard Muther
How to survey the utilization and condition of existing industrial space.
Site Selection, pp 2-53 to 2-62,
Lee Hales
A concise guide to industrial site location and selection. Includes lists of basic
considerations when locating and selecting sites.
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Facilities and Plant Engineering Handbook
Edited By: Bernard T. Lewis and J. P. Marron,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1973.
ISBN: 07-037560-7
Contains a long chapter by Richard Muther.
Planning for New Facilities and Modifications to Existing Facilities, pp 3-17 to
3-50,
Richard Muther
A concise guide to industrial facilities planning. Lists the major decisions to be
made and steps to be followed during the planning process.
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