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Taylor & Francis Ltd Human Factors Methods
Book SynopsisThis second edition of Human Factors Methods: A Practical Guide for Engineering and Design now presents 107 design and evaluation methods as well as numerous refinements to those that featured in the original. The book has been carefully designed to act as an ergonomics methods manual, aiding both students and practitioners. The eleven sections represent the different categories of ergonomics methods and techniques that can be used in the evaluation and design process. Offering a ''how-to'' text on a substantial range of ergonomics methods that can be used in the design and evaluation of products and systems, it is a comprehensive point of reference for all these methods. An overview of the methods is presented in chapter one, with a methods matrix showing which can be used in conjunction. The following chapters detail the methods showing how to apply them in practice. Flowcharts, procedures and examples cover the requirements of a diverse audience and varied applications of the methTrade Review’As the necessity to consider human factors in system design and operation continues to grow, practitioners require a simple source of reference. This revised version overview of human factors methods delivers just that. While not a solution in itself, it provides an up-to-date reference for people who already have some human factors knowledge.’ Erik Hollnagel, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark ’There are many designers and engineers who would like a gentle guide to ergonomics tools, and this book brings together in one place essential methods with validity checks. This new paradigm of introducing ergonomics through presentation of methods is very appealing and I foresee its wide use as a reference by project managers.’ Richard H.Y. So, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China ’The updated and revised version of the already highly successful handbook by Neville Stanton and his colleagues provides a valuable service to the effective application of human factors and ergonomics. As a methods cookbook, with over 100 step-by-step recipes, clear instructions, and even lots of pictures, it has a place on every practitioner’s bookshelf.’ Bob Hockey, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Sheffield, UK ’An indispensable resource written by internationally-known experts, this text is the tool that human factors engineers and designers must have to practice their profession. That it is equally vital for researchers and all serious students attests to the breadth and utility of the coverage - an instant classic.’ Peter Hancock, University of Central Florida, USA ’All in all, the revised edition of this book serves up a range of dishes for the methods-hungry Human Factors community and delivers them in a very palatable manner, making them easy to digest. I can well imagine that just as my old copy of Delia Smith is still my go to book in the kitchen, this will be my go to book in the office and sTable of ContentsIntroduction to human factors methods; Data collection methods; Task analysis methods; Cognitive task analysis methods; Process charting methods; Human error identification methods; Situation awareness assessment methods; Mental workload assessment methods; Team assessment methods; Interface analysis methods; Design methods; Performance time prediction methods; Human factors methods integration: a case study in the railway industry; Appendix 1 - human factors methods database and glossary; Bibliography and references; Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Life in Error
Book SynopsisThis succinct but absorbing book covers the main way stations on James Reason's 40-year journey in pursuit of the nature and varieties of human error. In it he presents an engrossing and very personal perspective, offering the reader exceptional insights, wisdom and wit as only James Reason can. The journey begins with a bizarre absent-minded action slip committed by Professor Reason in the early 1970s - putting cat food into the teapot - and continues up to the present day, conveying his unique perceptions into a variety of major accidents that have shaped his thinking about unsafe acts and latent conditions. A Life in Error charts the development of his seminal and hugely influential work from its original focus into individual cognitive psychology through the broadening of scope to embrace social, organizational and systemic issues. The voyage recounted is both hugely entertaining and educational, imparting a real sense of how James Reason's ground-breaking theories changed the waTrade Review’This book is an authoritative reminder of the journey to gain acceptance of human error as intrinsic to open systems operations as we enjoy it today, portrayed by the witty pen of one of its topmost trailblazers. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and found the segment on organizational accidents a particular gem.’ Daniel E. Maurino, formerly Coordinator of the Flight Safety and Human Factors Study Programme, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ’A fascinating personal and intellectual journey showing the evolution of both James Reason’s personal approach and also the broader history of thinking on error and safety. He has a unique gift for making complex ideas accessible within an absorbing and lucid narrative. And all leavened with wonderful examples of human error and some great stories.’ Charles Vincent, Imperial College London, UK ’Reason’s new book is a master class on human error: a concise tour of his career explaining how mistakes can occur. It is a pleasure to accompany him while he presents his favourite and often funny accounts of fallibility, tempered with insights on the resulting risks and how they can be mitigated. Highly recommended as a taster text or a refresher course on error.’ Rhona Flin, University of Aberdeen, UK ’Each chapter of this book tells a story where Reason personally confronted a puzzle about accidents, human performance, or organizational decisions. Together the stories build a comprehensive picture of how safety is created but sometime undermined.’ David D. Woods, Ohio State University, USA ’In this delightful memoir, Jim Reason provides an amazingly comprehensive and understandable explanation of how and why individuals and organizations make mistakes and what to do about it. A valuable review for experts and a perfect introduction for beginners.’ Lucian Leape, Harvard University, USA ’This book is like a personal and intimate trip through the ideas that pioneered human error and industriTable of ContentsList of Figures, Foreword, Preface, Chapter 1 A Bizarre Beginning, Chapter 2 Plans, Actions and Consequences, Chapter 3 Three Performance Levels, Chapter 4 Absent-Minded Slips and Lapses, Chapter 5 Individual Differences, Chapter 6 A Courtroom Application of the SIML, Chapter 7 The Freudian Slip Revisited, Chapter 8 Planning Failures, Chapter 9 Violations, Chapter 10 Organizational Accidents, Chapter 11 Organizational Culture: Resisting Change, Chapter 12 Medical Error, Chapter 13 Disclosing Error, Chapter 14 Reviewing the Journey, Postscript, Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Aviation Psychology in Practice
Book SynopsisThis book seeks to extend the boundaries of aviation psychology in two interrelated ways: by broadening the focus of aviation psychology beyond the flight deck to the whole aviation system; and by discussing new theoretical developments which are shaping this applied discipline. A key feature of these theoretical advances is that they are grounded in a more developed, ecologically valid, understanding of practice. Among the issues addressed in this new integration of theory and practice are the following: what goes on in the flight deck is dependent on the wider organisational context; human factors issues in aircraft maintenance and grounding are critical to aviation safety; our capacity to learn from aviation accidents and incidents needs to be supported by more systematic human factors investigation and research; we must also develop our understanding of the human factors of accident survival as well as accident prevention; theories of crew coordination and decision making must be supported by an analysis of how decisions are actually made in the real world with all its stresses and constraints; training should be grounded in a thoroughgoing analysis of the complexity of the job and a full understanding of the training process itself. The text will be of interest to human factors researchers and practitioners in aviation and related areas. It will be of particular relevance to those who have a role in training, management or regulation throughout the aviation system.Trade Review’This book offers a timely contribution to the aviation psychology scene. The editors and contributors cover a wide range of the subject and have excellent experience to draw upon...The layout is clear and easily understandable...the editors are to be congratulated on their achievement.’ Aerospace ’This book would readily serve as a text book for an Introductory Aviation/Psychology course, as well as an excellent refresher for those involved in the practice of aviation psychology. The book is printed on good quality paper; it is well bound and benefits from numerous tables and figures. It certainly seems worth its price and will return many benefits to those who invest in it.’ Aviation, Space and Environmental MedicineTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Captain Daniel Maurino: International Civil Aviation Organization; Introduction: Applied psychology and aviation: Issues of theory and practice, Nick McDonald: Trinity College Dublin and Neil Johnson: Aer Lingus and Trinity College Dublin. The Aviation Socio-technical System: Organizational safety culture: Implications for aviation practice, Nick Pidgeon: Birkbeck College, London and Mike O’Leary: British Airways and Birkbeck College, London; Philosophy, policies, procedures and practice: The four Ps of flight deck operations, Asaf Degani: San Jose State University Foundation and NASA-Ames Research Center and Earl L. Wiener: University of Miami; The management of safety on the airport ramp, Nick McDonald and Ray Fuller: Trinity College Dublin; Human error in aircraft maintenance, David A. Marx and R. Curtis Graeber: Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group; Passenger safety, Helen G. Muir: Cranfield University. Learning from Accidents: Investigation of human factors: The link to accident prevention, Peter G. Harle: Transportation Safety Board of Canada; Using voluntary incident reports for human factors evaluation, Sheryl L. Chappell: NASA-Ames Research Center. New Theoretical Models: Behaviour analysis and aviation safety, Ray Fuller: Trinity College Dublin; Cognitive Task Analysis in air traffic controller and aviation crew training, Richard E. Redding: Human Technology Inc. and Thomas L. Seamster: Carlow International Inc.; Aeronautical Decision Making: The next generation, George L. Kaempf and Gary Klein: Klein Associates Inc.; Shared problem models and flight crew performance, Judith M. Orasanu: NASA-Ames Research Center; Stress and crew performance: Challenges for aeronautical decision making training, Carolyn Prince, Clint A. Bowers and Eduardo Salas: US Naval Training Systems Centre. The Delivery of Training: Crew resource management: Achieving enhanced flight operations, William R. Taggart: The University of Texas at Austin; Improv
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Third Edition With Applications in Chemical and Mechanical Process Engineering
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1975 as the third edition of a 1957 original, this book presents the fundamental ideas of fluid flow, viscosity, heat conduction, diffusion, the energy and momentum principles, and the method of dimensional analysis. These ideas are subsequently developed in terms of their important practical applications, such as flow in pipes and channels, pumps, compressors and heat exchangers. Later chapters deal with the equation of fluid motion, turbulence and the general equations of forced convection. The final section discusses special problems in process engineering, including compressible flow in pipes, solid particles in fluid flow, flow through packed beds, condensation and evaporation. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest the wider applications of fluid mechanics and heat transfer.Table of ContentsPreface; List of symbols; Dimensionless ratios; 1. Introduction and definitions; 2. Fluid flow; 3. The energy and momentum equations; 4. Applications of the continuity, energy and momentum equations; 5. Dimensional analysis applied to fluid mechanics; 6. Flow in pipes and channels; 7. Pumps and compressors; 8. Heat conduction and heat transfer; 9. Heat exchangers; 10. Dimensional analysis applied to heat transfer; 11. Heat transfer and skin friction in turbulent flow; 12. Equations of motion for a viscous fluid; 13. Boundary layers; 14. Turbulent flow; 15. Potential flow; 16. Diffusion and mass transfer; 17. The energy equation and heat transfer; 18. Forced convection; 19. Compressible flow in pipes and nozzles; 20. Open-channel flow; 21. Solid particles in fluid flow; 22. Flow through packed beds and fluidized solids; 23. Condensation and evaporation; Appendix 1. Engineer's guide to vector analysis; Appendix 2. Equations of motion for an inviscid fluid; Appendix 3. Vorticity and circulation; Appendix 4. Stress components in a viscous fluid and the equations of motion; Appendix 5. Laminar boundary-layer flow; Appendix 6. Heat transfer with laminar flow in a pipe; Appendix 7. Conversion factors; Examples; Outlines solutions; Index.
