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Taylor & Francis The Definitive Guide to Emergency Department Operational Improvement
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sensemaking in Safety Critical and Complex Situations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Getting to Standard Work in Health Care
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Taylor & Francis Operational Excellence Breakthrough Strategies
Book SynopsisTo successfully compete in today’s global marketplace, organizations can and must do more to improve their internal operational efficiencies. Operational Excellence: Using Lean Six Sigma to Translate Customer Value through Global Supply Chains consolidates hundreds of tools and methods into 110 key concepts.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Operational Excellence. Chapter 2: Organizational Change. Chapter 3: Customer Experience. Chapter 4: Designing for Customer Value. Chapter 5: Process Excellence. Chapter 6: Lean Process Improvement. Chapter 7: Measuring and Improving Productivity. Chapter 8: Information Technology Ecosystems. Chapter 9: Six Sigma. Chapter 10: Big Data. Chapter 11: Operational Assessments. Chapter 12: Virtual Teams. Chapter 13: Supply Chain Excellence. Chapter 14: Sustaining Strategies. Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Prospect of Industry 5.0 in Biomanufacturing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Realtime Simulation for Sustainable Production Enhancing User Experience and Creating Business Value Routledge Advances in Production and Operations Management
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Taylor & Francis Equipment Management in the PostMaintenance Era
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Energy Transition
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Taylor & Francis SpeedBased Target Profit
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CRC Press Industrial Automation and Robotics
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the radical technological changes occurring due to Industry 4.0, with a focus on offering a better understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It also presents a detailed analysis of interdisciplinary knowledge, numerical modeling and simulation, and the application of cyberâphysical systems, where information technology and physical devices create synergic systems leading to unprecedented efficiency. The book focuses on industrial applications of automation and robotics. It covers recent developments and trends occurring in both computer-aided manufacturing techniques, as well as computer-aided assembly techniques. Robots using embedded systems and artificial intelligence applications are also covered. Industrial Automation and Robotics: Techniques and Applications offers theoretical results, practical solutions, and guidelines that are valuable for both researchers and those working in the area of engineering.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd MultiCriteria Decision Modelling
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Taylor & Francis Human Performance Improvement through Human Error Prevention A Comprehensive Implementation Guide for Protecting Employees and Maintaining Cost Efficiency
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Step Towards Society 5.0
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Kind Leader
Book SynopsisKindness and leadership aren't often synonymous. Ask someone to describe good leadership to you and you will hear many adjectives used: authentic, bold, challenging, charismatic, decisive, empowering, fearless, goal-oriented, humble, inspiring, original, passionate, role-model, strategic and transparent, to name of a few. And though there are many more that come to mind, kindness isn't one of them. And here's the problem with that. Leaders lead. And the way a leader leads how they do what they do influences those they lead. From the president of the country, to the president of a company, from middle managers, right down to front-line supervisors, what a leader models how they think, speak and act influences the people they lead. Leaders who think, speak and act unkindly give legitimacy and permission to those they lead to think, speak, and act in exactly the same unkind ways. Today, in a world where a leaders' words and actions travel quickly through social media channelTrade ReviewMichelle Jorgensen, Holistic wellness leader:We need to focus on kind leadership because our society has forgotten what that it is! Kindness is often looked down upon as weak rather than being the ideal we are all working toward. I am grateful Karyn has clarified what it really means to be a kind leader, and has provided guidance for us to become one. Kindness can heal the world, and it's time it did. You can read my story in Chapter 5.Skip Steward, Healthcare leader:Kind Leadership is important because we are all interconnected through multiple socio-technical systems. If you step back and reflect for a minute, everything we are trying to accomplish is through people. Without their trust, cooperation, and creativity it is going to be near impossible to accomplish anything. Kind Leadership provides a better atmosphere to work, play, survive and thrive in everyday life! As we go through each day of life I would rather be saturated in kindness than much of the strife that exists today. You can read my story in Chapter 3. Amir Ghannad, Manufacturing leader and author, The Transformative Leader:Kind leadership proves that there is no conflict between treating people kindly and holding them to high standards at the same time. It also dispels the myth that kindness is a sign of weakness. Kind leadership takes a great deal of courage and strength and kind leaders inspire others who look up to them to grow into kind leaders. You can read my stories in Chapter 3 and Chapter 6.Debbie Eison, Career Coach and former Human Resources leader:In my early career as a secretary, the VP that I worked for asked me how things were going. He qualified the question by adding that he wanted to know what things I said about him when I was at home. I suspect he knew that typical workplace stories shared at home were cautionary tales of unkind acts leading to anger, frustration, and stress and guidance on how to survive it. Adding kindness to