Proving Continuous Improvement with Profit Ability Russ Jones
The goal of this book is to demonstrate to manufacturing, distributor, and service businesses that there are only seven critical business elements from which continuous improvement projects can be discovered, financially evaluated, and ranked before implementation. They are: • Increase sales by increasing the percent of market coverage. • Reduce expenses by reducing the… read more…
IN THE WORKSComing Soon from Quality Press
Living on the Edge of Chaos, Second Edition: Leading Schools into the Global Age Karolyn J. Snyder, Michele Acker-Hocevar, Kristen M. Snyder
In the last decade it has become increasingly clear that life today is global on many levels, both personally and professionally, and that the twenty-first century will indeed be earmarked as the first age of global living for the masses. Educators have an obligation now to prepare students to function as global citizens, to work and… Read more…
Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, Third Edition: Survey Design, Use, and Statistical Analysis Methods Bob E. Hayes
The third edition of this best-seller updates its detailed information about how to construct, evaluate, and use questionnaires, and adds an entirely new chapter on customer loyalty. Included are two different methods of sampling and determining an appropriate sample size for reliable results; the reliability and… Read more…
New ArrivalsTitles recently adopted by Quality Press
Handbook of Software Quality Assurance, Fourth Edition Gordon G. Schulmeyer
This thoroughly revised fourth edition of the popular book, Handbook of Software Quality Assurance, brings together the latest SQA (software quality assurance) methods, recognizing the importance of CMMI and the ISO 9000-3 standard. This unique book offers a wide spectrum of experiences and issues presented from… read more
Supplier Evaluation and Performance Excellence: A Guide to Meaningful Metrics and Successful Results Sherry R. Gordon
Understanding supplier performance is vital to ensuring a well-functioning supply network. Supplier Evaluation and Performance Excellence will help you develop and implement an evaluation process that can reduce costs, lower risk, and improve both the performance of… Read more…
The New Gold Standard Joseph A. Michelli
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. The name says it all. When it comes to quality, style, and unsurpassed service, the international company has set the standard for delivering the highest level of customer experience- which companies in all industries… Read more…
Project Management: In New Product Development Bruce T. Barkley
The first book to integrate project management and product development, Project Management in New Product Development shows you how to manage the translation of ideas into new products and services and get them to market cheaper, better, and faster using advanced project management tools and techniques. Packed with detailed case studies and illustrations, this unique book explains how to move… Read more…
Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends Mohammad Modarres
Based on the author's 20 years of experience, Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends present an engineering approach to probabilistic risk analysis (PRA). It emphasizes methods for comprehensive PRA studies, including techniques for… Read more…
Improving Traceability in Food Processing and Distribution Ian Smith; Anthony Furness
In the light of recent legislation and a number of food safety incidents, traceability of food products back from the consumer to the very beginning of the supply chain has never been so important. This book describes key components of traceability systems and how food manufacturers… Read more…
Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Understanding, Reducing, and Controlling Variation in Pharmaceuticals and Biologics Brian K. Nunnally; John S. McConnell
Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Understanding, Reducing, and Controlling Variation in Pharmaceuticals and Biologics provide those in the pharmaceutical industry with a practical guide that focuses on core concepts and their implementation. Offering more than just a set of… Read more…
Software Engineering Quality Practices Ronald Kirk Kandt
Software Engineering Quality Practices describes how software engineers and the managers who supervise them can develop quality software in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. This volume conveys practical advice quickly and clearly while avoiding the dogma that surrounds the software profession. It concentrates on what the real requirements of the system are, what constitutes… Read more…
Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Holistic Approach to Design and Innovation Rajesh Jugulum; Philip Samuel
A roadmap for successful deployment of DFLSS within any organization and for any product or service: Here is a unique approach to Design for Lean Six Sigma (DFLSS). First, it offers readers a structured road map with descriptions of the essential concepts, tools, and techniques for design in engineering and a service context. Second, it combines the… Read more…
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