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Cambridge University Press A Handbook on Torsional Vibration
Book SynopsisThis 1958 book was primarily written to provide information on torsional vibration for the design and development departments of engineering companies, although it was also intended to serve students of the subject. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in torsional vibration and the development of engineering practice.Table of ContentsForeword; Scope of handbook; Introductory note on dimensions and units; Tables of physical constants; Part I. Preliminary Calculations and Measurements: 1. Moments of inertia; 2. Stiffness; 3. Natural frequency calculation; Part II. Evaluation and Prediction of Torsional Vibration Stresses: 1. Tangential-pressure components due to gas pressure and inertia; 2. Phase-angle diagrams and phase vector sums; 3. Evaluation of stresses from vibration measurements; 4. Prediction of vibration amplitudes and stresses; 5. Recommendations, rules and guidance noted of classification societies regarding permissible torsional vibration stresses; Part III. Design and Operation of Various Devices for Limiting Vibration: 1. The tuning disk without damping; 2. The tuning disk with damping; 3. The untuned viscous-shear damper; 4. Slipping-torque type dampers; 5. Pendulum detuners; 6. Further types of dampers and detuners; Part IV. Instrumentation: 1. Equipment for the measurement of torsional vibration amplitudes; 2. Equipment for the measurement of vibratory strains; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Reporting Results
Book SynopsisThis brief guide is ideal for science and engineering students and professionals to help them communicate technical information clearly, accurately, and effectively. It focuses on common communication forms, including laboratory reports, research articles, and oral presentations. It is ideal as a reference on stylistic and grammar issues throughout a technical career.Trade Review"Van Aken and Hosford are highly experienced and have excellent advice to share in this brief guide aimed at students in a chemistry or physics lab course." M.S. Roden, Choice"This guidebook would be especially useful to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as working professionals. It provides a sound basis for learning good technical communication skills and can help the reader avoid many common errors seen even in professional technical writing." IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineTable of Contents1. Elements of technical writing; 2. Technical papers; 3. Technical letters; 4. Oral presentations; 5. Presentation of technical data; 6. Statistical analysis of experimental data; 7. Resume writing; Appendix I. Common errors in writing; Appendix II. Punctuation; Appendix III. Commonly confused words; Appendix IV. International system of prefixes and units; Appendix V. The Greek alphabet and typical uses; Appendix VI. Straight line plots for some mathematical functions.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Aircrew Training and Assessment
Book SynopsisAircrew Training and Assessment is designed for professionals in the aviation psychology, human factors, assessment and evaluation, vocational, technical, educational psychology, and educational technology communities. It explores the state of the art in the training and assessment of aircrews and includes a review and description of the use of simulations in the area of aircrew training and assessment. An aircrew consists of one or more persons who are responsible for achieving a mission goal through use of an aircraft. Depending on one''s point of view, an aircrew can be as small as one pilot flying a single-seat aircraft, or as large as a full crew operating an airliner. Despite advances in aircrew selection and human factors engineering techniques, the need for better aircrew training is still readily apparent. For example, in the military, the missions requiring aircrews keep getting more complex. Simulation is used extensively in both military and civilian trainiTrade Review"For anyone seriously interested in the design and assessment of aircrew training, this book will be a very useful guide to what is or soon will be in the world of aircrew simulation and training."—Ergonomics in Design"...sets out to explore the state of the art in aircrew training and assessment and provide its readers with enough information to allow them to make informed decisions about civil and military aircrew training and assessment....this book is easy to read and packed full of useful information with several chapters presenting interesting studies with promising results and extensive lists of reference for further reading."—Ergonomics Abstracts"...this book is easy to read and packed full of useful information with several chapters presenting interesting studies with promising results and extensive lists of references for further reading."