the Leadership toolbox can support creativity and change the tone and script of what we pass on so that motivation to do a great job is inspired by collaboration and not driven by fear. You can read my story in Chapter 2. Stewart Bellamy, Manufacturing sector leader:Until Karyn raised the topic of kind leadership I hadn’t realized just how many of the people I know, particularly young people, have yet to encounter their first workplace kind leader. That got me thinking: Why is that? When kindness can only lead to positive outcomes! You can read my story in Chapter 6.Grace Bourke, Continuous Improvement practitioner:The way water nourishes the planted seed and helps it grow and blossom, kindness is the nourishment that helps people thrive and grow. As a leader, we guide people and teams to collaborate and grow. Whether the growth and progress are individual or collective, kindness is essential to nourish people’s growth towards their potential. I believe that kind leadership is a gift we are given to help people blossom toward their potential. You can read my story in Chapter 2.Petrina McGrath, Healthcare leader:I’m Petrina McGrath and I believe that kind leadership is about finding and creating spaces to identify and celebrate the uniqueness each individual brings to their work. It’s also about assigning challenges and then helping people and teams learn and grow in safe environments because you believe they are capable. You can read my story in Chapter 2.Gretchen Dieter, Service sector leader:I believe kind leadership is important as I truly believe your people are a reflection of you. Leading with kindness perpetuates kindness in the workplace and will carry over into personal spaces. Acts of kindness continue to compound until it has become a part of our everyday thinking and actions. You can read my story in Chapter 2. Deondra Wardelle, Business owner and former human resources leader:Kind leadership is essential because leaders set the tone for fostering inclusive work environments. Kind leaders take charge of cultivating a culture that ensures differences are welcomed; different perspectives are respectfully heard; and every individual feels a sense of belonging. In environments where leaders are kind, policies and procedures are instituted to ensure kind behavior is infused into every business aspect. You can read my story in Chapter 3. Lili Boyanova, Non-profit Foundation Director:People are kind at heart. When treated kindly, we all open up to our full potential, and we can create an impact beyond measure. We're faced with new challenges every single day, and each of us has so many choices to make daily. Every time we choose love and kindness over fear, we sow the seeds for lasting change and open up the possibility for creating a better world for our children. Read my story in Chapter 3. Table of Contents1 Isn’t Kindness a Sign of Weakness? 2 The Five Key Characteristics of a Kind Leader 3 Why How We Get There Is as Important as Where We Are Going 4 Think Kindly: Kind Leaders Assume Positive Intent 5 Speak Kindly: Use Words of Encouragement and Growth 6 Act Kindly: Kind Leaders Put Humanity First 7 Collaboration, Cooperation and Kindness, Not Competition 8 When Things Don’t Go Kindly
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Kind Leader
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Customer Relationship Management CRM for Medium and Small Enterprises
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are a growing topic among small- and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs, and it is completely clear that CRM is a tool that businesses should have in place to manage sales processes. Teams of salespeople must have a system to run their daily activities, and small businesses and solopreneurs must track their marketing effort, a functioning structure for maintaining their contacts with prospects and clients to improve the effectiveness of their sales effort. CRM, once only available to large corporations, is now powerful technology for small and medium businesses. Small and medium businesses are now able to implement CRM solutions under a more cost-effective balance as an alternative to traditional tools like Salesforce, Dynamics, or Oracle. The reason for the success is mainly the simplicity of the new tools and solutions that have been developed for the management of sales processes. This book discusses how
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Taylor & Francis Lean Higher Education
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Taylor & Francis Pursuing Excellence A ValuesBased Systems Approach to Help Companies Become More Resilient
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Taylor & Francis Routledge Handbook of Sustainability and Fashion
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Taylor & Francis Supply Market Intelligence A Managerial Handbook for Building Sourcing Strategies Resource Management
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Taylor & Francis The Portal to Lean Production
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Taylor & Francis Today and Tomorrow
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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 Ltd Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Manufacturing
Book SynopsisValidation of computer systems is the process that assures the formal assessment and report of quality and performance measures for all the life-cycle stages of software and system development, its implementation, qualification and acceptance, operation, modification, requalification, maintenance and retirement (PICS CSV PI 011-3). It is a process that demonstrates the compliance of computer systems functional and non-functional requirements, data integrity, regulated company procedures and safety requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulatory authority's requirements. Compliance is a state of being in adherence to application-related standards or conventions or regulations in laws and similar prescriptions.This book, which is relevant to the pharmaceutical and medical devices regulated operations, provides practical information to assist in the computer validation to production systems, while highlighting and efficiently integrating woTable of ContentsPreface1. Introduction2. What Is a Computer Systems Validation (CSV)?3. CGMP Regulatory Requirements for Production Computer Systems4. Maxims in CSV5. General CSV Principles6. System Life Cycle7. SLC Documentation8. Management of the Computer System Requirements9. Risk Based Validation10. CSV Plans and Schedules11. Project Management, SLC, Production CSV, ITIL12. Computer Systems Operational Life13. Suppliers and Service Providers14. Trustworthy Computer Systems15. Control of Data and Records16. Technologies Supporting Integrity of E-Records17. Infrastructure Qualification Overview18. Remediation Projects19. Production CSV Program Organization20. Integration Between Computer System and E-Records Life Cycles21. Digital Date and Time Stamps22. New Technologies and Critical Processes23. All TogetherAppendix I: Glossary of TermsAppendix II: Abbreviations and/or AcronymsAppendix III: Regulatory Cross MatchAppendix IV: Additional ReadingsAppendix V: References Papers—E-Records IntegrityAppendix VI: Case Study—Cloud-Based SCADAIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Art and Science of Demand and Supply Chain
Book SynopsisThe demand and supply chain planning process for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers has evolved over the years. It has gone from a disjointed, unconnected, slow, inaccurate, fairly manual set of processes to an integrated, timely process enabled by the use and coordination of highly trained people, lean, agile processes, and cutting-edge technology. To make this set of processes work effectively, one has to fully understand and appreciate that there is an art and science aspect to the process which can take years of education and experience to fully understand. Essentially, this book will offer the reader a chance to fully understand the interconnected set of processes in a best-practice application. Furthermore, examples and cases will be used to illustrate its practical application in today's complex global supply chain. In addition, readers will understand and be able to apply and articulate the concepts, tools, and techniques used in the efficient suTrade ReviewWith this latest work, Myerson brings a reader-friendly simplicity to teaching and effectively communicating the vast web of interconnected processes within demand and supply chain planning along with finely illustrating the dynamics and intricacies involved for their successful execution in a global economy increasingly more volatile and uncertain. To that end, through an array of case studies, Myerson provides practical tips and insights demonstrating real-world application of best practices in particular scenarios as well as 'hard to see' pitfalls to avoid.-- William J. Bajor, Ph.D., Senior Director for Administration and Special Projects, Academic and Student Affairs, Office of the Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education The ability to plan effectively is perhaps the most important determinant of supply chain success. This book does a solid job of presenting the need for effective planning as well as covering the relevant topics that are part of the demand and supply chain planning process. It explains in a clearly written manner what supply chain professionals must understand to be successful.-- Robert J. Trent, Ph.D., Supply Chain Management Professor Emeritus, Lehigh UniversityConnecting the dots between demand, supply and transportation to make, move and sell goods around the world has never been more important – or challenging. Myerson demystifies what’s required for a connected supply chain, why it’s a game changer and how to get there.-- Ron Kubera, President, Distribution Sector, e2openPaul Myerson's latest book a great "how to" text for a class on Demand and Supply Chain Planning for students as well as a guidefor Supply Chain professionals looking to meet the challenges of today's volatile global environment.-- Dr. Mikhail M. Sher, Leon Hess Business School, Monmouth UniversityI recommend this book for the Supply Chain Management course at the undergraduate level, focusing on Supply and Demand Planning. The book is well-written and can be used as reference material for advanced-level courses. It can be a wonderful resource for SCM professionals as a quick reference guide on how to compete in today's global business environment.-- Raza Rafique, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Management & Marketing, College of Business and Public Management, Kean University,Table of ContentsSection I: Supply Chain Strategy Chapter 1: Introduction to Demand and Supply Chain Planning Chapter 2: Understanding the Supply Chain Chapter 3: Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope Chapter 4: Supply Chain Drivers and Metrics Chapter 5: Supply Chain Network Design Chapter 6: Business Model Canvas Chapter 7: Lean Systems - Lean Supply Chain & Logistics Management Chapter 8: Coordination in a Supply Chain Section II: Demand Planning Chapter 9: Forecasting Chapter 10: Information Technology in Demand Planning Section III: Supply Chain Operations Planning Chapter 11: Supply Chain Inventory Management Chapter 12: Operations Planning and Scheduling (S&OP) Chapter 13: Resource Planning – Independent Demand (Overview; ERP, DRP and MPS) Chapter 14: Resource Planning – Dependent Demand (MRP) Chapter 15: Resource Planning - Short-Term Scheduling Chapter 16: Information Technology in a Supply Chain (Supply Planning) Section IV: The Road Ahead Chapter 17: Supply Chain Risk Management Chapter 18: It’s not the Destination it’s the Journey Appendices: Cases in Demand and Supply Planning
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Thermal Energy Systems
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Revolutionizing the Online Learning Journey
Book SynopsisThe fast evolution of education and the expansion of internet resources necessitate increasingly advanced tools and methodologies. Enabling virtual conversations for knowledge dissemination, community development, and connection might promote an explorative strategy. Teachers, trainers, and facilitators must create compelling virtual learning. Critical questions: How can companies engage online learners? How can educators improve virtual learning?A system can undergo substantial alterations when technology is employed as a tool or function. E-learning and m-learning offer new interaction options for learners, trainers, and stakeholders. Innovative technologies can encourage new educational alternatives against conservatism.You''ve been waiting for Revolutionizing the Online Learning Journey: 1500 Ways to Increase Engagement. This practical guide is for instructors, instructional designers, professional trainers, consultants, and others directly involved in teach
