Download or read book Productivity Enhancement in Manufacturing Operations written by K. C. Alexander, Dr. A.K. Raj, PhD and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's world, the most challenging task in manufacturing operations of any old company is to aim for quantum leaps in productivity along with head count reduction month after month. These sensitive issues should be handled by management to avoid catastrophic disasters including possible labor unrest. What can you expect if you are successful in managing your unit of manufacturing? The productivity enhancement could be in the range of 20-75% and the man power reduction can vary between 20-50% which can bring sparkling smiles to your face! Productivity Enhancement in Manufacturing Operations is aimed at helping and training the manufacturing team including HR personnel to become highly motivated and to avoid these dangerous pitfalls which require adequate thinking that is covered in Part 1. Then they are to be trained in various techniques by citing case studies of a few companies which have successfully implemented the same in Part 2. Some of the techniques or methodology cited with practical examples are layout changes, better material handling systems, automation to reduce human fatigue, method improvement, revised man: machine ratio, set-up time reduction, line balancing in assembly operations and so on. What are few observations of few eminent professionals of few well-known companies? "In this book, Alex has given a number of examples and anecdotes that are very helpful to any reader. They are backed up solid experiences and evidences and hence one gets a practical approach to achieve much higher productivity enhancement " L. Ramkumar, MD, TII, Chennai " I may say that this book on productivity enhancement in manufacturing is a great gesture and legacy to the professionals who are striving to achieve exemplary productivity targets " Hussain Sehal , Executive Coach, Formerly Country HR Director, Areva & Schneider Electric India “What touched me most is Alex's sincere intent to give back to industry all that took from it by way of sharing his learning with younger generations. I am sure, this book will be a treasure trove for them wanting to dip into techniques to improve productivity in the work place " Mrs. Vanitha Mohan, Vice Chairman, Pricol Ltd, Coimbatore “This book in your hands is “one stop solution manual”, certainly not just a cliché expression. This rich offering is a compendium for captains, owners, and leaders who can connect the past expertise they possess apart from connecting the dots of what they not hitherto fathomed to multiply success in manufacturing domain, as productivity enhancement is the mother of all innovation and bench marking practices” Udaya kumar Gopalakrishnan, CEO, CORE MIND “Some of us have been fortunate to witness, assess, co-work, learn and apply the manufacturing and productivity improvements with great end results along with Alex. For those who may have missed this hand book is the perfect way to get closet and learn the techniques and knowledge to meet your manufacturing work life super successful” D K Jairath, CEO, Startup Growth, Turnaround Expert , Delhi

Download or read book Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing SMEs written by Thomas Thinandavha Munyai and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the application of workstudy in productivity of manufacturing SMEs locally and abroad and also explores various industrial problems which face manufacturing SMEs in developing and underdeveloped countries in the rest of the world. Low productivity is currently a serious challenge facing manufacturing SMEs, where these SMEs are operating below expected production output levels which makes it difficult for them to compete in the global market. SMEs are the engine drivers of economic growth, one of which is manufacturing. The challenge is that government from various countries in developing and underdeveloped countries, mandated agencies in their respective areas, to ensure that there is economic progress for these SMEs, but productivity remains low in the manufacturing SMEs. When SMEs do not perform well, productivity of manufacturing SMEs declines and unemployment increases. Thus, an increase in unemployment results in a drop of GDP in the country and can become a global and economic crisis. This book describes a process which enables the reader to use effective knowledge that addresses problems facing the productivity of manufacturing SMEs such as work study tools and case studies and provides solutions and applications to improve the running of the manufacturing SMEs in growing their productivity.

Download or read book Resources Utilization and Productivity Enhancement Case Studies written by Anil Mital and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers detailed case studies on how various industries have learned how to best allocate their resources—technical, human, and nancial—for enhancing productivity. It includes efforts to improve resource utilization from around the world. Case studies cover topics ranging from distributed virtual manufacturing enter- prises to integrating green technology in a cost-effective manner to materials and energy savings. Resources Utilization and Productivity Enhancement Case Stud- ies explores how energy-ef cient smart materials and structures hold tremendous potential for realizing cost savings and improving energy use in the modern industrial workplace. It also shows how industrial engineers have developed a variety of analytical and computer-based tools and technologies for planning, forecasting, and schedul- ing resources—including time, labor, and more recently, energy.

