{"product_id":"process-improvement-in-the-electronics-industry-hardback-9780471209577","title":"Process Improvement in the Electronics Industry (Hardback) 9780471209577","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eProcess Improvement in the Electronics Industry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eYefim Fasser (Author), Donald Brettner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471209577, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 November 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e648 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 16 x 3.4 cm, 1.016 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...well written and covers, in a useful fashion, an extremely wide range of relevant subjects.\" (\u003ci\u003eTechnometrics\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol. 45, No. 4, November 2003)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA systemic approach to continuous process improvement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Process improvement is rapidly becoming one of the most significant factors in achieving organizational success. Nearly every aspect of an organization can gain from process improvement and innovation-leadership and management, visioning and planning, research and development, marketing and sales, manufacturing and distribution. Emphasizing manufacturing process improvement but covering the human side as well, Process Improvement in the Electronics Industry, Second Edition describes a systemic approach to continuous process improvement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is based on the authors' experience in development and implementation of a comprehensive system of continuous process improvement and innovation at AMD. The Second Edition adds valuable new insights and information on developments since the publication of the highly successful previous edition. Written to serve equally well as a comprehensive guide for engineers and technicians in process management, and as a reference for managers in industry and graduate students, the book explains how to develop and implement systems for continuous process improvement in all areas of an organization, including:\u003cbr\u003e * The concepts of process improvement, process management, and systems thinking\u003cbr\u003e * Probability and statistics basics\u003cbr\u003e * How to control, measure, and report on high-quality processes\u003cbr\u003e * Zero defects and the six sigma methodology \u003cbr\u003e * On-line and off-line design of experiments\u003cbr\u003e * Managing sampling systems in a low ppm environment\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Including numerous case studies and suggestions for implementing a process control program based on the actual experiences of manufacturers and suppliers, Process Improvement in the Electronics Industry, Second Edition remains a compellingly useful reference for anyone charged with or interested in achieving greater efficiency in industry, manufacturing, leadership, and other areas.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: THE HUMAN SIDE OF PROCESS IMPROVEMENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Concepts of Process Improvement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Improving the Management Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Systems and Systems Thinking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creativity and Innovation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Basic Concepts of Variation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: PROCESS CONTROL AND CAPABILITY STUDIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Some Important Probability Distributions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Statistical Process Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measurement and Inspection Capability Studies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Process Capability Study.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Working with Skewed Distributions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Engineering Specifications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zero Defects Process Capability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Managing Sampling Systems in a Low ppm Environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: OFF-LINE AND ON-LINE DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Off-Line Design of Experiments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On-Line Design of Experiments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPENDICES. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A: The Effect of Tampering with the Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Factors for Constructing Control Charts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix C: Area Under Normal Distribution (Z Table).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix D: Tables for Testing Skewness and Kurtosis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix E: Percentage Points of the F Distribution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix F: Orthogonal Arrays.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix G: Omega Transformation Table.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix H: Percentage Points of the t Distribution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix I: Percentage Points of the x? Distribution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix J: Cumulative Poisson Distribution.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix K: Supporting Theory for the CCC Chart and the Process Rejection Sampling Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix L: Value of e?-x.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix M: One-Sided and Two-Sided Statistical Tolerance Intervals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix N: A Quick Method to Design the OC and AOQ Curves for c = 0 Sampling Plans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix O: np Values for Various Confidence Intervals, Probabilities of Acceptance, and Numbers of Nonconforming Units.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer programming \/ software development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer programming \/ software development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20programming%20\/%20software%20development%20%5BUM%5D%22\"\u003eUM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286308974872,"sku":"9780471209577","price":174.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471209577.jpg?v=1781549537","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/process-improvement-in-the-electronics-industry-hardback-9780471209577","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}