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Manufacturing
Book SynopsisValidation of computer systems is the process that assures the formal assessment and report of quality and performance measures for all the life-cycle stages of software and system development, its implementation, qualification and acceptance, operation, modification, requalification, maintenance and retirement (PICS CSV PI 011-3). It is a process that demonstrates the compliance of computer systems functional and non-functional requirements, data integrity, regulated company procedures and safety requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulatory authority's requirements. Compliance is a state of being in adherence to application-related standards or conventions or regulations in laws and similar prescriptions.This book, which is relevant to the pharmaceutical and medical devices regulated operations, provides practical information to assist in the computer validation to production systems, while highlighting and efficiently integrating worldwide regulation iTable of ContentsPreface1. Introduction2. What Is a Computer Systems Validation (CSV)?3. CGMP Regulatory Requirements for Production Computer Systems4. Maxims in CSV5. General CSV Principles6. System Life Cycle7. SLC Documentation8. Management of the Computer System Requirements9. Risk Based Validation10. CSV Plans and Schedules11. Project Management, SLC, Production CSV, ITIL12. Computer Systems Operational Life13. Suppliers and Service Providers14. Trustworthy Computer Systems15. Control of Data and Records16. Technologies Supporting Integrity of E-Records17. Infrastructure Qualification Overview18. Remediation Projects19. Production CSV Program Organization20. Integration Between Computer System and E-Records Life Cycles21. Digital Date and Time Stamps22. New Technologies and Critical Processes23. All TogetherAppendix I: Glossary of TermsAppendix II: Abbreviations and/or AcronymsAppendix III: Regulatory Cross MatchAppendix IV: Additional ReadingsAppendix V: References Papers—E-Records IntegrityAppendix VI: Case Study—Cloud-Based SCADAIndex
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Taylor & Francis Formulation Simplified
Book SynopsisMany chemists â especially those most brilliant in their field â fail to appreciate the power of planned experimentation. They dislike the mathematical aspects of statistical analysis. In addition, these otherwise very capable chemists also dismissed predictive models based only on empirical data. Ironically, in the hands of subject matter experts like these elite chemists, the statistical methods of mixture design and analysis provide the means for rapidly converging on optimal compositions. What differentiates Formulation Simplified from the standard statistical texts on mixture design is that the authors make the topic relatively easy and fun to read. They provide a whole new collection of insighful original studies that illustrate the essentials of mixture design and analysis. Solid industrial examples are offered as problems at the end of many chapters for those who are serious about trying new tools on their own. Statistical software to do the computations can be freelyTable of ContentsPreface; Chapter 1: Getting Your Toe into Mixtures; Chapter 2: Triangulating Your Region of Formulation; Chapter 3: Simplex Lattice Design; Chapter 4: Constrained Mixtures; Chapter 5: Optimal Design; Chapter 6: Multicomponent Linear Constraints; Chapter 7: Multiple Response Optimization and Quality by Design; Chapter 8: Mixture Screening; Chapter 9: Mixture and Process, Amounts or Categorical FactorsChapter 10: Combining Mixture and Process Variables as Split Plots; Chapter 11: Advanced Tools; Chapter 12: Practical AspectsGlossaryReferences; Index; About the Software
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Business of Humanity
Book SynopsisCompanies across the world, for a variety of reasons, are committing to incorporating social responsibility into their business models and finding that their profits are growing and their long-term sustainability is enhancedbuilding humanity into their business models as the driver of economic, environmental, and social sustainability. This fascinating development is a widely observable global phenomenon. The Business of Humanity (BoH) Proposition is the synthesis of counter-intuitive but simple and powerful ideas about how companies can add value in today's globalized and fast-changing world. The task of BoH Strategies is to overcome three critical challenges characterizing today's business environment, namely disruptive technologies, conflicted stakeholders, and unknowable futures. BoH Strategies are designed to convert these challenges into opportunities for enhanced sustainability on all three dimensionseconomic, environmental and social. Written by leading experts with dTrade ReviewThe Business of Humanity makes the business case for why a more human-centered capitalism is important as a long-term business strategy and offers a formula for sustainable economic behavior that could benefit billions of people. Every CEO and politician should read this book.-Grant Oliphant, President, The Heinz EndowmentsWith specific examples, the authors challenge businesses of all sizes and locations to question whether their focus is on the drivers of real customer value, progressive management concepts, and out-of-the-box thinking of what really drives long-term success. -Donald R. Beall, Chairman Emeritus, Rockwell; Fortune Magazine’s "Star" of the Aerospace and Defense Industries African businesses are compelled by a variety of factors to incorporate corporate social responsibility, and strong humane management in their business models. This book lays out the inductive logic and empirical basis for following this business model for enhanced sustainable economic performance.