Download or read book Productivity Improvement in Apparel Manufacturing written by Paul F. Bowes,Paul Collyer, Manoj Tiwari, Pradeep Jha, Mausmi Ambastha, Roberto Inglesi, Rajesh Bheda, Brad Mikes, Late Roger Thomas, Keerthi Abeywickrama, Pradeep Kumar Jha and published by Apparel Resources Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Productivity improvement means doing the same thing in a better and smarter way and continuing to work on improving the techniques for an individual or a team on the shopfloor. And this continuous improvement is the only way to achieve high profitability. Garment manufacturing involves number of operations carried out by different operators and all the activities starting from cutting, sewing till finishing are different from each other in terms of the way they are performed and the technology being used for them. So, it is always advisable to look at the working of four aspects and that are material, machine, men and method. However there are ways to build higher productive efficiencies which result in reduction in cost and bring in higher profit margin.. The book discusses different case studies from the shopfloor showing productivity improvements.

Download or read book Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook Continuous Improvement written by Charles Wick and published by Society of Manufacturing Engineers. This book was released on 1983 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the renowned TMEH Series, the book contains hundreds of practical new ways to make continuous improvement work, and keep on working: quality management guidelines, quality and productivity improvement ideas, cost reduction tips, continuous process improvement, plus how to use world class techniques such as TPM, TQM, benchmarking, JIT, activity-based costing, improving customer/supplier relationships, and more. You'll also learn from "best practices" examples for quality training, teamwork, empowerment, self-assessment using Baldrige Quality Award criteria, ISO 9000 audits and certification, and more.

Download or read book Resource Revolution written by Stefan Heck and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to turn the problem of scarce resources into an opportunity to vastly improve your company's performance, by two top McKinsey consultants.

Download or read book Productivity Theory for Industrial Engineering written by Ryspek Usubamatov and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the time of the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing industries have accumulated a huge experience in creating different machines and systems for fabricating various goods, work parts, and products. All these diverse machines and systems, with different designs to solve pivoted economic problems, increased the productivity rate of manufacturing processes and generated high-quality products. In the area of productivity theory for industrial engineering, there are numerous publications that describe the fundamental approaches and the mathematical models of productivity rate for the different designs of industrial machines and systems. Known theories consider the physical productivity rate as the number of products fabricated over a given time (ASME) that is a component of economic productivity. However, known mathematical models are simplified with assumptions and not well developed analytically, which can lead to severe errors in computing the output of manufacturing systems. Modern industrial machines and systems are complex in design and in structure with serial, parallel, and serial-parallel arrangements, and any failure of any component leads to downtime of expensive production systems. For this reason, industries need a productivity theory that enables accurate predicting of the output of manufacturing systems at the preliminary stages. Key features Offers fundamental principles of productivity theory for industrial machines and systems based on mathematics, technology, design, reliability, probability, and management Presents the conceptual principles of productivity theory for industrial machines and systems Provides methods for computing productivity losses in real industrial environments Closes the gap between theory and practice for computing productivity rates of manufacturing systems Incudes a comparative analysis of productivity rates for manufacturing systems of serial, parallel, and serial-parallel arrangements Productivity Theory for Industrial Engineering presents analytical approaches and methods to define maximal productivity rates, optimal machining regimes, and optimal structure of manufacturing machines and systems based on the parameters of technological processes, structural design, reliability of mechanisms, and management systems. This book uses productivity theory for solving productivity problems and can also be used for complex approaches for sustainable improvement of production processes.

Download or read book Firm Productivity in Bangladesh Manufacturing Industries written by Ana Margarida Fernandes and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The author studies the determinants of total factor productivity (TFP) for manufacturing firms in Bangladesh using data from a recent survey. She obtains TFP measures by making use of firm-specific deflators for output and inputs. Controlling for industry, location, and year fixed effects, she finds that: (1) firm size and TFP are negatively correlated; (2) firm age and TFP exhibit an inverse-U shaped relationship; (3) TFP improves with the quality of the firm's human capital; (4) global integration improves TFP; (5) firms with research and development activities and quality certifications have higher TFP, while more advanced technologies improve TFP only in the presence of significant absorptive capacity; (6) power supply problems cost firms heavily in terms of TFP losses; and (7) the presence of crime dampens TFP. "--World Bank web site.

