Lean six sigma for engineers and managers : with applied case studies /

"This book introduces Lean Six Sigma (LSS) to engineers and managers interested in implementing LSS at their organizations. The book provides a detailed roadmap and industry examples to aid readers in understanding and implementing the LSS system. This book discusses the LSS process to define i...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Franchetti, Matthew J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Six sigma (Quality control standard)
Six Sigma.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Organizational Behavior.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • Definition and Motivation for Lean Six Sigma
  • History and Fundamentals
  • Benefits of Lean Six Sigma
  • The Goal: Improving Quality and Reducing Costs
  • Metrics and Performance Measurement
  • Deployment Alternatives
  • Overview of Statistical Analysis
  • General Approach to Implement Lean Six Sigma
  • Training and Implementation
  • Common Pitfalls
  • Best Practices and Lessons Learned
  • Case Study 1: Logistics and Transportation Networks
  • Case Study 2: Final Assembly Operations
  • Case Study 3: High-℗ƯVolume Printing Operations
  • Case Study 4: Material Recovery and Recycling Processing Facilities
  • Case Study 5: Healthcare
  • Case Study 6: Manufacturing-Small and Medium-℗ƯSized Operations
  • Case Study 7: Manufacturing-Automotive Supplier
  • Case Study 8: Service-Emergency Plumber Dispatching
  • Case Study 9: Service-15-Minute Oil Change
  • Case Study 10: Education
  • Case Study 11: Nonprofit and Government.

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