-Prof. Dr. Bart O. Nnaji, Chairman and CEO of Geometric Power Ltd.; former Minister of Power, and former Federal Minister of Science and Technology in NigeriaThe Business of Humanity demonstrates that profitable competitive business models are often enhanced when leaders consider the impact of their actions on broader humanity. It’s a must read. -Thomas D. Hull III, Chief Financial Officer, Kewaunee Scientific CorporationThese scholars have developed a disruptive innovation model that can transform the business world. This book is the opportunity for businessmen and policy makers to implement this revolution all over the world.-Roberto Zarama, Professor, Universidad de los Andes Organizations seeking to grow in new or emerging markets would benefit from applying the principles in this book. -Joel Ross, CEO, Universal Electric CorporationTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Business of Humanity® PropositionChapter 2: The Strategic Challenge Chapter 3: Responding to the Strategic ChallengeChapter 4: The Business of Humanity® Management Framework Chapter 5: Identity as Anchor, Beacon and CompassChapter 6: Feed-Forward to a Visionary FutureChapter 7: Frugal Engineering, Not Jugaad! Chapter 8: Forming Business of Humanity® StrategiesChapter 9: The Promise of Business of Humanity® StrategiesAppendix 1: Arvind Ltd: The Power of BoH StrategiesAppendix 2: Ford in Camacari: BoH–Driven Sustainability as StrategyAppendix 3: Walmart in India: In Search of a BoH StrategyAppendix 4: SKS Microfinance and Bandhan: The Triumph of BoH Strategy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Lean DemandDriven Procurement
Book SynopsisWhile there are many books written on the basics of the supply side of the supply chain (i.e. strategic sourcing, sourcing/procurement, and purchasing), there hasn't been much written on those areas from a Lean perspective. Considering that supply chain costs, primarily procurement and transportation, can range from 50 to 70% of sales, it''s surprising that this area has not been fully explored. As a result, some companies tend to place too much emphasis on the traditional focus of reducing material costs instead of process improvement.Lean Demand-Driven Procurement: How to Apply Lean Thinking to Your Supply Management Process details the basic supply management concepts and processes (i.e. sourcing, procurement, and purchasing) in an easy-to-understand format in combination with various process improvement tools, methodologies, best practices, examples, and cases written from a Lean perspective. It focuses and pinpoints ways to identify waste on theTrade Review"Myerson’s new book entices one to explore how procurement takes on a significant role by improving the flow of information and materials within the entire supply chain. All of which lead to best practice Lean procurement functions that reach far beyond the contractual negotiations and established crucial operational requirements, using strategic sourcing activities encompassing market research, vendor evaluation and integration."—Joseph Mosca, EdD, Associate Professor, Department of Management and Decision Sciences at Monmouth University"Although an abundance of books and articles address topics related to the supply side of supply chain management, not much is available regarding how to apply Lean within the supply organization. Paul Myerson’s book addresses this important and timely need."–Robert J. Trent, PhD, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Management Program Director at Lehigh University; Author, End-to-End Lean Management—A Guide to Complete Supply Chain Improvement"[This book] provides the clearest A to Z user’s guide available to understanding and employing the smartest, most cutting-edge Lean and Agile practices."–William Bajor, PhD, Director, Graduate & Extended Studies at East Stroudsburg University"It’s about time procurement teams harness the tangible benefits of Lean principles to take demand driven initiatives to the next level. Making a 'good buy' based on pricing incentives does not necessarily result in a great purchase for the business."–Karin L. Bursa, Executive Vice President of Logility"Myerson’s new book entices one to explore how procurement takes on a significant role by improving the flow of information and materials within the entire supply chain. All of which lead to best practice Lean procurement functions that reach far beyond the contractual negotiations and established crucial operational requirements, using strategic sourcing activities encompassing market research, vendor evaluation and integration."—Joseph Mosca, EdD, Associate Professor, Department of Management and Decision Sciences at Monmouth University"Although an abundance of books and articles address topics related to the supply side of supply chain management, not much is available regarding how to apply Lean within the supply organization. Paul Myerson’s book addresses this important and timely need."–Robert J. Trent, PhD, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Management Program Director at Lehigh University; Author, End-to-End Lean Management—A Guide to Complete Supply Chain Improvement"[This book] provides the clearest A to Z user’s guide available to understanding and employing the smartest, most cutting-edge Lean and Agile practices."–William Bajor, PhD, Director, Graduate & Extended Studies at East Stroudsburg University"It’s about time procurement teams harness the tangible benefits of Lean principles to take demand driven initiatives to the next level. Making a 'good buy' based on pricing incentives does not necessarily result in a great purchase for the business."–Karin L. Bursa, Executive Vice President of LogilityTable of ContentsAbout the AuthorPART I Lean Demand-Driven Procurement: OverviewChapter 1 Introduction: Why You Need a Lean and Agile, Demand-Driven Supply Management ProcessChapter 2 History and Importance of Procurement and Purchasing in Adding Value to an OrganizationChapter 3 Supply Management Organization and StructureChapter 4 Procurement Strategy Development and ApplicationChapter 5 Issues and Opportunities in Supply ManagementChapter 6 Lean ProcurementPART II Supply Management ProcessesChapter 7 Strategic SourcingChapter 8 ProcurementChapter 9 PurchasingChapter 10 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Indirect ProcurementPART III Tools and Techniques for a Leaner Supply Management ProcessChapter 11 Cost ManagementChapter 12 Contract and Performance Management and EthicsChapter 13 e-Procurement and Other Supply Management TechnologiesChapter 14 Procurement Analysis, Tools, and TechniquesPART IV Lean AheadChapter 15 Global Procurement and Its Impact on the LeanChapter 16 The Future of Lean ProcurementAppendix A: A Lean (Philosophy) for LifeReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd From Belief to Knowledge
