The book is broken down into four sections to make it easier to access the different topics. These new topics in the field of production management include Manufacturing Resources Planning: MRP-II, Concurrent Engineering, Business Process Re-engineering, Total Quality Management, etc. This keeps the book up to date by including all of the most recent management techniques and philosophies. The book is extremely adaptable, practical, and simple to use for professionals in the field as well as students studying for exams such as those offered by the UPSC, Technical Universities, and the ICWA.