Quality Assurance Books

Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Peter M. SengePrefacePART ONE: FCT INTRODUCTION AND CORE CONCEPTS1. Implementing Fast Cycle Time: The Simultaneous Act of Letting Go and Adding On2. Be Fast or Be Last: The Competitive Mandate for Fast Cycle Time3. Fast Cycle Time: The Basics4. Systems and Organizational Learning: The Foundation for Fast Cycle TimePART TWO: FCT IMPLEMENTATION5. Strategic Alignment: Moving Up and to the Left6. Structuring for Speed: Designing and Implementing Multifunctional Teams7. FCT Process Redesign8. Tools and Tactics to Speed Product Development9. Implementation Dynamics and Measures10. Leaders Pave the Road AheadNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisQuality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, 2e reflects the industry's best practices and most practical efforts to provide products of a consistent quality that meet customers' needs. With updated information on technological advances and issues of globalization, the second edition emphasizes the importance of incorporating product quality from the merchandising and design stages through production, delivery, and retailing.Table of ContentsUnderstanding Quality Assurance Introduction to Quality Assurance Linking Products, Quality, and Customers Understanding Standards and Specifications Introduction to Testing Materials Testing Specifying and Evaluating Materials Durability Testing Evaluating Material Contributions to Comfort, Safety, and Health Evaluating Care, Appearance Retention, Colorfastness, and Weather Resistance Specifying and Evaluating Color Requirements Product Specifications and Analysis Developing Standards and Specifications for Products Inspecting Products Evaluating Products Sampling a Lot and Developing Acceptance Levels Integration and Data Analysis Total Quality Management Analytical Tools

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Book SynopsisIn all walks of life, at some point in time, we all use the process of problem solving. We all talk about it, we all use it, but chances are we all mean different things by it. Six Sigma and Beyond: Problem Solving and Basic Mathematics organizes the topic and provides a structured approach based on the scientific method. Specifically designed to address the issue of cognitive functioning this volume provides a generic approach to problem solving.The Six Sigma methodology demands that problems be resolved in such a way that both the customer and organization benefit. Not a bad expectation. In this book, the author addresses what a problem is and systematically defines the process of resolving it. He stresses the importance of the team - people power - dedicated to solving a specific problem - process power - and how this combination leads to efficiencies that please the customer and enhance the bottom line.Identifying the problem is only half the task. The next step is to resolve it. This book gives you a detailed rationale and a theoretical explanation of the problem solving process. It focuses on problem solving from a quality perspective and addresses key concepts in team dynamics. It provides an overview of the basic tools of problem solving. In addition, the author introduces the Global Problem Solving (GPS) process. This strategic program brings the focus of quality programs back to eliminating mistakes, waste, and rework. The book highlights the basic mathematics used in all phases of quality control. It introduces each mathematical concept, gives an example, and proceeds with several exercises that demonstrate the solution. With Six Sigma and Beyond: Problem Solving and Basic Mathematics you get the techniques and statistical tools to go beyond theory to real-world applications and take quality management to the next level.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. Theoretical Aspects of Problem Solving. Overview of Key Elements to Problem Solving. Problem-Solving (PS) and Process Improvement (PI) Cycle. Tools of Quality. The Global Problem Solving (GPS) Process. Six Sigma Approach to Problem Solving. BASIC MATHEMATICS. The Value of Whole Numbers. Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers. Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers. Parts and Types of Fractions. Simple Form and Common Denominators of Fractions. Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Multiplication and Division of Fractions. Ordering, Rounding and Changing Decimals. The Four Operations of Decimals. DIVISION WITH DECIMALS. Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, Cube Roots and Proportions. Scientific Notation and Powers of Ten. Decimals. The Metric System. International System of Units. Conversion of English to Metric. APPENDICES. SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY.

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE BEGINNER''S GUIDE TO LEARNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ? INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE LIBRARY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS! Project management is how things in the world get done.Whether you?re launching a rocket or planning a birthday party, project management skills are critical for ensuring that everything goes off without a hitch.Now more than ever, organizations are looking for flexible, profitable, and efficient ways to achieve their goals, and effective project management is the answer. Not only is it an in-demand skill in nearly every industry, but it?s also one of the most transferable skills you can acquire.In Project Management QuickStart Guide, author, speaker, trainer, and project management expert Chris Croft draws on his 30+ years of experience to deliver a comprehensive guide for would-be project managers, experienced project planners, and everyone in between.As one of the UK?s leading business, project management, and leadership trainers Chris knows how break down the sometimes-complex world of project management into actionable and easy-to-digest concepts. Insights from his dozens of courses that have reached over ten million students across the globe can be found within Project Management QuickStart Guide.It doesn?t matter if you are a reluctant project manager hesitant to step into the role, a manager with a new set of responsibilities, or a business owner looking to grow your business?you can learn and implement world-class project management skills to achieve your goals! Project Management QuickStart Guide is Perfect for: - Entrepreneurs, managers, or business owners who want a systematized way to achieve their business goals on time and under budget - New or experienced project managers who want to hone their craft with expert guidance - Jobseekers looking to supercharge their resumes and increase their value in the labor marketplace - Students preparing for a career in the business world - Anyone who wants to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, better manage resources, and maximize their time management skills! Project Management QuickStart Guide Explains: - How to use modern project management principles to tackle any project, no matter its level of complexity - How savvy project managers set themselves up for success from the very beginning to stay organized and stay on track - How to use deceptively simple project management tools and methods to lead your team and crush your goals - all while keeping spending in check - How to use careful planning and project management best practices to spot and minimize risks while avoiding the common pitfalls that sink projects You Will Learn: - Planning From the Very Beginning ? Start, plan, and execute projects of varying complexity - How Projects Work ? How to keep projects on track to deliver on time and under budget - Using Project Management Tools ? How to use tools like Gantt charts (without special software) - How to Minimize Project Risks ? How to spot and eliminate risks or change course as needed - Project Management Fundamentals ? Managing resources, leading a team, mistakes to avoid, and more *LIFETIME ACCESS TO FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIGITAL ASSETS!* Project Management QuickStart Guide comes with free lifetime access to a comprehensive library of tools and templates to help you on your project management path.