Book SynopsisBelief is not knowledge, but we tend to hold our beliefs as if they represent knowledge, selecting whatever evidence is required to justify them. And because humans tend to cling to their beliefs as truths, organizations often ignore the need for change, no matter how urgent that need.From Belief to Knowledge: Achieving and Sustaining an Adaptive Culture in Organizations offers potential change agents an integrative analysis and treatment of the problem of organizational learning. It demonstrates the importance of looking beneath beliefs and assumptions to find the roots and persistent influences that preserve them. It gives us a much broader definition of organizational knowledge than that associated with information technology and the currently popular idea of knowledge as an asset. Furthermore, it provides an alternative view of culture and change, one that is defined by the ability to continually align collective beliefs with reality.Douglas and Wykowskiâanswer the question that lingers in the minds of many managers â What does organizational learning mean and how does it influence ongoing organizational success? â Lee Newick, Shell DownstreamRather than offer simple recipes, this book shows how good leaders can evolve and sustain an adaptive culture that develops knowledge through purposeful human interaction. It explores key dynamics of learning, considers the diversity of beliefs present in any group, and demonstrates ways that those leaders can explore and encourage the potential of both the group and individuals within the group.Although this book is geared to organizational change, it has the potential to change all areas of human endeavor. â David Julian Hodges, City University of New YorkTrade ReviewFrom Belief to Knowledge is a timely contribution to a key debate within the organizational studies literature – what is the role of knowledge in change processes within modern and complex organizations? Whilst leaders proceed in their leadership of organizations in the belief that they have a body of knowledge that they draw upon as they lead, it is often the case that their knowledge is essentially a series of assumptions or beliefs and these determine the decisions they make and the actions they pursue. ... This book puts forward the proposition that how we form the beliefs we hold significantly influences what we believe and is the key process in shaping our personal anchors in knowledge that informs our action. This well written, thoughtful and thought provoking book will challenge leaders to consider the fundamental differences between belief and knowledge. It provides a novel contribution in its integrative analysis of the issue of learning and change in organizations. It offers leaders and scholars of change a considered opportunity to explore the transitions along the continuum from belief to knowledge that can lead to sustainable change. -- Sue Dopson, PhD, Rhodes Trust Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Director of Research Degrees, Said Business School, University of Oxford Organizational learning has been defined in various ways. Soe of these definitions and designs for implementation have been elegant; some of them have been simplistic, yet none seem to have had a lasting impact. Douglas and Wykowski in From Belief to Knowledge address organizational learning as an integrated system, where knowledge provides the linkage to adapt to changing environments all the while delivering improved performance. They answer the question that lingers in the minds of many managers – what does organizational learning mean and how does it influence ongoing organizational success? I expect this book to be highly influential.-- Lee Newick, General Manager – Contracting and Procurement, Global Manufacturing/Shell DownstreamFrom Belief to Knowledge represents a paradigm shift in understanding knowledge and has added significantly to critical thinking. The book has the potential to shift thinking from firmly held assumptions and beliefs to real knowledge when the reader has the courage and motivation to confront their beliefs in the search for truth. Douglas and Wykowski challenge us to become conscious of our own beliefs and how we form them, which affect all our actions. Although this book is geared to organizational change, it has the potential to change all areas of human endeavor. My understanding of culture and culture change has been greatly enhanced by this thorough scholarship and practical application to knowledge. -- David Julian Hodges, PhD, Professor of Anthropology, Hunter College of the City University of New YorkIf you accept, as I do, that in a knowledge economy, the successful organizations are those that continuously invest in their knowledge producing capability, then this book provides valuable insights for thought and action. Uniquely, they make the case for the growth of knowledge as a defining characteristic of culture in contrast to the treatment of knowledge as one asset among many. Douglas and Wykowski drill down into theories of knowledge and, importantly, of knowing, to argue that multiple approaches to knowledge capability-building are required. They seek to translate these arguments into practice and then address what sort of leadership and human interaction are required. -- Michael Earl, Emeritus Professor of Information Management, University of Oxford From Belief to Knowledge is a timely contribution to a key debate within the organizational studies literature – what is the role of knowledge in change processes within modern and complex organizations? Whilst leaders proceed in their leadership of organizations in the belief that they have a body of knowledge that they draw upon as they lead, it is often the case that their knowledge is essentially a series of assumptions or beliefs and these determine the decisions they make and the actions they pursue. This book puts forward the proposition that how we form the beliefs we hold significantly influences what we believe and is the key process in shaping our personal anchors