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1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
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text file PDF rda |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
Industrial Problem SolvingSimplified provides a roadmap for solving manufacturingproblems. Containing numerous examples of actual problems and their solutionsin various industrial environments, it is for novice as well as experiencedmanufacturing owners, managers, quality representatives, consultants, trainers, and procurement professionals. AuthorRalph Pawlak's roadmap is a proven system that has been used to eliminate majormanufacturing problems in electronics, casting, blow molding, and assemblyoperations. What's more, it has been used effectively in the manufacture oftoys, juvenile products, chemicals, automotive engines, and innumerablecomponents of many manufacturing facilities--and in the U.S., Canada, China, andEurope. The book's insights into problem causes and the methods to solve themonce and for all are applicable to most problems in mostindustries. Pawlak, with decades of experience as manager of manufacturing, quality, and plant engineering forGeneral Motors, Fisher Price, Vibratech, and others, offers tools to solveproblems and shows how to use them. You'll learn how to use tools like qualitycheck sheets, flow diagrams, concept sheets, duo diagrams, variation plots, sketches, sum-of-extremes tests, good versus bad comparisons, fractionals with interactions, and many-level checks. What's more, these are tools anyone can put to good use today. No special knowledge of statistics, or advancedmath or engineering, is required. If you can add, subtract, multiply, anddivide--and use your eyes and ears--you can learn to solve industrial problemslike a pro. Thisbook will help you: 1. Clarify the conditions that cause problems 2. Define the cause of problems 3. Generate clues as to the causes of problems and their solutions 4. Collect accurate and relevant data 5. Use specific tools to solve problems effectively 6. Establish consistent work processes to ensure problems do notreturn Industrial Problem SolvingSimplified willempower you and your people not just to solve manufacturing problems butoptimize processes, improve productivity, and save money. With the plans, examples, and worksheets in this book, you will become a proficient problem solver. |
| Contents |
Chapter 1: Define the Problem; The Cause and Why It Is Important; Problems: Inherent in Manufacturing; Conditions: Clues to Solving Problems; Key to Gleaning Clues and Solving Problems; Summary; Chapter 2: Define Fault Characteristics; Defects: Clues to a Problem's Cause; Start with Conditional Data; Collect Quantifiable Data; Summary; Chapter 3: Construct a Concept Sheet; Enter the Concept Sheet; Poor Fusion Weld Concept Sheet; Front Cover Oil Leak Concept Sheet; Leaks Concept Sheet; Failure Concept Sheet; Bent Ignition Coil Connector Pins. |
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A Focus on Process: Engine Assembly RoutingPCB Board Process Map; Summary; Chapter 4: Develop a Plan of Attack; Use Your Concept Sheet; A Simple Plan of Attack; Evaluation Considerations; Photographs of Seal Conditions; Simple Tools Work Well; Acceptable and Unacceptable Thrust Bearings; Prevention; Summary; Chapter 5: Collect Relevant Data; Use the Problem Sheet to Gather Data; Collect Variable Data; Collecting Attribute Data; Visual Evaluation System; Summary; Chapter 6: Generate Clues; Define the Problem; Verify the Process; Develop an Assessment Plan; Conduct Checks; React to the Problem. |
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Example Manufacture DesignGuidelines for Clue Collection; Identify and Sequester Bad Parts; Use a Defect Diagram; Summary; Chapter 7: Choose and Use Analysis Tools; Six Prime Problem-Solving Tools; Basic Analysis; Trait Peculiarities; Toy Overheating Problem; More Examples of Trait Differences Revealing Problems; Look at the Forces Involved; Bearing Cap Case: Part Attribute Analysis; Sum of Extremes Test; Sum of Extremes Analysis; Comparison of Individuals in Duos (Sets of Two Units); Comparison of Individuals in Groups; Group Data Applications; Regression Analysis; Fractional Analysis. |
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Conclusions Based on Current Samples 3Tests for Clue Generation or Verification; Good versus Bad Comparisons; Comparison of Good and Bad Assemblies; Summary; Chapter 8: Use Innovative Analysis Tools; Visual Observation; Lot Identification Flowcharts; Case 1: A Malformed Bearing; Case 2: Parts Missing; Case 3: Putting Excess Iron to Good Use; Sound Problems; Noise Problem Matrix; Cracked or Broken Problem Sheet; Summary; Chapter 9: Establish Consistent Work, Many-Level Reviews, and Certification; Consistent Work; Many-Level Reviews; Labeling; Advocates: Assign a Manager. |
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Certify Problem Solutions and VerifyCase Study: The Value of Comparisons; Summary; Chapter 10: Summary; Appendix A: Fractional Explained; Appendix B: Interaction Explained; Stuffing Example; Stripped-Threads Example; Balance Shaft Assembly Noise; Appendix C: Cracked-or-Broken Example; Appendix D: Torque-to-Turn Example; Appendix E: Sum of Extremes Test; Appendix F: Definitions; Index; Preface; About the Author; Acknowledgments. |
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English. |
| Subject |
Industrial management.
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Decision making.
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Strategic planning.
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Gestion d'entreprise. |
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Prise de décision. |
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Planification stratégique. |
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decision making. |
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Decision making |
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Industrial management |
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Strategic planning |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781430265771 |
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Print version: 9781430265788 |
| ISBN |
9781430265788 (electronic bk.) |
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1430265787 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-1-4302-6578-8 doi |
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