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Quality in the Production of Tissue Paper

by Sergio Casella ...

Today, pursuing quality has changed greatly compared to thirty years ago. It is no longer a question of simply complying with technical specifications, but rather the quest by an organization that leads to meeting and, if possible, exceeding customer expectations with an ever attentive look at cost reduction through optimization, but above all, with a total involvement by people – the true and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Today, pursuing quality has changed greatly compared to thirty years ago. It is no longer a question of simply complying with technical specifications, but rather the quest by an organization that leads to meeting and, if possible, exceeding customer expectations with an ever attentive look at cost reduction through optimization, but above all, with a total involvement by people – the true and
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Stop Coding

by Ajamo Adams ...

The world is changing, A few short years ago a manual tester would run tests against software to check that the requirements had been satisfied. Fast forward to today and businesses want fast test execution, Continuous Integration with little to no human intervention.Stop Coding is a step-by-step guide into the new way of automated testing, using ground-breaking tools like Katalon Studio, a tool ... Read more

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The world is changing, A few short years ago a manual tester would run tests against software to check that the requirements had been satisfied. Fast forward to today and businesses want fast test execution, Continuous Integration with little to no human intervention.Stop Coding is a step-by-step guide into the new way of automated testing, using ground-breaking tools like Katalon Studio, a tool
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Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management

by Paul Myerson ...

"The documented benchmarks for success and the many examples help explicate the complexities for the reader. The book is organized and written so that it will be useful as an introduction to the field and also as a reference when special challenges arise for the practicing manager." -- DR. JOHN J. COYLE, Professor Emeritus of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Department of Supply Chain and ... Read more

$27.39 USD

"The documented benchmarks for success and the many examples help explicate the complexities for the reader. The book is organized and written so that it will be useful as an introduction to the field and also as a reference when special challenges arise for the practicing manager." -- DR. JOHN J. COYLE, Professor Emeritus of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Department of Supply Chain and
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FAQ Gold Sheet- Answers for 25 Frequently Asked Questions on Business Process Management

Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement Executive Guide series, #2

by Shruti Bhat ...

Series Book 2 - Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement Executive Guide series
In this book, you will learn about-- Answers to 25 most frequently asked questions on successfully implementing Business Process Management and Continuous improvement methodologies to your workplace.- Business process management (BPM) methodologies for - industries, non-profits, academia, government, e-business and other 'for-profit' organizations.- Tips to maximize output from your business ... Read more

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In this book, you will learn about-- Answers to 25 most frequently asked questions on successfully implementing Business Process Management and Continuous improvement methodologies to your workplace.- Business process management (BPM) methodologies for - industries, non-profits, academia, government, e-business and other 'for-profit' organizations.- Tips to maximize output from your business
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Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management

by F. Robert Jacobs, William Berry, D. Clay Whybark, Thomas Vollmann ...

The definitive guide to manufacturing planning and control--FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED FOR THE CPIM EXAMImprove supply chain effectiveness, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability with help from this authoritative resource. Completely up-to-date, Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management: APICS/CPIM Certification Edition offers comprehensive preparation for the ... Read more

$49.49 USD

The definitive guide to manufacturing planning and control--FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED FOR THE CPIM EXAMImprove supply chain effectiveness, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability with help from this authoritative resource. Completely up-to-date, Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management: APICS/CPIM Certification Edition offers comprehensive preparation for the
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The Handbook for Quality Management, Second Edition : A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence

A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence

by Thomas Pyzdek, Paul Keller ...

The definitive guide to organizational excellence--completely updated Fully revised for the latest American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE) Body of Knowledge, The Handbook for Quality Management: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence, Second Edition offers in-depth guidance on effectively applying the principles of quality management ... Read more

$64.79 USD

The definitive guide to organizational excellence--completely updated Fully revised for the latest American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE) Body of Knowledge, The Handbook for Quality Management: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence, Second Edition offers in-depth guidance on effectively applying the principles of quality management
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Precisely Wrong: Why Conventional Planning Systems Fail

by Chad Smith, Carol Ptak ...

