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Organizations are continuously trying to improve by reducing cost, increasing customer satisfaction, and creating an environment of empowered employees who continuously strive for excellence in each process and product. In much the same way, governments are continuously required to do "more with less," enhance budget and organizational performance, and identify innovative ways to increase their impact.There are challenges to applying the Lean-Six Sigma (LSS) tools in the public sector. Examples of these challenges include hierarchical environments, a lack of common goals, and the complexity of working in the public sector. The information included as part of this book provides over 30 spotlights highlighting project examples, lessons learned, and tips and tricks for using LSS in the public sector. These spotlights are based on interviews facilitated with a robust sampling of senior operations strategy practitioners.The LSS methodology focuses on eliminating waste (lean) and then reducing variation (Six Sigma) in a process or product that contains no waste. The information covered in this book will allow someone to have an immediate impact in any public sector organization. It describes some of the most powerful continuous process improvement tools that can be used, with limited training required. This is further enhanced by showing direct correlations to the LSS tools and the challenges that will be faced.Because the public sector spans such a diverse range of organizational charters (such as transportation, education, and defense), this book does not focus solely on either manufacturing or services. Rather, it provides a balanced approach to utilizing LSS in all environments.

For decades, this book has served as a guide to organizations that document their continuous improvement efforts using Baldrige Award-type management systems. Readers will learn what each area of the system means for organizations and how the synergy between process-oriented parts-leadership; strategy; customers; measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; workforce; and operations-can lead to excellent performance results. This book provides a valuable, step-by-step approach to help identify and put in place properly focused continuous improvement systems.Seven types of information are provided in this book for each of the Items in Categories 1 through 7 of the 2021-2022 Baldrige Framework and Performance Excellence Criteria:1. The actual language of each Item, including Notes2. A plain-English explanation of the requirements and rationale for each Item3. A table showing the similar requirements of the Criteria4. A summary of the requirements of each Item in flowchart form5. The key linkages between each Item and other Items6. An explanation of some potential adverse consequences7. Examples of effective practicesFeatures of this edition include:¿ A stakeholder matrix table of contents that identifies relevant material within the book for key stakeholder groups: senior leaders, examiners, performance excellence initiative leaders, application writers, and program administrators¿ Tables for each Criteria Item showing the similar expectations of the Criteria award (and award program administrators) presented only once at the scoring level where the expectation first appears to help examiners determine at what level an expectation belongs¿ Online resources, including scoring calibration guides for education, healthcare, and business/nonprofit/government organizations, a guide to self-assessment of organizations and management systems, and a guide to the alignment of Baldrige, Six Sigma, Lean, and Balanced Scorecard¿ A new crosswalk between Baldrige and ISO standards and a set of global performance excellence best practices¿ Information on other award programs throughout the world such as the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), which has undergone significant changes in the 2020 model, and the China Association for QualityMark L. Blazey has retired from more than 26 years as president of Quantum Performance Group, a management consulting and training firm specializing in organization assessment and high-performance systems development. Paul L. Grizzell is president of Core Values Partners, a perfor mance excellence consulting firm that helps organizations focus, align, and accelerate their improvement efforts through the use of the Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence, the EFQM Model, the China Quality Award, and other integrated management systems.

Data integrity is a global mandatory requirement for the regulated healthcare industry. It is more than a mere expectation-it's a basic element of good documentation practices, one of the most fundamental pillars of a quality management system. Robustness and accuracy of the data submitted by manufacturers to regulatory authorities when bringing a medical product to market are crucial.The purpose of this book is to consolidate existing data integrity principles and expectations from several regulatory sources-including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, World Health Organization, and European Medicines Agency-into a single and handy document that provides detailed, illustrative implementation guidance. It serves as a means of understanding regulatory agencies' position on good data management and the minimum expectation for how medical product manufacturers can achieve compliance.