in knowledge that informs our action. This well written, thoughtful and thought provoking book will challenge leaders to consider the fundamental differences between belief and knowledge. It provides a novel contribution in its integrative analysis of the issue of learning and change in organizations. It offers leaders and scholars of change a considered opportunity to explore the transitions along the continuum from belief to knowledge that can lead to sustainable change. -- Sue Dopson, PhD, Rhodes Trust Professor of Organisational Behaviour , Director of Research Degrees, Said Business School, University of Oxford Organizational learning has been defined in various ways. Soe of these definitions and designs for implementation have been elegant; some of them have been simplistic, yet none seem to have had a lasting impact. Douglas and Wykowski in From Belief to Knowledge address organizational learning as an integrated system, where knowledge provides the linkage to adapt to changing environments all the while delivering improved performance. They answer the question that lingers in the minds of many managers – what does organizational learning mean and how does it influence ongoing organizational success? I expect this book to be highly influential.-- Lee Newick, General Manager – Contracting and Procurement, Global Manufacturing/Shell DownstreamFrom Belief to Knowledge represents a paradigm shift in understanding knowledge and has added significantly to critical thinking. The book has the potential to shift thinking from firmly held assumptions and beliefs to real knowledge when the reader has the courage and motivation to confront their beliefs in the search for truth. Douglas and Wykowski challenge us to become conscious of our own beliefs and how we form them, which affect all our actions. Although this book is geared to organizational change, it has the potential to change all areas of human endeavor. My understanding of culture and culture change has been greatly enhanced by this thorough scholarship and practical application to knowledge. -- David Julian Hodges, PhD, Professor of Anthropology, Hunter College of the City University of New YorkIf you accept, as I do, that in a knowledge economy, the successful organizations are those that continuously invest in their knowledge producing capability, then this book provides valuable insights for thought and action. Uniquely, they make the case for the growth of knowledge as a defining characteristic of culture in contrast to the treatment of knowledge as one asset among many. Douglas and Wykowski drill down into theories of knowledge and, importantly, of knowing, to argue that multiple approaches to knowledge capability-building are required. They seek to translate these arguments into practice and then address what sort of leadership and human interaction are required. -- Michael Earl, Emeritus Professor of Information Management, University of Oxford Table of ContentsIntroduction. What Does It Mean to Know? Reality and Knowing. Epistemology - Theory of Knowledge. Anticipating Part Two – Applications. The Knowing Subject. Collective Knowing. Leaders. Culture.
£56.04
Taylor & Francis Ltd Operational Excellence in Your Office
Book SynopsisOperational Excellence is achieved when all employees in your organization can see the flow of value to your customers and can make adjustments to that flow before it breaks down. Operational Excellence in Your Office: A Guide to Achieving Autonomous Value Stream Flow with Lean Techniques presents nine time-tested guidelines for designing business process flow that enable Operational Excellence in the office. Each chapter describes one guideline by using text, illustrations, and practical examples to provide a comprehensive understanding of why creating flow in the office is essential and how to achieve it.Accounting for the reality that most office employees are required to work on many different projects throughout the day, this book details a step-by-step methodology for leveraging traditional value stream flow to establish Operational Excellence in an office environment. In addition, it describes a more advanced form of flow called self-healing flow in which employees are capable oTrade Review"Kevin’s definition and approach to achieving Operational Excellence in the office is profound, as it provides a true destination for office personnel (and managers!) improving the processes. It makes sense immediately. The five questions for flow in the office are empowering and drive office employees to create not just flow, but a self-healing, autonomous flow that does not require management intervention. Work every page of this book and watch your organization thrive and innovate in the office to achieve top line business growth. Along with Kevin’s other books, the best series of improvement documents available."—Chuck Miles, Director, Materials Management, Logistics and Inventory, GoGo"Operational Excellence is a complete change in philosophy. Lean and Six-Sigma are generally viewed as tool sets, and mostly applied in manufacturing/operations, whereas Operational Excellence is the establishment of a holistic operating system for the entire enterprise. Duggan and Healey’s guide to creating flow in the office makes this a powerful transformation, whether you’re a seasoned CI professional or an office manager seeking to create value for your customers."—H. Scott Parkin, Director, Operational Excellence, United Technologies Aerospace Systems"Operational Excellence in Your Office is a very practical guide for transforming office value streams to create flow and provide value stream resources with the visual controls necessary to quickly assess the health of value flow and immediately correct any anomalies. Utilizing the nine guidelines effectively will provide the structure for improving office value streams and processes, creating Operational Excellence throughout the organization."