—ErgonomicsTable of ContentsContents: D.H. Andrews, J.N. GoodBook Introduction and Overview of Military Aircrew Training. Part I:Models and Tools for Training of Aircrews.H.L. Taylor, T.W. Emanuel, Jr., A Civil Aviation View of Aircrew Training. D.H. Andrews, R.A. Thurman, An Instructional Systems Development Primer for Aircrew Training. R.P. Jensen, G. Boyle, J. Fuller, User Involvement in Development of Aircrew Training Systems. C.A. Bowers, F. Jentsch, E. Salas, Establishing Aircrew Competencies: A Comprehensive Approach for Identifying CRM Training Needs. R.A. Thurman, T. Russo, Using Virtual Reality for Training. H.F. O'Neil,Jr., R.E. Mayer, H.E. Herl, C. Niemi, K. Olin, R.A. Thurman, Instructional Strategies for Virtual Aviation Training Environments. R.T. Nullmeyer, V.A. Spiker, Simulation-Based Mission Rehearsal and Human Performance. P. Crane, D. Guckenberger, Above Real-Time Training. G. Klein, How Can We Train Pilots to Make Better Decisions? Part II:Models and Tools for Assessment of Aircrew Training.S. Alessi, Simulation Design for Training and Assessment. D.J. Dwyer, E. Salas, Principles of Performance Measurement for Ensuring Aircrew Training Effectiveness. H.F. O'Neil,Jr., S. Wang, G. Chung, H.E. Herl, Assessment of Teamwork Skills Using Computer-Based Teamwork Simulation. K.K. Niall, B. Pierce, Assessment of Virtual Requirements for Flight Simulation. W.C. Moor, D.H. Andrews, R.T. Nullmeyer, B. Burright, Benefit-Cost and Cost-Effectiveness Systems Analysis for Evaluating Simulation for Aircrew Training Systems. S.G. Schiflett, L.R. Elliott, Synthetic Team Training Environments: Application to Command and Control Aircrews.
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Taylor & Francis Inc What Every Engineer Should Know about Inventing
Book SynopsisThis book provides the reader with the information they need to develop into a person who seeks creative opportunities and responds with elegant inventions. It is intended for young inventor and to all those who have the talent and the desire to invent.Table of Contents1. The Climate for Invention 2. Examples of Inventions 3. Learning from Great Inventors of the Past 4. Theories of Creativity 5. A Survey of Inventors 6. How to Improve Your Ability 7. Choosing the Best Strategy 8. Methods to Stimulate Invention 9. Serendipity: Invention by Accident 10. Tests to Measure Creativity 11. After the Invention 12. Preparing to Sell Your Invention 13. Compensation 14. Refuting the NIH theory 15. Finding Standards that Affect Your Invention 16. Case Histories 17. Closure
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Taylor & Francis Inc Pokayoke Improving Product Quality by Preventing Defects Improve Your Product Quality
Book SynopsisIf your goal is 100% zero defects, here is the book for you a completely illustrated guide to poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) for supervisors and shop-floor workers. Many poka-yoke ideas come from line workers and are implemented with the help of engineering staff or tooling or machine specialists. The result is better product quality and greater participation by workers in efforts to improve your processes, your products, and your company as a whole.The first section of the book uses a simple, illustrated format to summarize many of the concepts and main features of poka-yoke. The second section shows 240 examples of poka-yoke improvements implemented in Japanese plants.The book: Organizes examples according to the broad issue or problem they address. Pinpoints how poka-yoke applies to specific devices, parts and products, categories of improvement methods, and processes. Provides sample improvement forms for you to sketch out your own ideas. Table of ContentsPublisher's ForewordPrefaceIntroductionOverview of Poka-yoke240 Poka-Yoke ExamplesProcessing ErrorsAssembly ErrorsMounting ErrorsInclusion of Wrong ItemsInsertion ErrorsAssembly OmissionsProcessing OmissionsMeasurement ErrorsDimensional ErrorsOmissions of OperationsOperations ErrorsPasting/Labeling ErrorsInspection ErrorsWiring/Contact ErrorsPainting ErrorsPrinting ErrorsMisalignment Set-Up ErrorsPacking/Wrapping ErrorsMismatched Jigs and DiesRinsing ErrorsMiscellaneous ProblemsImprovement FormIndexes
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Taylor & Francis TPM for Workshop Leaders
