Reflecting 15 years of practical experience with the Six Sigma+Lean toolbox, the second edition of this book uses questions to guide the reader to the tools necessary for project work and running workshops when improving processes.  Meer

The current, second edition of this book reflects the 15 years of practical experience with the 'Six Sigma+Lean toolbox'.  Meer

Dit boek is een complete en resultaatgerichte uitgave over de instrumenten en concepten die nodig zijn om Lean Six Sigma te begrijpen, implementeren en beheersen.  Meer

Use Lean Six Sigma to transform your business. Lean Six Sigma is a powerful method for improving both the efficiency and quality of projects and operations.  Meer

Putting together these Proceedings has afforded me the oppor­ tunity to re-read the papers which were presented last October here in Washington. In retrospect, the 1981 NATO/CCMS Symposium on Hazardous Waste Disposal maintains the impression of excellence expressed by the par­ ticipants at the actual event.  Meer

Putting together these Proceedings has afforded me the oppor­ tunity to re-read the papers which were presented last October here in Washington. In retrospect, the 1981 NATO/CCMS Symposium on Hazardous Waste Disposal maintains the impression of excellence expressed by the par­ ticipants at the actual event.  Meer

This book offers a thorough account of Lean Six Sigma project- and programme implementation with a special focus on applications in services and healthcare organizations.  Meer

The concept of lean production is not new, but the challenges of dramatic change management often stymie business leaders trying to put lean operations into place.  Meer

Intermittent Demand Forecasting – Context, methods and applications covers the entire breadth of work in intermittent demand forecasting and the very latest research findings in the following topics: time series (parametric) methods bootstrapping, both parametric and non–parametric causal models neural networks In order to enable a full understanding of how these methods may be implemented and how they may complement existing operational functions, other chapters include: demand classification (what exactly constitutes intermittence and how it may be distinguished from other patterns in operational terms) measures for assessing intermittent demand forecasting accuracy interactions between forecasting and stock control qualitative considerations (soft managerial issues that should be taken into account) The methods and approaches used in forecasting intermittent demands is relevant to many industries such as the military, aerospace, automotive, and information technology.  Meer

This volume examines Lebanon’s post-2011 security dilemmas and the tenuous civil-military relations. The Syrian civil war has strained the Lebanese Armed Forces’ (LAF) cohesion and threatens its neutrality – its most valued assets in a divided society.  Meer

The delivery of real bottom-line results from manufacturing improvements has proven to be much harder than expected for most companies. TQM, Zero-Defect Manufacturing, and Business Process Re-engineering have dropped off the landscape for taking much too long and failing to deliver the promised results.  Meer

The delivery of real bottom-line results from manufacturing improvements has proven to be much harder than expected for most companies. TQM, Zero-Defect Manufacturing, and Business Process Re-engineering have dropped off the landscape for taking much too long and failing to deliver the promised results.  Meer

An essential guide to bringing lean to your business and your life The Lean Book of Leanprovides a succinct overview of the concepts of Lean, explains them in everyday terms, and shows how the general principles can be applied in any business or personal situation.  Meer

Defined as the total process of converting a line or process from one product to another, changeover will not only help your organization improve quality and flexibility, but it will save thousands and sometimes even tens of thousands of dollars per hour.  Meer