A straightforward explanation of root cause analysis and systems thinking, illustrating, with real-world examples and first-hand accounts, why things can 'slip through our fingers' and what to do to reduce the chances of things going off track.Beyond the Five Whys summarises, for the first time, many of the tried and tested ways of understanding problems using insights from aviation, high reliability organisations and a range of thought-provoking sources. The book provides readers with a clear and structured explanation how to analyse setbacks and head off problems in the first place. It will challenge much of the received wisdom, such as the idea there can be one root cause or that a person or bad culture could be a root cause.Specific areas covered:* Learn what root causes are, how they differ from immediate and contributing causes and why it's so important to go beyond the Five Whys technique for root cause analysis.* Recalibrate the way you think about things going wrong, incorporating insights from systems thinking, so you can be clearer what 'cultural' or systemic problems mean in practice.* Learn about the eight principal ways things can slip through our fingers.* Go beyond the blame game and firefighting to avoid the never ending cycle of repeating issues.* Strengthen your ability to read the output of a 'lessons learned' or enquiry report.* Get a fresh perspective, using these techniques, on why the Titanic tragedy turned out so badly, and understand the numerous parallels between what happened then and a range of recent setbacks we have seen, such as the Covid 19 pandemic.* Consider the broader application of these techniques to some of the challenges we face in the 21st century.Beyond the Five Whys also contains supplemental guidance how to make improvements in an organisation. It is of value to business managers and those in specialist roles such as GRC, ESG, risk, compliance, quality, project management, H&S, IT, and internal audit roles.

In the conditions of the modern market economy, in which globalization and competition are rife, quality is of great importance for determining a company's position in the market. The changing and complex economic reality is shaping new market patterns while modern technologies influence purchasing decisions. This book presents an effective and novel framework for creating value in Industry 4.0 conditions by building a smart enterprise model using quality management theories.The book explores tools and platforms that can be utilized to contribute to the creation of the ideal quality for demanding customers, using case studies from international contributors. It proposes novel architectures that drive economically viable production and services businesses, addressing unique Industry 4.0 and 5.0 solutions in Internet of Things (IoT) that involve the entire spectrum of analysis, with a special focus on lean methodologies and cybersecurity.This original book will be valuable reading for researchers and scholars in the areas of quality management, manufacturing, production, and operations management.

"As with Milt Dentch's previous ASQ books on ISO management systems (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001), his coverage of ISO 45001:2018 manages to be both concise, yet fully informative. Avoiding fluff, the book's guidance on this new ISO health and safety standard provides a helpful section-by-section digest coupled with implementation examples and changes from the OHSAS 18001 requirements." Dennis SassevilleSustainability Quality Systems DirectorWorthen Industries, Inc. This handbook explains how an organization can use a management system to both control and improve its safety or occupational health and safety performance. It provides guidance in building the OH&S management system in support of the organization's operations, linking the management system to the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, to support third-party certification. Included in the text are best practices as well as common pitfalls or weaknesses I have observed in various organizations. For those organizations certified according to OHSAS 18001:2007, the book highlights the changes required to upgrade to the new international standard.The ISO 45001:2018 Implementation Handbook is formatted to describe each clause of ISO 45001:2018 in four sections: Correspondence with the current OHSAS 18001 standard The ISO requirement Guidance on conformance to the requirements Questions for internal auditorsA CD included with this handbook contains internal auditor check sheets that can be used to assess conformance to ISO 45001:2018.Electronic Books Only: CD-ROM files are available for download.

The 2015 edition of ISO 9001 has been modernized to update terminology and content to meet current and anticipated user needs. The major emphasis of ISO 9001:2015 is still consistent provision of products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.This book explains the meaning and intent of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and discusses the requirements as they relate to each of the product categories. Where appropriate, it includes an elaboration of why the requirements are important. It also includes typical audit-type questions that an organization may consider to assess conformity to internal needs and ISO 9001 requirements. Recommendations for implementation are also included.This book addresses the needs of:Users and organizations seeking a general understanding of the contents of ISO 9001:2015Users and organizations desiring guidance to ensure their ISO 9001:2015 QMS meets the new version requirementsUsers and organizations considering the use of ISO 9001:2015 as a foundation for the development of a comprehensive QMSEducators who require a textbook to accompany a training class or course on ISO 9001:2015Auditors who desire to increase their level of auditing competenceAuthors Cianfrani and West, members of the expert group that developed ISO 9001:2015, strive to provide a context for all requirements to enable you to develop and deploy processes that will strengthen your QMS. Getting or retaining a certificate is not the real objective. Satisfied customers and organizational sustainability should be primary objectives for the organization.