Book SynopsisWorkshop leaders play a central role in your company''s efforts to implement TPM. Once your workers have been divided into small groups to learn the fundamentals of TPM, it is the group leader who spearheads ongoing training and implementation activities. With quick-reading, people-oriented practicality, this new book addresses the role of the workshop leader in maximizing the benefits of TPM.A top TPM consultant in Japan, Kunio Shirose: Incorporates cartoons and graphics to convey the hands-on leadership issues of TPM implementation Uses case studies to reinforce his ideas on training and managing equipment operators in the care of their equipment Itemizes specific activities that must be undertaken to search out, correct, and control defects to remedy equipment shortcomings. He also addresses the cooperative relationship necessary between maintenance and production and leaves you with an understanding of the three imperatives for successful TPM implementation Table of ContentsPreface, Publisher's Message, 1 Causes of Breakdowns and Defects, 2 Definition of TPM, 3 Characteristics and Goals of TPM, 4 Approach to Equipment Efficiency Improvement, 5 Loss Calculation Methods and Improvement Targets, 6 Approach to Chronic Loss Improvement, 7 Autonomous Maintenance Activities of the Production Department, 8 Planned Maintenance Activities of the Maintenance Department, Afterword, About the Author
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Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Control Room Design and Ergonomics
Book SynopsisFirst published two decades ago, the first edition of Handbook of Control Room Design and Ergonomics: A Perspective for the Future became a benchmark for the field. Current-day process control encompasses a new generation of computer systems with enormous capabilities, including new display technologies. These new and emerging technologies integrated with human factors create an interconnectivity that enhances organizational development. This new edition of the handbook addresses developments in the concept of Control Rooms. It includes modern approaches that emphasize the role of people in learning for self-development and in shaping their work environments. New in the Second Edition: Extensive coverage of the use of the control room and its related computer system outside the work of monitoring and supervising the processes Discussion and explanatTable of ContentsIntroduction: Work in Control Rooms and Models of Control Room Work. Work in Control Rooms. Models in Process Control. Design of Information and Control Devices. Design of Conventional Information Devices. Design of Large and Complex Display Systems. Design of Controls. Design of Control Rooms and Their Environment. Control Room Layout and Design. Environmental Factors in the Control Room. Case Studies and Applications. Industrial Applications and Case Studies. Maritime Application of Control Systems. The Human Dimension in the Control Room. The Operator’s Abilities and Limitations. Learning and Creativity at Work. Modelling and Simulation in the Pulp and Paper Industry: Current State and Future Perspectives. System Design: An Overview. Conclusions. Conclusions and Recommendations in Summary. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Toyota Production System
Book SynopsisA bestseller for almost three decades, Toyota Production System: An Integrated Approach to Just-In-Time supplies in-depth coverage of Toyota''s production practices, including theoretical underpinnings and methods for implementation. Exploring the latest developments in the Toyota Production System (TPS) framework at Toyota, this new edition updates the classic with new material on e-kanban, mini-profit centers, computer-based information systems, and innovative solutions to common obstacles in TPS implementation. Yasuhiro Monden, instrumental in introducing the JIT production system to the United States, explains the logic and methodologies of the TPS. Extending the humanized aspect of production introduced in the third edition, Toyota Production System: An Integrated Approach to Just-In-Time, Fourth Edition explains how to cultivate the culture and way of thinking needed to establish the TPS holistically across your organization. Exploring tTable of ContentsTotal Framework of the Toyota Production System. Implementation Steps for the Toyota Production System. SUBSYSTEMs. Adaptable Kanban System Maintains Just-In-Time Production. Supplier Kanban and the Sequence Schedule Used by Suppliers. Smoothed Production Helps Toyota Adapt to Demand Changes and Reduce Inventory. The Information System for Supply Chain Management between Toyota, Its Dealers, and Parts Manufacturers. How Toyota Shortened Production Lead Time. Machine Layout, Multi-Functional Workers, and Job Rotation Help Realize Flexible Workshops. One-Piece Production in Practice. Standard Operations Can Attain Balanced. Reduction of Setup Time—Concepts and Techniques. 5S—Foundation for Improvements. Autonomous Defect Control Ensures Product Quality. Cross-Functional Management to Promote Company-Wide Quality Assurance and Cost Management. Kaizen Costing. Material Handling in an Assembly Plant. Further Practical Study of the Kanban System. Smoothing Kanban Collection. Applying the Toyota Production System Overseas. QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES. Sequencing Method for the Mixed-Model Assembly Line to Realize Smoothed Production. New Sequence Scheduling Method for Smoothing. Computation of the Number of Kanban.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Amoeba Management