Download or read book Cross Functional Productivity Improvement written by Ronald Blank and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using language that is easy to understand, Cross-Functional Productivity Improvement describes how improvement efforts can be undermined by errors and incompleteness. It illustrates the various types of errors that can hurt productivity and outlines proven solutions to prevent or correct them. Explaining how departments not directly related to manufacturing can hinder productivity, it provides time-tested advice on how to reduce waste and enhance efficiency. The book starts with an overview of traditional productivity improvement methods. Subsequent chapters explain how different departments can affect productivity and describe what must be done to improve productivity. Supplying time-tested procedures for implementing cross-functional productivity actions that are applicable across a wide range of industries, the text describes the problems caused by incorrect Lean manufacturing, material flow, efficiency, ergonomics, quality policies, issues of malpractice, and counterproductive procedures. Includes many figures, illustrations, and tables that provide the technical information needed to implement sustainable productivity improvements Addresses the problems often caused by incorrect Lean manufacturing and issues of malpractice Includes an extensive glossary and a list of suggested readings to help readers further explore productivity improvement Readers will gain a clear understanding of exactly what to do and what not to do in all aspects of company operations to maximize productivity through a cross-functional approach. Furthermore, the book will enable companies to take better advantage of all that the ISO 9001 and similar systems have to offer by making best use of the interactions between the various elements of company operations.

Download or read book Defense Manufacturing in 2010 and Beyond written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-03-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end of the Cold War, the evolving mission of the U.S. Armed Services, the dramatic improvements in commercial manufacturingâ€"these and other trends are changing how we provide for the common defense. What will we need in the way of defense manufacturing in the year 2010â€"a short few years away? How should we best spend our defense funds? Defense Manufacturing in 2010 and Beyond sets forth a vision for the nation's defense manufacturing, including policies, technologies, systems, processes, practices, and financial implications. Eight specific trends are forecastâ€"defense spending, the relationship between defense and commerical industries, the nature of the threat to our nation, the emergence of new technologies, and other areasâ€"and their implications for defense manufacturing are explored. The committee describes manufacturing advancements that are around the cornerâ€"virtual enterprise, and moreâ€"and examines how these breakthroughs will likely meet or fail to meet defense manufacturing requirements. This expert panel identifies the highest priorities and recommends strategies for matching future manufacturing capabilities with our defense needs. February

Download or read book Manufacturing Processes written by John Barry DuVall and published by Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donated by Machine Technology / Diesel Mechanics instructor John Clark as supplementary material. 08/27/2019.

Download or read book Advanced Machining Processes of Metallic Materials written by Wit Grzesik and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Machining Processes of Metallic Materials: Theory, Modelling and Applications, Second Edition, explores the metal cutting processes with regard to theory and industrial practice. Structured into three parts, the first section provides information on the fundamentals of machining, while the second and third parts include an overview of the effects of the theoretical and experimental considerations in high-level machining technology and a summary of production outputs related to part quality. In particular, topics discussed include: modern tool materials, mechanical, thermal and tribological aspects of machining, computer simulation of various process phenomena, chip control, monitoring of the cutting state, progressive and hybrid machining operations, as well as practical ways for improving machinability and generation and modeling of surface integrity. This new edition addresses the present state and future development of machining technologies, and includes expanded coverage on machining operations, such as turning, milling, drilling, and broaching, as well as a new chapter on sustainable machining processes. In addition, the book provides a comprehensive description of metal cutting theory and experimental and modeling techniques, along with basic machining processes and their effective use in a wide range of manufacturing applications. The research covered here has contributed to a more generalized vision of machining technology, including not only traditional manufacturing tasks, but also potential (emerging) new applications, such as micro and nanotechnology. - Includes new case studies illuminate experimental methods and outputs from different sectors of the manufacturing industry - Presents metal cutting processes that would be applicable for various technical, engineering, and scientific levels - Includes an updated knowledge of standards, cutting tool materials and tools, new machining technologies, relevant machinability records, optimization techniques, and surface integrity

Download or read book PLCs written by Ronald Legarski and published by SolveForce. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "PLCs: From Origin to Present and Future Technology" is an authoritative guide that explores the evolution and impact of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in industrial automation. Authored by Ronald Legarski, a telecommunications and automation expert, this book delves into the history, development, and future trends of PLC technology. It provides a comprehensive understanding of PLCs, from their basic components and programming languages to their integration with emerging technologies like AI and IoT. With industry-specific case studies and practical insights, this book is an essential resource for engineers, professionals, and students aiming to master PLC technology and apply it effectively in modern industrial settings. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced practitioner, this book offers valuable knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of PLC systems and succeed in the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation.

