Kategoria BISAC: Business & Economics >> Industries - Manufacturing

Many products that influence the culture, the daily life and the political ambience of modern people are made of paper. After 15 years of research on the topic, Heinz Schmidt-Bachem presents the historical development of industrial paper processing from the 19th century and the Nazi-era to the post-war period of the Federal Republic and the GDR. Following a historical introductory part, a lexical part gives an overview of the most important products of paper, cardboard and plastic processing industry. Among other things, there are articles on postcards, the bookbinding industry, office...

Stuart A. Rosenfeld presents a timely analysis of the problems the United States and other industrialized countries face as they adjust from economies based on natural resources and goods to economies based on quality of human resources and high-performance, market-oriented organizations. Some of the questions raised include: Will American industry successfully face the competitive challenge of the global economy? Can US manufacturing raise productivity and innovate enough to remain healthy? Have the latest advances in process technology and management practice penetrated the rural...

Training Within Industry is the structural genesis of Lean Manufacturing and the heart of Kaizen, the practice of small continuous improvements. From the Toyota Production System to the standardization of training retail sales clerks, Training Within Industry proves that true innovation is timeless. The bulletins contained in this 8 1/2x 11," 175 page Training Within Industry book have evolved far beyond their intent of assisting defense contractors meet production demands.

With the growth of Lean into all sectors of manufacturing and service industries around the globe, a survey into the origins of Lean becomes vital. As English economist Maynard Keynes once said, "ideas shape the course of history," and Frederick Taylor's ideas still shape the course of history well after a century of use. Shop Management is a living lesson that shows how an innovative idea will adapt in order to survive. The purpose of Enna's Lean Origin Series is to facilitate that adaptation by publishing classic texts that are relevant to today's business needs.

Although most agree that Lean Six Sigma is here to stay, they also agree that learning how to sustain the results seems problematic at best and unattainable at worst. Reverting to the old way of doing things is inevitable if sustainability measures are not a part of the methodology. Currently there are no standard resource on how to be sustainable or on using statistical techniques and practices. Until now. Sustainability: Utilizing Lean Six Sigma Techniques not only examines how to use particular lean six sigma tools, but how to sustain results that make companies profitable with...