OverviewAt the heart of most supply chains lies a planning tool called Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Invented in the 1950s, codifed in the 1960s and commercialized in the 1970s, MRP became THE way of life for supply order generation and synchronization throughout the world. Yet the people that interact with MRP everyday know that something is very wrong. They may not be able to explain ... Read more

$57.99 USD

OverviewAt the heart of most supply chains lies a planning tool called Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Invented in the 1950s, codifed in the 1960s and commercialized in the 1970s, MRP became THE way of life for supply order generation and synchronization throughout the world. Yet the people that interact with MRP everyday know that something is very wrong. They may not be able to explain
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Guide to Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students, A

Foundations, DMAIC, Tools, Cases, and Certification

by Howard Gitlow, Richard Melnyck, David Levine ...

Master modern Six Sigma implementation with the most complete, up-to-date guide for Green Belts, Black Belts, Champions and students! Now fully updated with the latest lean and process control applications, A Guide to Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students, Second Edition gives you a complete executive framework for understanding quality and implementing Lean Six ... Read more

$60.49 USD

Master modern Six Sigma implementation with the most complete, up-to-date guide for Green Belts, Black Belts, Champions and students! Now fully updated with the latest lean and process control applications, A Guide to Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students, Second Edition gives you a complete executive framework for understanding quality and implementing Lean Six
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Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP)

by Carol Ptak, Chad Smith ...

In the 1950s, a planning method was conceived called “Material Requirements Planning (or MRP).” MRP changed the world of manufacturing forever. But times have changed—customer tolerance times are much shorter, product variety and complexity has increased, and supply chains have spread around the world. MRP is dramatically failing in this “New Normal.” Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning ... Read more

$50.39 USD

In the 1950s, a planning method was conceived called “Material Requirements Planning (or MRP).” MRP changed the world of manufacturing forever. But times have changed—customer tolerance times are much shorter, product variety and complexity has increased, and supply chains have spread around the world. MRP is dramatically failing in this “New Normal.” Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning
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Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP): Version 2

by Carol Ptak, Chad Smith ...

In the 1950s, a method called Material Requirements Planning (or “MRP”) changed the world of manufacturing forever. But times have changed—customer tolerance times are shorter, product variety and complexity has increased, and supply chains have spread around the world. MRP is dramatically failing in this “New Normal.”Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Version 2 presents a ... Read more

$64.99 USD

In the 1950s, a method called Material Requirements Planning (or “MRP”) changed the world of manufacturing forever. But times have changed—customer tolerance times are shorter, product variety and complexity has increased, and supply chains have spread around the world. MRP is dramatically failing in this “New Normal.”Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Version 2 presents a
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Handbook of Maintenance Management

by Joel Levitt ...

Now in its second edition and written by a highly acclaimed maintenance professional, this comprehensive and easy-to-understand resource provides a short review of all the major discussions going on in the management of the maintenance function. This revision of a classic has been thoroughly updated to include advances in technology and thinking and is sure to be found useful by maintenance ... Read more

$79.19 USD

Now in its second edition and written by a highly acclaimed maintenance professional, this comprehensive and easy-to-understand resource provides a short review of all the major discussions going on in the management of the maintenance function. This revision of a classic has been thoroughly updated to include advances in technology and thinking and is sure to be found useful by maintenance
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The ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate Handbook

by Grace L. Duffy ...

The ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certification introduces the basics of quality to organizations and individuals who are new to quality. This book, and the Body of Knowledge (BoK) it supports, form a foundation for applying proven quality principles and practices that are used around the world. This handbook follows the CQIA span in both content and sequence. Let it serve as ... Read more

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The ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certification introduces the basics of quality to organizations and individuals who are new to quality. This book, and the Body of Knowledge (BoK) it supports, form a foundation for applying proven quality principles and practices that are used around the world. This handbook follows the CQIA span in both content and sequence. Let it serve as
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Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP): Version 3

by Carol Ptak, Chad Smith ...