Book SynopsisEspecially effective in dynamic and highly competitive environments, the Amoeba Management System has received attention from the Harvard Business Review and has already been successfully adopted at more than 400 companies around the world. At the heart of this innovative management system is a business philosophy based on doing the right thing as a human being and the leadership potential of all employees. This philosophy, coupled with a simple and precise micro-divisional management and accounting system that enables the distribution of leadership and management responsibility into small self-supporting units called amoebas, can help organizations achieve a high degree of flexibility and market-sensitivity. Written by the system''s creator, Amoeba Management: The Dynamic Management System for Rapid Market Response provides a comprehensive introduction to this unique and time-tested method of management control and accounting.Table of ContentsAmoeba Management. Each Employee Will Take an Active Role in Their Own Respective Unit. Business Philosophy Is Crucial for Management. How to Organize Amoebas. The Hourly Efficiency System: Focus on the Work Floor. Fire Up Your Employees. Questions and Answers for Management. Q&A Case Studies from Seiwajyuku Seminars.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Standard Work for the Shopfloor
Book SynopsisStandard work is an agreed upon set of work procedures that effectively combines people, materials, and machines to maintain quality, efficiency, safety, and predictability. Work is described precisely in terms of cycle time, work in process, sequence, time, layout, and the inventory needed to conduct the activity. Standard work begins as an improvement baseline and evolves into a reliable method. It establishes the best activities and sequence steps to maximize performance and minimize waste.In this book you will learn about: The characteristics of standardsKey benefits and applications of standardizationStandard work concepts and calculationsStandard work steps and documentationUsing standard work manuals, charts, and worksheetsCell staffing (line balancing and full work)Productivity's Shopfloor Series books offer a simple, cost-effective approach for building basic knowledge about key manufacturing improvement topics. Like all our Shopfloor Series books, Standard Work for the Shopfloor includes innovative instructional features that are the signature of the Shopfloor Series. The goal: to place powerful and proven improvement tools such as pull production techniques in the hands of your entire workforce.Table of ContentsPublisher's Message Getting Started Chapter 1. Standards and Beyond Chapter 2. Standardization Chapter 3. Standard Work Chapter 4. Applications of Standardization and Standard Work Chapter 5. Reflections and Conclusions About the Productivity Press Development Team
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Taylor & Francis Inc Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends
Book SynopsisBased on the author’s 20 years of teaching, Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends presents an engineering approach to probabilistic risk analysis (PRA). It emphasizes methods for comprehensive PRA studies, including techniques for risk management. The author assumes little or no prior knowledge of risk analysis on the part of the student and provides the necessary mathematical and engineering foundations. The text relies heavily on, but is not limited to, examples from the nuclear industry, because that is where PRA techniques were first developed. Since PRA provides a best-estimate approach, the author pays special attention to explaining uncertainty characterization.The book begins with a description of the basic definitions and principles of risk, safety, and performance and presents the elements of risk analysis and their applications in engineering. After highlighting the methods for performing PRAs, the author describes how to assess and measure performance of the building blocks of PRAs, such as reliability of hardware subsystems, structures, components, human actions, and software. He covers methods of characterizing uncertainties and methods for propagating them through the PRA model to estimate uncertainties of the results. The book explores how to identify and rank important and sensitive contributors to the estimated risk using the PRA and performance assessment models. It also includes a description of risk acceptance criteria and the formal methods for making decisions related to risk management options and strategies. The book concludes with a brief review of the main aspects, issues, and methods