The handbook is structured to guide organizations new to ISO 9001 through the process necessary to connect their current practices to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. For organizations already certified to ISO 9001, it advises how to use your upgrade to ISO 9001:2015 as an opportunity to rebuild your QMS into a helpful asset in managing your business.

This book is written for the Six Sigma Black Belt who needs an understanding of many statistical methods but does not use all of these methods every day. It is intended to be used as a quick reference, providing basic details, step-by-step instructions, and Minitab statistical software instructions.Six Sigma Black Belts typically use a statistical program such as Minitab to perform calculations, but an understanding of the underlying statistics is still needed. Anybody can type data into a program; a Black Belt must be capable of understanding which hypothesis test is appropriate for a given use, as well as the assumptions that must be met to correctly perform the hypothesis test.The methods presented here are laid out according to the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) phases in which they are typically used. However, these methods can also be applied outside of a Six Sigma project, such as when one simply needs to determine whether there is a difference in the means of two processes producing the same parts.A Six Sigma Black Belt using Statistics for Six Sigma Black Belts will be able to quickly zero in on appropriate methods and follow the examples to reach the correct statistical conclusions.

The most important reference to Six Sigmäfully updated for the latest advancesThis thoroughly revised, industry-standard guide delivers all the information you need to apply Six Sigma techniques and dramatically improve processes, profitability, sustainability, and long-term growth. Written by two of the foremost authorities in the field, the book contains full explanations of the latest lean and change management principles and methods.The Six Sigma Handbook, Sixth Edition: A Complete Guide for Green Belts, Black Belts, and Managers at All Levels shows readers how to build dynamic teams and foster effective leadership while maximizing customer satisfaction and boosting profits. This new edition features a number of important updates such as big data and machine learning techniques, mind mapping, applications to healthcare and health statistics, and modern supply chain challenges. The book also lays out cutting-edge applications for obtaining and analyzing social media data, decision trees, remote technology, and web scrapers for capturing and analyzing Internet data. The latest edition features the use of the free open-source R statistical package and the BlueSky GUI interface.

As a companion to The ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Handbook, this study guide offers helpful exercises for anyone planning to take the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) exam. Unlike other resources, this book has been developed specifically to address the 2022 CSSYB Body of Knowledge (BoK), considering the proper depth of knowledge and required levels of cognition. Every practice question in both sections details solutions that explain the correct answer and the corresponding section of the BoK to the question to facilitate further study as needed.Inside, you will find:• SECTION 1, which offers 161 practice questions organized by the five parts of the BoK• SECTION 2, which offers 139 additional practice questions from each of the five parts• Updates to the 2022 CSSYB BoK, including new supply chain management, corrective action, preventive action, and work instructions sections• A list of additional references used by the teams that create the test items for the CSSYB examination.

This handbook is designed as a reference for ASQ's Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) Body of Knowledge (BoK), providing the essential information needed to prepare for the CQPA examination. The handbook is aimed at quality professionals who, in support of and under the direction of quality engineers or supervisors, analyze and solve quality problems and are involved in quality improvement projects. It's ideal for recent graduates and experienced professionals who want to expand their knowledge of quality tools and processes.There are five main sections in the CQPA Body of Knowledge, further subdivided into related subsections. These sections are:Quality Concepts and Team DynamicsQuality Tools and Process Improvement TechniquesData AnalysisCustomer-Supplier RelationsCorrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)This updated edition has been revised and expanded to match the 2020 BoK with enhancements to:tools for assessing training effectivenessbest practices on the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and process maps with a focus on process architectureexamples of lean and value analysis, Theory of Constraintsrisk management, business process management and lifecycle phasesthe importance of data collection and analysis, data integrity, validity, and reliabilityexamples of gage R&;R and attribute agreement analysisSandra L. Furtererspan, BS, MS, MBA, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Dayton in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology. She is an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Engineer, an ASQ fellow, and a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. She is also a contributor to ASQ's certification handbooks (CMQ/OE and CQIA) and a prolific speaker.

