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Processes and Design for Manufacturing, Third Edition, examines manufacturing processes from the viewpoint of the product designer, investigating the selection of manufacturing methods in the ear..

Short description to VDA Volume “Maturity Level Assurance for new Parts” This present volume is a revision of the first issue, dated November 2006. The revision was carried out ..

Modern engineering and management approaches to product development and processing constitute the subject matter of this publication. This book is an edited version of the 1988 proceedings fo the "Pr..

In today's highly competive markets, companies must favourably differentiate their products by continually developing, testing and adopting fresh ideas. This book describes how to plan new products in..

Short description to VDA Volume “Robust Production Process” Industry in Germany and Europe, especially the automotive industry, is currently experiencing great changes. Market globalization continu..

To ensure product reliability, an organization must follow specific practices during the product development process that impact reliability. The second edition of the bestselling Product Reliabi..

This text provides an understanding of the manufacturing and operations functions as well as the processes of goods and service producers. Illustrating how operations relate to the rest of the organiz..

This book traces the history and development of the Quality movement by focusing on its early authorities and by comparing, contrasting, and placing their theories in a modern context. The author's "R..

The complete project management toolkit for engineers and anyone involved in technical project mangement who needs practical, step-by-step guidance to successful project management, without an overly ..

In a "pull" production system, the final process pulls needed parts from the previous process, which pulls from the process before it, and so on, as determined by customer demand. This allows you to o..

Long-established as the leading guide to pump design and application, the Pump Handbook has been fully revised and updated with the latest developments in pump technology. Packed with 1,150 detailed i..

Overview Written by the founder of the American Purchasing Society, Purchasing for Manufacturing is an authoritative introduction to industrial purchasing. It emphasizes the unique aspect..

This thought-provoking story illustrates what ought to occur in organizational changes. But reality rarely follows theory, especially when organizational culture gets in the way. Research suggests the..

This book reconciles two divergent worlds for the beleaguered quality manager. The first is that of quality and managerial fads, promoted by quality professionals and the quality 'industry' - with its..

The quality tools and techniques that have been employed in the manufacturing arena can also be tailored to meet the needs of the technical community. Through the correct application of quality princi..