Refrigerated locker plants: Preliminary survey indicates operations can be improved by application of industrial engineering techniques

Davis, L

Refrigerated locker plants: Preliminary survey indicates operations can be improved by application of industrial engineering techniques

Author

Louis E. Davis

Author Affiliations

Louis E. Davis is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of California College of Agriculture, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 5(8):13-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v005n08p13. August 1951.

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Abstract

The following report is based upon a survey undertaken at the request of the Division of Food Technology, University of California College of Agriculture.

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