Download or read book Technology Innovation in Mechanical Engineering written by Prem Kumar Chaurasiya and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises select papers presented at the conference on Technology Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (TIME-2021). The book discusses the latest innovation and advanced research in the diverse field of Mechanical Engineering such as materials, manufacturing processes, evaluation of materials properties for the application in automotive, aerospace, marine, locomotive and energy sectors. The topics covered include advanced metal forming, Energy Efficient systems, Material Characterization, Advanced metal forming, bending, welding & casting techniques, Composite and Polymer Manufacturing, Intermetallics, Future generation materials, Laser Based Manufacturing, High-Energy Beam Processing, Nano materials, Smart Material, Super Alloys, Powder Metallurgy and Ceramic Forming, Aerodynamics, Biological Heat & Mass Transfer, Combustion & Propulsion, Cryogenics, Fire Dynamics, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Sensors and Transducers, Turbulent Flows, Reactive Flows, Numerical Heat Transfer, Phase Change Materials, Micro- and Nano-scale Transport, Multi-phase Flows, Nuclear & Space Applications, Flexible Manufacturing Technology & System, Non-Traditional Machining processes, Structural Strength and Robustness, Vibration, Noise Analysis and Control, Tribology. In addition, it discusses industrial applications and cover theoretical and analytical methods, numerical simulations and experimental techniques in the area of Mechanical Engineering. The book will be helpful for academics, including graduate students and researchers, as well as professionals interested in interdisciplinary topics in the areas of materials, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Download or read book The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry written by Gerald J. Hahn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insightful guide to the use of statistics for solving key problems in modern-day business and industry This book has been awarded the Technometrics Ziegel Prize for the best book reviewed by the journal in 2010. Technometrics is a journal of statistics for the physical, chemical and engineering sciences, published jointly by the American Society for Quality and the American Statistical Association. Criteria for the award include that the book brings together in one volume a body of material previously only available in scattered research articles and having the potential to significantly improve practice in engineering and science. Highlighting the relevance of statistical methods in everyday applications, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry bridges the gap between the tools of statistics and their use in today's business world. This one-of-a-kind resource encourages the proactive use of statistics in three well-organized and succinct parts: Setting the Stage provides an introduction to statistics, with a general overview of its uses in business and industry Manufactured Product Applications explains how statistical techniques assist in designing, building, improving, and ensuring the reliability of a wide variety of manufactured products such as appliances, plastic materials, aircraft engines, and locomotives Other Applications describe the role of statistics in pharmaceuticals, finance, and business services, as well as more specialized areas including the food, semiconductor, and communications industries This book is truly unique in that it first describes case studies and key business problems, and then shows how statistics is used to address them, while most literature on the topic does the reverse. This approach provides a comprehensive understanding of common issues and the most effective methods for their treatment. Each chapter concludes with general questions that allow the reader to test their understanding of the presented statistical concepts as well as technical questions that raise more complex issues. An extensive FTP site provides additional material, including solutions to some of the applications. With its accessible style and real-world examples, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry is a valuable supplement for courses on applied statistics and statistical consulting at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an ideal resource for early-career statisticians and practitioners who would like to learn the value of applying statistics to their everyday work.

Download or read book Integration of Methods Improvement and Measurement into Industrial Engineering Functions written by Gerald J. Watson Jr. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book emphasizes the need to ask critical questions before implementing tools and their integration into the many applications in which industrial engineers work. This use of critical thinking will minimize the likelihood of mistakes that can result in the wasting of finite resources and the possible loss of life. Included in this book are examples, both successful and unsuccessful, for each of the functions on which industrial engineers focus. These examples include the critical questions that were asked that resulted in success and those questions that were not asked that resulted in failure. Integration of Methods Improvement and Measurement into Industrial Engineering Functions is applicable to students, new graduates, and practitioners in the areas of industrial engineering, human factors, materials processing, quality control, asset management, production control, and supply chain management, as well as those concerned with safety issues.

Download or read book Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial and Manufacturing Systems CIMS 2020 written by Ravi Pratap Singh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-24 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to deal with the societal challenges novel technology plays an important role. For the advancement of technology, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering under the aegis of NIT Jalandhar is organizing an “International Conference on Industrial and Manufacturing Systems” (CIMS-2020) from 26th -28th June, 2020. The present conference aims at providing a leading forum for sharing original research contributions and real-world developments in the field of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems so as to contribute its share for technological advancements. This volume encloses various manuscripts having its roots in the core of industrial and production engineering. Globalization provides all around development and this development is impossible without technological contributions. CIMS-2020, gathered the spirits of various academicians, researchers, scientists and practitioners, answering the vivid issues related to optimisation in the various problems of industrial and manufacturing systems.