The book is divided into two sections:
Section 1 - Introduces the subject as a whole and describes the key generic tools and techniques to support the manufacturing organisation.
Section 2 - Modern planning and control methods at a detailed level.

• Each chapter begins with a summary of key points and objectives to aid learning
• Case studies included throughout to illustrate the key elements of the text in a practical context
• Introduces a range of systems and management topics supported by examples and case studies

This volume contains the articles contributed to the Conference on Categorical Algebra, held June 7-12,1965, at the San Diego campus of the University of California under the sponsorship of the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Of the thirty-seven mathemati cians, who were present seventeen presented their papers in the form of lectures. In addition, this volume contains papers contributed by other attending participants as well as by those who, after having planned to attend, were unable to do so. The editors hope to have achieved a representative, if incomplete, cover...