There are many standards, methods and perhaps most confusing, but most importantly of all acronyms in use in the field of quality management, and especially so in the field of technology-based products. From the seemingly simple concepts of ISO 9000 (and the military MIL standards from which that grew) to statistical and analytical methods like Statistical Process Control (SPC) the range of complexity and compliance is staggering. What the average quality engineer or manager needs is a simple guide to what these are, how they relate to one another and most critically how to take advantage of and implement the benefits of each. This book provides that guidance. Written by a quality consultant with over 20 years experience in precisely these fields, including work with the US Defense Department, Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, Raytheon, and many other leading companies, this book provides an easily digestible toolbox of solutions to quality and management problems for every engineer, manager and even student looking for those answers for the medium to high-technology sector manufacturing company. This is a highly practical book which includes all the major topics in quality as well as case studies from relevant real-world situations yet without the need to wade through reams of reference materials and international standards verbiage. If you need to get to the bottom of problems like these, you need this book.

Quality Management for the Technology Sector

Business & Money

Berk, Joseph

Management & Leadership

Butterworth-Heinemann

Focuses on rapid implementation of practical, real-world cost reduction solutions In today's economic climate, the need to cut costs can be the difference between success and failure. Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies covers all major cost reduction areas, providing easy to read examples and advice on steps to take. It provides the roadmap for implementing recommended actions with true and tried methods by taking a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes. Based on the author's cost reduction experience gained during 30 years of senior operations and consulting engagements with hundreds of organizations, this book includes easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement cost reduction concepts organized into five general areas --labor, material, design, process, and overhead. Each chapter: <ul>
<li> Dives into a cost reduction area and starts with the bottom line first by summarizing key points </li> <li> Provides proven tactics for cutting costs without a lot of extraneous data </li> <li> Follows a qualitative and design-oriented approach </li> <li> Emphasizes quick implementation and measurable cost reduction </li> <li> Identifies who in the organization should do the work </li> <li> Outlines risks and suggested risk mitigation actions </li> <li> Contains numerous tables, graphs, and photos to show the concepts described in the book </li> </ul>
Praise for Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies "In this introductory book, Berk not only takes a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes but also provides substantial coverage of engineering materials and production systems. It follows a more qualitative and design-oriented approach than other texts in the market, helping readers gain a better understanding of important concepts. They'll also discover how micro-economic conditions relate to the process variables in a given process as well as how to perform manufacturing science and quantitative engineering analysis of manufacturing processes." ―Fred Silverman, Director Engineering of Hi-Shear Technology Corporation "Joe Berk has created a unique, practical and straightforward approach to cost reduction in manufacturing. This work provides valuable insights and concrete techniques, based on real-world experiences, to any manufacturing organization undertaking change to position itself to compete successfully in the global marketplace." ―Joe Carleone, President and COO of American Pacific Corporation Check out author Joseph Berk's blog at http://manufacturingtraining.wordpress.com/

Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies

Finance

Wiley-Scrivener

Anxious about that new management job? Need solid guidelines for getting organized? Start out on the fast track to corporate success by mastering the skills used by experienced, high-achieving managers. Get answers to those day-to-day questions that confront supervisors in companies large or small. Do budgeting and tracking (graphs and charts illustrate common financial mistakes); interview and select job candidates wisely; promote and appraise employees fairly; and prepare for the difficult task of firing someone. Understand networking in all its facets: mentoring, establishing connections both inside and outside of the job, and ethics. Because so much business communication takes place through letters, memos, and contracts, managers require a thorough knowledge of writing. Always keep in mind that a written document is permanent--errors can come back to haunt you. Remember that most business people are busy, so forego lengthy reports for something concise and clear. In no time, you'll be managing your job-and your career-with maximum effectiveness! Originally published as Managing Effectively. Sterling 192 pages, 6 x 9.

Handbook For First-Time Managers: Managing Effectively

Berk, Susan

Sterling

Emphasizing the importance of long-term and strategic planning, "Total Quality Management" draws on several management systems designed to sustain and maximize customer satisfaction.

Total Quality Management: Implementing Continuous Improvement

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

Offers practical advice on conflict resolution, cost tracking, problem solving, motivation, personnel management, presentations, project organization, and career planning

Managing Effectively: A Handbook for First Time Managers

The Gatling Gun: 19th Century Machine Gun To 21st Century Vulcan

Here is the first complete 130-year history of what is a truly remarkable and timeless weapon. Author Joseph Berk traces the glorious career of this multibarreled, high-rate-of-fire gun from its inception during the Civil War to its current role as a state-of-the-art modern combat system of the U.S. military.

The Gatling Gun: 19th Century Machine Gun to 21st Century Vulcan

History

Military

Paladin Pr

Are you a behind-schedule manufacturer? Are you tired of the empty (and expensive) promises from the software and consulting companies? Manufacturing Delivery Performance Improvement cuts through all the three-letter acronyms and phony fads to get to the heart of what it takes to deliver manufactured products on schedule. Written by a manufacturing manager with hands-on, real-world experience in turning around delinquent manufacturing organizations, this book focuses on seven critical factors for recovering and staying on schedule. There's no baloney here. It's the real deal written by someone who has been there. If you want to get and stay on schedule, Manufacturing Delivery Performance Improvement is a "must read" book!

Manufacturing Delivery Performance Improvement

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

In his latest book, author and educator Joseph Berk explores the best techniques for stimulating creative thinking, creating new products, improving existing products, and solving design challenges. Surprisingly, even those of us who are paid to be creative often need help. Most of us lose much of our natural creativity by the time we finish high school, but we can regain it through the techniques included in Unleashing Engineering Creativity. This is exciting and fun material, and Unleashing Engineering Creativity presents it in an interesting and engaging manner. Many organizations and engineers rely on brainstorming as their primary creative and inventive tool, but this simplistic approach often fails to stimulate creativity in a meaningful way. Unleashing Engineering Creativity goes far beyond brainstorming. This book explores powerful new creativity stimulation approaches and provides recommendations for overcoming self-imposed obstacles. The title says it all. If you want to unleash your engineering creativity, this book will help you and your organization attain significant creativity improvements.

Unleashing Engineering Creativity

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

From Pittsburgh's adoption of motorcycles for police use in 1909 to Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing's 1916 pursuit of Pancho Villa into Mexican territory on Harley-Davidsons, Indians and Excelsiors to the deployment of motorcycles in both world wars, this book tells the fascinating tale of these magnificent machines from their 20th century beginnings to their current use by police departments and militaries throughout the world. Joseph Berk, author of The Gatling Gun, explores every aspect of police and military motorcycles, including the history of their manufacture by Harley-Davidson, Indian, Kawasaki, BMW, Honda and others; details of their procurement by selected U.S. police departments; critiques of the "Big Three" police models employed in the United States from officers who have put them to the test; a detailed outline of the intensive 10-day training program required of U.S. motor officers; an inside look at how specific police departments from Atlanta to L.A. utilize motorcycles on a day-to-day basis; and a look at the specific makes and models used by Special Forces and other military units from World War I through the turn of the century and beyond.

The Complete Book Of Police And Military Motorcycles

Automotive

Paladin Press

More than 130 years after its introduction, the Gatling is a force to be reckoned with. After being declared obsolete in 1911, it staged an impressive comeback as the Vulcan in the 1950s, terrified the Vietcong in the jungles of Vietnam and contributed to the swift defeat of Iraqi troops in the liberation of Kuwait. It will no doubt play a vital military role well into the 21st century, and this is the definitive book on its history, development and technology.

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