In the 1950s, a method called Material Requirements Planning (or “MRP”) changed the world of manufacturing forever. But times have changed—customer tolerance times are shorter, product variety and complexity has increased, and supply chains have spread around the world. MRP is dramatically failing in this 'New Normal'.Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Version 3 presents a ... Read more

$79.99 USD

In the 1950s, a method called Material Requirements Planning (or “MRP”) changed the world of manufacturing forever. But times have changed—customer tolerance times are shorter, product variety and complexity has increased, and supply chains have spread around the world. MRP is dramatically failing in this 'New Normal'.Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Version 3 presents a
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The ISO 14001:2015 Companion

A Straightforward Guide to Implementing an EMS in a Small Business

by Garry Cornell ...

Garry Cornell has more than 25 years’ experience working in Environmental Management as a senior manager, consultant, and certification auditor. He has worked with businesses internationally, in a range of different industries, helping them to implement and improve their environmental management standards.This book aims to give you an explanation of what is typically required by the ISO 14001 ... Read more

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Garry Cornell has more than 25 years’ experience working in Environmental Management as a senior manager, consultant, and certification auditor. He has worked with businesses internationally, in a range of different industries, helping them to implement and improve their environmental management standards.This book aims to give you an explanation of what is typically required by the ISO 14001
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Science and Engineering of Small Arms

by Prasanta Kumar Das, Lalit Pratim Das, Dev Pratim Das ...

This book initiates with the story of the evolution of firearms to enable the reader to appreciate the sequence of the development of firearms. It discusses different classes of small arms, their mechanics, internal and external ballistics. Further, it covers the design idea of barrels and actions, various operating principles and relevant discussion on ammunition and propellants. The principle of ... Read more

$65.99 USD

This book initiates with the story of the evolution of firearms to enable the reader to appreciate the sequence of the development of firearms. It discusses different classes of small arms, their mechanics, internal and external ballistics. Further, it covers the design idea of barrels and actions, various operating principles and relevant discussion on ammunition and propellants. The principle of
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Problem Solving for New Engineers

What Every Engineering Manager Wants You to Know

by Melisa Buie ...

This book brings a fresh new approach to practical problem solving in engineering, covering the critical concepts and ideas that engineers must understand to solve engineering problems. Problem Solving for New Engineers: What Every Engineering Manager Wants You to Know provides strategy and tools needed for new engineers and scientists to become apprentice experimenters armed only with a problem ... Read more

$48.99 USD

This book brings a fresh new approach to practical problem solving in engineering, covering the critical concepts and ideas that engineers must understand to solve engineering problems. Problem Solving for New Engineers: What Every Engineering Manager Wants You to Know provides strategy and tools needed for new engineers and scientists to become apprentice experimenters armed only with a problem
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Basic Statistical Tools for Improving Quality

by Chang W. Kang, Paul Kvam ...

This book is an introductory book on improving the quality of a process or a system, primarily through the technique of statistical process control (SPC). There are numerous technical manuals available for SPC, but this book differs in two ways: (1) the basic tools of SPC are introduced in a no-nonsense, simple, non-math manner, and (2) the methods can be learned and practiced in an uncomplicated ... Read more

$61.00 USD

This book is an introductory book on improving the quality of a process or a system, primarily through the technique of statistical process control (SPC). There are numerous technical manuals available for SPC, but this book differs in two ways: (1) the basic tools of SPC are introduced in a no-nonsense, simple, non-math manner, and (2) the methods can be learned and practiced in an uncomplicated
... Read more
Lean Manufacturing Essentials: Hands-on help for small manufacturers and smart technical people

No Nonsence Manuals, #1

by Mark Lynch ...

Series Book 1 - No Nonsence Manuals
This great guide has been developed specifically for small manufacturing businesses that need a simple, flexible way of implementing Lean Manufacturing ideas relevant to them. The subject is explained clearly and plainly with minimal jargon. Practical application is fundamental.The focus is very much on straightforward implementation in the workplace, so you can quickly obtain benefits in costs, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This great guide has been developed specifically for small manufacturing businesses that need a simple, flexible way of implementing Lean Manufacturing ideas relevant to them. The subject is explained clearly and plainly with minimal jargon. Practical application is fundamental.The focus is very much on straightforward implementation in the workplace, so you can quickly obtain benefits in costs,
... Read more
Quality control & Evaluation of natural drugs

by jaikumar pareta ...

