TECHNOLOGY -- Quality Control

Statistics of quality

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Explains the role of statistics in improving the quality of collecting and analyzing information for a wide variety of applications. The book examines the function of statisticians in quality improvement. It discusses statistical process control, quality statistical tables, and …

Poor-quality cost

by Harrington, H. J., (H. James)

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An easy-to-read and highly informative book on an extremely important subject. Provides a road map for establishing a system for the identification and elimination of poor-quality costs. Gives management at all levels an important tool for maximization of profit eliminating the …

Automated Inspection and Quality Assurance

by Robinson, Stanley L.

fromQuality and reliability

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"New concepts for gaging, inspection, checking, machine vision, and robotic testing. Includes guidelines for installing complex electronic and computerized systems and a directory of commercially availalbe computer software, as well as distributors' names and addresses. Annotati…

Right Every Time: Using the Deming Approach

by Price, Frank

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A Druid looks at quality control for product and service industries, amplifying from his earlier book Right first time . Some highlights: Quality is a religion, with the same trappings and pitfalls as other religions; humanity can be distorted, but not abolished, by managerial d…

Reliability management and engineering: challenges and future trends

fromAdvanced research in reliability and system assurance engin…

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"Reliability technology plays an important role in the present era of industrial growth, optimal efficiency, and reducing hazards. This book provides current advances and developments in reliability engineering, filtered across all branches. It discusses interdisciplinary soluti…

QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING: a scientific and systematic approach

by Lim, Jong Seong

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This book introduces fundamental, advanced, and future-oriented scientific quality management methods for the engineering and manufacturing industries. It presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies. It introduces Quality 4.0…

Manufacturing engineering: an introduction to the basic functions

by Tanner, John

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Revised and updated introduction, useful as a reference source for engineers and managers or as a text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in technical colleges and universities. Includes end-of-chapter questions (an answer book is provided for teachers). Annotati…

New opportunities and challenges in occupational safety and health management

fromOccupational safety and health (Taylor & Francis)

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"The book will be a knowledge collection for practitioners and managers in the field of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Everyday employers face challenges related to ensuring safe workplaces and meeting legal requirements in OSH. To improve working conditions and reduce oc…

A leader's journey to quality

by Cound, Dana M.

fromQuality and reliability

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This book deals with the "hard skills" involved in achieving leadership quality. It provides a vehicle to foster interaction of the elements of the modern approach to quality, including statistical applications, quality and reliability engineering, management, and motivational a…

Designing an innovative pedagogy for sustainable development in higher education

fromHigher education and sustainability

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"This book develops a "green pedagogy" and a mindset in Higher Education by using approaches based on innovative design thinking, arts-based practices, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship for sustainable development. New pedagogical methods and educational solutions are…

Design assurance for engineers and managers

by Burgess, John A.

fromMechanical engineering series (Boca Raton, Fla.)

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This book describes the concepts and methods of a discipline called design assurance, and reveals many nontechnical aspects that are necessary for getting the work done in an engineering department. It is helpful to engineers and their managers in understanding and using design …

Innovation: a systems approach

by Badiru, Adedeji Bodunde

fromAnalytics and control

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"It is a systems world. This concise book uses a systems-based approach to show how innovation is ubiquitous in all facets of endeavors, including business, industry, government, and academia. The systems approach facilitates process design, evaluation, justification, and integr…

In-process measurement and control

fromManufacturing engineering and materials processing

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This book attempts to encompass in-process measurement and control holistically as opposed to dealing with the bits and pieces. It discusses various types of sensors and strategies for using the data derived from the sensors in a closed-loop feedback arrangement.

Total engineering quality management

by Cottman, Ronald J.

fromQuality and reliability

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This manual discusses how the Total Quality Management (TQM) of the production and manufacturing environment can be modified, implemented, and measured within the engineering project environment. It aims to integrate predominant quality philosophy with organization research.