The chapters look at key factors to consider when evaluating existing facilities, and they provide some systematic and not-so-systematic ways of identifying potential improvements.
They also illustrate some enabling technologies to ensure efficient long-term operation of equipment. The main focus is on the equipment, systems, and supporting utilities that are required to run the manufacturing processes themselves,
although some consideration is also given to non-process issues such as lighting and space
heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC). The full list of chapters is as follows