Evaluation of drug means confirmation of its identity and determination of its quality and purity and detection of nature of adulteration. Involved Evaluation and Standardization techniques for crude drugs, mono or Polyherbal Frormulation. They involved the macroscopic techniques, microscopic techniques, physical evaluation and biological evaluation. They also involved the Quantitative analysis of ... Read more

$2.00 USD

Evaluation of drug means confirmation of its identity and determination of its quality and purity and detection of nature of adulteration. Involved Evaluation and Standardization techniques for crude drugs, mono or Polyherbal Frormulation. They involved the macroscopic techniques, microscopic techniques, physical evaluation and biological evaluation. They also involved the Quantitative analysis of
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Creating a Kaizen Culture: Align the Organization, Achieve Breakthrough Results, and Sustain the Gains

by Jon Miller, Mike Wroblewski, Jaime Villafuerte ...

FOSTER AND SUSTAIN A KAIZEN CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONFOREWORD BY JOHN TOUSSANT, CEO OF THEDACARETransforming a culture is far more about emotional growth than technical maturity. Co-written by leaders at the Kaizen Institute, Creating a Kaizen Culture explains how to enable an adaptive, excellent, and sustainable organization by leveraging core kaizen values and the behaviors they generate.The ... Read more

$28.99 USD

FOSTER AND SUSTAIN A KAIZEN CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONFOREWORD BY JOHN TOUSSANT, CEO OF THEDACARETransforming a culture is far more about emotional growth than technical maturity. Co-written by leaders at the Kaizen Institute, Creating a Kaizen Culture explains how to enable an adaptive, excellent, and sustainable organization by leveraging core kaizen values and the behaviors they generate.The
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Practical Reliability Engineering

by Patrick D. T. O'Connor, Andre V. Kleyner ...

With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering, this bestseller has gained worldwide recognition through progressive editions as the essential reliability textbook. This fifth edition retains the unique balanced mixture of reliability theory and applications, thoroughly updated with the latest industry best practices.Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of the Certified ... Read more

$132.00 USD

With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering, this bestseller has gained worldwide recognition through progressive editions as the essential reliability textbook. This fifth edition retains the unique balanced mixture of reliability theory and applications, thoroughly updated with the latest industry best practices.Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of the Certified
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Kaizen: How to use Kaizen for Increased Profitability and Organizational Excellence.

Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement Executive Guide series, #6

by Shruti Bhat ...

Series Book 6 - Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement Executive Guide series
Kaizen principles have been viewed as one of the key factors to Japanese competitiveness.Kaizen techniques became famous when Toyota used them to rise to world's automotive leadership. The company is credited as pioneer to formalize Kaizen technique and implement it as part of a global business plan. Rather than undertake large projects, Toyota's staff was encouraged to identify problems, no ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Kaizen principles have been viewed as one of the key factors to Japanese competitiveness.Kaizen techniques became famous when Toyota used them to rise to world's automotive leadership. The company is credited as pioneer to formalize Kaizen technique and implement it as part of a global business plan. Rather than undertake large projects, Toyota's staff was encouraged to identify problems, no
... Read more
Machinery Lubrication and Reliability

by Trinath Sahoo, Ph.D ...

While it is mostly “behind the scenes,” lubrication is used wherever you look—in all types of machines, vehicles, and aircrafts. Its usefulness is everywhere, in every industry, from all types of manufacturing, power, health, petrochemicals, food, paper, and metallurgy to small industries and agriculture. Lubrication is absolutely essential to the world.There is an undeniable link between ... Read more

$79.19 USD

While it is mostly “behind the scenes,” lubrication is used wherever you look—in all types of machines, vehicles, and aircrafts. Its usefulness is everywhere, in every industry, from all types of manufacturing, power, health, petrochemicals, food, paper, and metallurgy to small industries and agriculture. Lubrication is absolutely essential to the world.There is an undeniable link between
... Read more
Improving Maintenance and Reliability Through Cultural Change

by Stephen J. Thomas ...

This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organizations culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organizations culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure,
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