—Stephen M. Moore, Vice President, Lean Enterprise & Quality, Parker Hannifin Corporation "This book is a great complement to Creating Mixed Model Value Streams and should be well-received by the many people who have found it a challenge to apply lean concepts in an office environment. Operational Excellence in Your Office provides practical approaches to understanding and managing service value streams while addressing the real world complexity of high-mix service environments. The book presents Operational Excellence concepts in an office setting in a straightforward and non-technical way. The examples will resonate with those familiar with Operational Excellence concepts as well as those considering them for the first time." —Gerry McCool, Senior Director, Lean Six Sigma, Jabil"Achieving Operational Excellence in an office environment can be challenging, but Duggan and Healey have developed a robust process that visually shows when office flow becomes abnormal and corrects it autonomously, resulting in self-healing flow throughout the organization. Creating standard work to correct abnormal flow is ingenious and eliminates e-mails, meetings, phone calls, and everyday firefighting, allowing you to focus on the needs of the customer."—Mark Vidic, Aftermarket Cost Reduction Manager, Caterpillar, Inc."Kevin Duggan’s new book, Operational Excellence for the Office, challenges the widely-held belief that only traditional manufacturing environments – and not offices – realize significant benefits from applying the principles of Operational Excellence. In the book, Kevin shows that office processes are not "different" and provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to effectively apply Operational Excellence principles to dramatically improve office flow and successfully operate a business in today’s globally competitive environment. The significant advantages to production environments have been well demonstrated – now Kevin shows how offices can realize the same gains."—Jeffrey M. Corbin, Operations Manager, Laitram Machinery"Kevin’s definition and approach to achieving Operational Excellence in the office is profound, as it provides a true destination for office personnel (and managers!) improving the processes. It makes sense immediately. The five questions for flow in the office are empowering and drive office employees to create not just flow, but a self-healing, autonomous flow that does not require management intervention. Work every page of this book and watch your organization thrive and innovate in the office to achieve top line business growth. Along with Kevin’s other books, the best series of improvement documents available."—Chuck Miles, Director, Materials Management, Logistics and Inventory, GoGo"Operational Excellence is a complete change in philosophy. Lean and Six-Sigma are generally viewed as tool sets, and mostly applied in manufacturing/operations, whereas Operational Excellence is the establishment of a holistic operating system for the entire enterprise. Duggan and Healey’s guide to creating flow in the office makes this a powerful transformation, whether you’re a seasoned CI professional or an office manager seeking to create value for your customers."—H. Scott Parkin, Director, Operational Excellence, United Technologies Aerospace Systems"Operational Excellence in Your Office is a very practical guide for transforming office value streams to create flow and provide value stream resources with the visual controls necessary to quickly assess the health of value flow and immediately correct any anomalies. Utilizing the nine guidelines effectively will provide the structure for improving office value streams and processes, creating Operational Excellence throughout the organization."—Stephen M. Moore, Vice President, Lean Enterprise & Quality, Parker Hannifin Corporation "This book is a great complement to Creating Mixed Model Value Streams and should be well-received by the many people who have found it a challenge to apply lean concepts in an office environment. Operational Excellence in Your Office provides practical approaches to understanding and managing service value streams while addressing the real world complexity of high-mix service environments. The book presents Operational Excellence concepts in an office setting in a straightforward and non-technical way. The examples will resonate with those familiar with Operational Excellence concepts as well as those considering them for the first time." —Gerry McCool, Senior Director, Lean Six Sigma, Jabil"Achieving Operational Excellence in an office environment can be challenging, but Duggan and Healey have developed a robust process that visually shows when office flow becomes abnormal and corrects it autonomously, resulting in self-healing flow throughout the organization. Creating standard work to correct abnormal flow is ingenious and eliminates e-mails, meetings, phone calls, and everyday firefighting, allowing you to focus on the needs of the customer."—Mark Vidic, Aftermarket Cost Reduction Manager, Caterpillar, Inc."Kevin Duggan’s new book, Operational Excellence for the Office, challenges the widely-held belief that only traditional manufacturing environments – and not offices – realize significant benefits from applying the principles of Operational Excellence. In the book, Kevin shows that office processes are not "different" and provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to effectively apply Operational Excellence principles to dramatically improve office flow and successfully operate a business in today’s globally competitive environment. The significant advantages to production environments have been well demonstrated – now Kevin shows how offices can realize the same gains."—Jeffrey M. Corbin, Operations Manager, Laitram MachineryTable of ContentsIntroduction -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- How to Use This Book -- Part One: Getting Started -- Chapter One: Operational Excellence in the Office -- Chapter Two: The Key Function of Any Office -- Chapter Three: Value Stream Design for the Office -- Chapter Four: Determine Service Families -- Chapter Five: Create a Current State Value Stream Map for Each Service Family -- Part Two: Applying the Nine Guidelines for Office Flow -- Chapter 6: Guideline #1 Takt and Takt Capability -- Chapter 7: Guideline #2 Continuous Flow -- Chapter 8: Guideline #3 FIFO -- Chapter 9: Guideline #4 Workflow Cycles -- Chapter 10: Guideline #5 Integration Events -- Chapter 11: Guideline #6 Standard Work -- Chapter 12: Guideline #7 Single-Point Initialization -- Chapter 13: Guideline #8 Pitch -- Chapter 14: Guideline #9 Changes in Demand -- Chapter 15: Applying the Nine Guidelines: The Acid Test -- Part Three: Creating Operational Excellence.
£166.25