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Book Synopsis"5S Kaizen in 90 Minutes" is a concise guide to the popular Japanese management principles of 5S kaizen - a proven methodology for the achievement of continuous improvement and total quality management. 5S Kaizen is growing in popularity both in the Far East and in the West. In Hong Kong there is now a government-funded "5S Association" and its accreditations are as highly prized as the internationally recognised ISO9000 and ISO14000 standards. This practical manual explains the system and shows how any business can follow its guidelines and achieve the benefits.

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Book SynopsisDas Qualitatsmanagement mit seinen verschiedenen Auspragungen wie GLP, GCP, GMP oder ISO 9000 ist heute aus Industrie und Labor nicht mehr wegzudenken. Jeder, der in der Praxis damit zu tun hat, muss sich mit der genauen Bedeutung der QM-Fachbegriffe auseinandersetzen. Obendrein wird er mit zahlreichen Abkurzungen konfrontiert. Hier hilft die vollstandig aktualisierte und uberarbeitete Auflage des kompakten Lexikons jedem weiter, der sich schnell und prazise informieren mochte. Der Autor, der selbst uber praktische QM-Erfahrung in der Industrie verfugt, hat rund 1500 wichtigste Begriffe und Abkurzungen gut verstandlich erklart und erlautert. Stimmen zur Vorauflage: "Wer in Industrie und Laboratorium mit Qualitatsmanagement zu tun hat, kann von diesem kompakten Lexikon profitieren." Bibliographie Fachworterbuch Wirtschaft "Alles in allem ein sehr empfehlenswertes Nachschlagewerk, das sich alsbald einen bevorzugten Platz - eine Armlange vom Schreibtisch entfernt - erobern sollte." J. Ehreke, Materials and Corrosion 54, 2003Trade Review"Hier hilft das kompakte Lexikon jedem weiter, der sich schnell und präzise informieren möchte. Der Autor, der selbst über praktische QM-Erfahrung in der Industrie verfügt, hat rund 1500 wichtige Begriffe und Abkürzungen in diesem Lexikon aufgegriffen und verständlich erläutert." LABO. Analytik - Labortechnik - Life Sciences (12/2011) "Wer in Industrie und Laboratorium mit Qualitätsmanagement zu tun hat, kann von diesem kompakten Lexikon profitieren." Bibliographie Fachwörterbuch Wirtschaft "Alles in allem ein sehr empfehlenswertes Nachschlagewerk, das sich alsbald einen bevorzugten Platz - eine Armlänge vom Schreibtisch entfernt - erobern sollte." J. Ehreke Materials and Corrosion 54, 2003Table of ContentsRund 1500 Begriffe und Abkürzungen aus dem Qualitätsmanagement werden verständlich erklärt.

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Book SynopsisMöchten Sie verstehen, was Six Sigma genau ist? Wollen Sie die Vorteile von Six Sigma in Ihrer Firma nutzen und so Abläufe optimieren? Dann greifen Sie zu "Six Sigma für Dummies" und lassen Sie sich leicht verständlich erklären, was es damit genau auf sich hat. Six Sigma ist eine auf Effizienz ausgerichtete Qualitätssicherungsmethode. Es ist eine quantitative Methode, bei der genau ermittelt wird, wie das Ziel aussehen soll und wie groß die Fehlerabweichung von diesem Idealziel ist, sei es ein Produktionsprozess oder die Kundenorientierung eines Unternehmens. Es ist eine erfolgreiche Methode, viele Unternehmen setzen Six Sigma bereits ein.Table of ContentsÜber die Autoren 7 Vorwort zur deutschen Auflage 21 Vorwort zur amerikanischen Auflage 23 Einführung 25 Teil I: Die Grundlagen von Six Sigma 31 Kapitel 1: Was ist Six Sigma? 33 Kapitel 2: Ein Blick auf die Prinzipien und die Sprache von Six Sigma 51 Kapitel 3: Das Wichtigste von Six Sigma auf den Punkt gebracht 67 Teil II: Die Breakthrough-Strategie (DMAIC) verstehen und anwenden lernen 87 Kapitel 4: Wo drückt der Schuh? Projekte definieren 89 Kapitel 5: Die Unterschiede messen 113 Kapitel 6: Die Prozessfähigkeit messen 149 Kapitel 7: Die Spreu vom Weizen trennen 175 Kapitel 8: Die wesentlichen Faktoren quantifizieren 193 Kapitel 9: Auf das Ziel losstürmen 219 Kapitel 10: Die Gewinne sichern 241 Teil III: Die Familie der Six Sigma-Tools und -Technologien 263 Kapitel 11: Six Sigma-Werkzeuge für die Praxis 265 Kapitel 12: Six Sigma-Tools für das Management 303 Kapitel 13: Die dritte und vierte Dimension von Six Sigma 321 Teil IV: Der Top-Ten-Teil 351 Kapitel 14: Die zehn Best Practices von Six Sigma 353 Kapitel 15: Zehn Fehler, die es zu vermeiden gilt 359 Kapitel 16: Zehn Stellen, an denen Sie Hilfe erhalten 363 Glossar 369 Stichwortverzeichnis 377

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