of risk communication. Drawing on notes, homework problems, and exams from courses he has taught as well as feedback from his students, Professor Modarres provides a from-the-trenches method for teaching risk assessment for engineers. This is a textbook that is easy to use for students and professors alike.Trade Review“… this book contains the most used procedures and practices particularly in conducting probabilistic risk assessments of complex systems such nuclear power plants. One of the special feature of this gook is the inclusion of several worked out examples in the text and also a large number of exercises at the end of each chapters. This feature makes it very useful for the undergraduate, graduate students, who would like to study the subject of risk modeling, assessment and management as a part of their curricula. … the reviewer would like to recommend this book to all those practicing engineers, students, teachers, and researchers, who would like to make in depth study of the probabilistic risk assessment and associated problems and are looking for their solutions. This is a most comprehensive treatment of the subject.” — K. B. Misra, in International Journal of Performability Engineering, (IJPE), July 2006Table of ContentsIntroduction and Definitions. Elements of Risk Assessment. Probabilistic Risk Assessment. Performance Assessment: Data and Modeling. Uncertainty Analysis. Identifying, Ranking, and Predicting Contributors to Risk. Risk Acceptance Criteria. Decision Making Techniques. Risk Communication.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Accelerated Expertise: Training for High Proficiency in a Complex World
Book SynopsisSpeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills to perform tasks is crucial. Yet, it still ordinarily takes many years to achieve high proficiency in countless jobs and professions, in government, business, industry, and throughout the private sector. There would be great advantages if regimens of training could be established that could accelerate the achievement of high levels of proficiency. This book discusses the construct of ‘accelerated learning.’ It includes a review of the research literature on learning acquisition and retention, focus on establishing what works, and why. This includes several demonstrations of accelerated learning, with specific ideas, plans and roadmaps for doing so. The impetus for the book was a tasking from the Defense Science and Technology Advisory Group, which is the top level Science and Technology policy-making panel in the Department of Defense. However, the book uses both military and non-military exemplar case studies.It is likely that methods for acceleration will leverage technologies and capabilities including virtual training, cross-training, training across strategic and tactical levels, and training for resilience and adaptivity.This volume provides a wealth of information and guidance for those interested in the concept or phenomenon of "accelerating learning"— in education, training, psychology, academia in general, government, military, or industry. Trade Review"This is a very important book, taking the issue of skill development to its limit. Anyone interested in skill development will want to read this for the state-of-the-art and for its goldmine of ideas for accelerated learning and facilitated retention." - Douglas Herrman, Editor Emeritus, Cognitive Technology"The authors use a systematic and thorough approach to identify and evaluate issues and research underlying learning, skill, and knowledge retention and requirements for successful application of accelerated learning. As well, they use a wealth of references—listed on 46 pages, nearly 20 percent of the total length of the book—to support their findings and recommendations." - Dr. David Schroeder, PsycCRITIQUESTable of Contents1. The Value of Expertise and the Need to "Capture" Knowledge. 2. Accelerated Learning and Its Challenges. 3. The Nature of Proficiency. 4. Practice and Feedback. 5. Transfer. 6. Retention and Decay. 7. Problem and Scenario-Based Training. 8. Team Training. 9. Demonstrations of Accelerated Expertise. 10. Domain Case Studies. 11. Forging a Theory: Cognitive Flexibility and Cognitive Transformation. 12. Designs for Accelerated Learning: Challenges and Issues. 13. The Focus of Training: Skills and Capabilities. 14. Designs for Accelerated Learning: Training Materials, Methods and Strategies. 15. Design for Accelerated Learning. Appendix: Proficiency Scaling Examples.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Emergent Behavior in System of Systems Engineering
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advanced Manufacturing Processes
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Taylor & Francis Ltd What Every Engineer Should Know About the Internet of Things
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