A definitive textbook on the science of manufacturing, Factory Physics presents a structured framework for understanding and improving production systems. Divided into three parts—history, core principles, and practical applications—it covers topics like push vs. pull systems, variability, inventory control, and capacity planning. Ideal for engineers, managers, and students, it bridges theory and real-world operations with clarity and rigor.A definitive textbook on the science of manufacturing, Factory Physics presents a structured framework for understanding and improving production systems. Divided into three parts—history, core principles, and practical applications—it covers topics like push vs. pull systems, variability, inventory control, and capacity planning. Ideal for engineers, managers, and students, it bridges theory and real-world operations with clarity and rigor.