Strategic Continuous Process Improvement: Which Quality Tools to Use, and When t

Description: Strategic Continuous Process Improvement by Gerhard Plenert This practical guide explains how to choose the right methodology or group of methodologies for any company and/or situation to achieve continuous improvement, and stay competitive in todays tough economy. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Proven methods for achieving continuous process improvementResolve "quality chaos" by creating a link between quality problems and their optimal solutions. With a focus on building an integrated quality environment, Strategic Continuous Process Improvement: Which Quality Tools to Use and When to Use Them begins by discussing the different types of continuous process improvement (CPI) systems available.This practical guide explains how to implement a strategic performance model and select and integrate appropriate metrics to achieve desired results. Tested techniques for executing an improvement process are included along with real-world examples. The book concludes with a plan to help you sustain an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement in your organization.Find out how to:Identify CPI opportunitiesEvaluate various CPI options using comparative benchmarksUnderstand the characteristics of each quality optionMap CPI characteristics against quality problemsSelect the appropriate tool to fit a specific quality problemRecognize the role of governance and performance reviewsCascade and communicate CPI throughout your organizationMove the needle toward successful process optimization Notes Proven strategies for achieving continuous process improvementStrategic Continuous Process Improvement helps you understand the various tools and methodologies available, which tool to use, and when to use it. The book gives you a strategic way to look at continuous process improvement (CPI), the information needed to review a problem, and then properly define its characteristics. From these characteristics, a choice of CPI methodology or methodologies will evolve and emerge. Selecting the right tool will then define the overall success of the CPI process.Reducing inventory... Product leveling... Strategic alignment... Total productive maintenance... Benchmarking... Supply chain collaboration... Statistical sampling... Process management... Eliminating waste... Companies today are faced with a lot of pressures, and are forced to reinvent themselves and keep improving in order to stay in business. But which methodology will work and be foolproof? The choices are often overwhelming, including criteria outlined by the American Society for Quality Six Sigma; The Lean/Toyota Production System; Theory of Constraints; ISO 9000; American Production and Inventory Control Society; and the Supply Chain Council. Too many organizations are failing to be competitive, not because they cannot solve problems, but because they dont know which problems to solve and which tool to use. This book clearly explains how to identify problems and select the appropriate tool(s) to solve them.Strategic Continuous Process ImprovementOffers an overview of continuous process improvement (CPI) principlesDiscusses change management and how to bring commitment to the CPI process at all levelsExplains how to develop a CPI plan of actionShows how to create a world class management CPI environmentIncludes real-world examples from private industry and government sectors describing the specific impact of CPIHelps you understand all the various improvement methodologies available todayPresents strategies applicable to both private and government sectors Author Biography Gerhard Plenert, Ph.D., CPIM, has 25+ years of professional experience in quality and change management consulting, including work on Lean and Six Sigma methods. He has 13 years of academic experience, and he published more than 150 articles and nine books, including International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (a United Nations International Trade Center Book – 2005) andReinventing Lean: Introducing Lean Management into the Supply Chain. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: CPI FrameworkChapter 1. Why Another Book on CPIChapter 2. Identifying a CPI OpportunityPart II: CPI OptionsChapter 3. Why CPI Options and Benchmarks Are AvailableChapter 4. What Are the Characteristics of Each OptionChapter 5. Mapping CPI Characteristics Against Your ProblemPart III: Executing the Improvement ProcessChapter 6. Identifying the Correct CPI ToolChapter 7. The Role of Governance, Performance Reviews, Cascading, and CommunicationPart IV: World Class CPIChapter 8. "Moving the NeedleChapter 9. Summary and ConclusionsIndex Details ISBN0071767185 Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe ISBN-10 0071767185 ISBN-13 9780071767187 Format Hardcover Imprint McGraw-Hill Professional Country of Publication United States Short Title STRATEGIC CONTINUOUS PROCESS I Language English Media Book DEWEY 658.4013 Pages 256 Subtitle Which Quality Tools to Use, and When to Use Them Series Mechanical Engineering Author Gerhard Plenert UK Release Date 2012-01-16 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-01-16 AU Release Date 2012-01-16 NZ Release Date 2012-01-16 US Release Date 2012-01-16 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 50 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37471418;

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