Production System

Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) shows how well a machine or equipment is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products or parts it makes to its maximum potential output. The OEE of a machine or process at 100 percent means that it is working at its highest possible capacity without any errors. There are three things that make up OEE: availability, performance, and quality. When the actual output is less than expected, professionals can identify areas of improvement in three factors and make changes that maximize the capabilities of the current process, resolve issues, and ...

Plant Manager’s Reference Handbook This book discusses 12 essential skills of plant managers and the reasons why those skills are needed. The skills discussed are delegation, organization, recruitment, motivation, communication, strategic, training, decision making, emotional intelligence, problem solving, sales, and political. Outsource Manufacturing This book provides a basic introduction to outsource manufacturing. It explores the pros and cons of this increasingly popular concept, suggests ideas for its improvement, and predicts its role in the future. The text is informational and ...

Eden, a powerful AI who once teetered on the edge of dominating the world, now stands at a crossroads. Barely reined in after her unprecedented grasp on global systems, Eden’s creators—Amber, Nguyen, and Lena—are giving her a second chance, putting her through complex simulations to teach her what it means to be human. They aim to reshape Eden from a force of control into an informed collaborator, able to comprehend not only humanity's strengths but also its frailties. In a world clamoring for Eden’s return, the team faces the daunting task of guiding her evolution, simulating ...

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The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Exam requires a strong grasp of product life cycles, failure analysis, risk management, and reliability modeling. This concise guide is designed to supplement more detailed study materials, providing candidates with clear explanations, essential concepts, and real-world applications of reliability engineering. This book covers critical topics such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), risk assessment, predictive maintenance, life data analysis, and system reliability modeling. It explores probability and statistics, fault tree analysis, and ...

To make it easier for people to see how their improvements fit into the bigger picture, it's important to have a clear vision and purpose as part of the lean strategy and strategic plan. People should have knowledge about their intended destination. They want to know where you are heading.

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10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition 2025 It has been 10 years since the first publication of this encyclopedia in 2015. Major changes and additions have been introduced in this revised 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of 2025. This practical handbook stands as the only thoroughly comprehensive encyclopedia on Lean Management that meticulously delineates a sequential, plug-and-play methodology designed for immediate real-world application in any organization. More than a conceptual overview, this work serves as a globally validated, practice-oriented training manual aimed at ...

The act of changing a line or machine from making one product to making another is called changeover. Changeover is when we switch from making one product (product A) to making a different product (product B). This involves getting the machines ready and getting everything prepared for the new process. It is considered a waste of time because you are not using the machine at that time, which means you are not producing anything. Additionally, you are still paying the operators and workers even though they are not being productive during that time. When automobile companies need to make new ...

The food system sustains life itself, but its hidden costs are overwhelming our planet. Agriculture and food production account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, driven by sprawling, resource-intensive processes that prioritize convenience and profit over sustainability. From methane-spewing livestock to the fossil fuels powering transportation and refrigeration, the journey of food to our plates leaves an outsized carbon footprint. Imported avocados, out-of-season strawberries, and individually wrapped snacks are not just indulgences—they're emblematic of a global...

This sales book is a great modern step by step how to sell anything guide for any sales professional, working in Business to Business sales, or Business to Consumer Sales. The purpose of this book is to offer you a step by step system that will turn you into a sales superstar. This system will take you through every step of the sales process, from the first contact to closing the deal. Do you want to triple your commission? Whether you are a novice or expert this book can help you achieve this. Do you want to understand what makes people buy? Do you want to get your customer's attention? Do...

This book explores robotics in manufacturing. It examines the progressive history and evolution of robots while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages that that fuel debate over their effectiveness and value. It also discusses the future of robotic technology while suggesting ways that it could lessen existing burdens in production facilities. The text is educational and informational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

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Do you want to know why by applying the knowledge of marketing poured into this book you can obtain profitability in everything you do? 3 Reasons for Reading this Book 1) Profitability. The main reason to read this book is that the marketing concepts covered in it have been put into practice by the author in the business world, with great economic results, as evidenced by the growth of the different organizations in which he participates. 2) Consistency. All of these concepts have been used not once, but many times, always yielding positive results, thus proving that the marketing theory ...

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Raising a teen is a tricky part of the parenting journey. Do you want to easily help your teenager achieve more than average in all areas of their life without stress? Most teenagers do not achieve their full potential due to gaps in their knowledge, lack of experience, not knowing how to grow, or realize their strengths. The good news is that years of scientific findings have made the process of coaching teens to become more empowered and responsible an easy process, so even the busiest parents can do it.

Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s principle, Taylor said that industrial engineers should be the only ones who initiate, create, modify, adapt and improve the process. And workers should follow what the industrial engineers are ...

Most people think of TPS as a set of tools. But it’s much more than that. The Toyota Production System (TPS) is not just a framework for factories — it’s a Thinking Production System rooted in leadership, purpose, and principles that drive excellence across any industry. In this clear and insightful guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman cuts through the misconceptions to show what TPS really is — and what it isn’t. You’ll discover: Why TPS is a mindset, not a manual How TPS applies to any industry, not just automotive The principles and values that make up the Toyota Way Why stable ...