Unlike purely technical manuals, Riggs acknowledges that production systems are socio-technical. He emphasizes the importance of human factors, ergonomics, and motivation in the production cycle. Furthermore, he bridges the gap between engineering and finance, teaching readers how to perform economic evaluations to justify new equipment or process changes. Legacy and Relevance
Implementing feedback loops to ensure the actual output aligns with the initial goals. Quantitative Precision Unlike purely technical manuals
Analysis is where the "science" of engineering takes over. The author introduces various quantitative methods to optimize performance: Unlike purely technical manuals