Recent decades have seen wide changes in how quality standards are applied in industry. We now have two functions: quality assurance and process improvement. Quality assurance focuses primarily on product quality, while process improvement focuses on process quality; the principles of quality cost support both.The purpose of this book remains the same as the third edition: to provide a basic understanding of the principles of quality cost. Using this book, organizations can develop and implement a quality cost system to fit their needs. Used as an adjunct to overall financial management, these principles will help maintain vital quality improvement programs over extended timeframes.This fourth edition now includes information on the quality cost systems involved with the education, service, banking, and software development industries. You'll also find new material on ISO 9001, cost systems in small businesses, and activity-based costing. Additional information on team-based problem-solving, customer satisfaction and the costs involved with the defense industry are also offered.

A thermal imager is used to detect radiation (heat) originating from an object, convert it to temperature, and display an image of the temperature distribution. This process is known as infrared thermography. Thermograms-illustrations of the detected temperature distribution-allow the observation of heat-producing objects that are invisible to the unaided eye. It is extensively utilized in building diagnostics, medical imaging, law enforcement, and security imaging, as well as predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.This book contains over hundred of photos taken for several industrial equipment from several plants: fertilizer, chemical, and crystal-glass making that will help the practitioners identify different types of failures for different types of equipment including pumps, compressors, transformers, engines, motors,...etc. The book also have examples of application in construction, medical and civil fields.

Waste is anything that uses resources but offers the customer nothing in return. Most activities are waste, or "muda," and can be divided into two categories. Although type one muda does not provide value, it is inescapable given the production assets and technologies available today. An illustration would be checking welds for safety, that type we also call necessary non value-added activity. Type two muda does not add value and can be quickly eliminated. An illustration is a process in a process village with disconnected phases that may be swiftly converted into a cell where unnecessary material moves and inventory are no longer necessary. A very small portion of all value-stream activities truly generate value as perceived by the client. The most effective way to boost business performance is to stop doing the numerous unnecessary things.In order to cut costs during the economic downturn, many businesses are implementing abstinence policies. This could mean laying off workers and cutting some wages. In fact, those actions might only work for a short time.Unless the company implements a culture of continuous improvement and alters its method of operation, the situation may recur and become even worse. This brings us back to the purpose for which the Toyota production system was developed.

This multi-authored book provides expert descriptions of Lean methods and their application in healthcare, written by the people who developed and tested the methods in healthcare settings. Each chapter brings together a description of the technique or approach, with examples of application in practice from the author's own practice.

With growing environment and consciousness of "Outcome-Based Education", importance of this subject has increased many folds. This book, in a single volume, presents recent advancements and developments in the field of Engineering Pedagogy.

If you are an internal auditor seeking to deliver value to your organisation. If you are tired of being the 'policeman' in your organisation and wish to support your colleagues to become Quality focused. If you are interested in knowing how you can carry out your audits rancor-free and leaving no ill feelings whatsoever. In short, if you have experienced any of the many challenges of auditing that is not uncommon to other internal auditors around the globe, then this book is for you. 20 Toughest Questions is a product of a request sent out on the internet to internal audit and quality practitioners, seeking their toughest questions on the practice of auditing ISO 9001 systems. The toughest 20 questions selected and answered by the author is documented here. This is the perfect mentoring companion to budding internal audit professionals.

Explore the wisdom and insights of some of the most influential voices in Lean management through a collection of compelling podcast interviews, expertly curated by Mark Graban. This book offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from thought leaders who have shaped the way organizations think about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and Lean principles.In Reflections from Lean Leaders, you'll find in-depth discussions with pioneering experts such as Jim Womack, John Shook, Eric Ries, Steve Spear, and many more. Each transcript captures the authentic dialogue and unique perspectives of these leaders, providing readers with a rich tapestry of ideas on Lean management across diverse industries-including manufacturing, healthcare, and startups.With featured conversations that span key topics such as Kaizen, Lean culture, innovation, leadership, and patient safety, this book serves as both a resource for deep reflection and a practical guide for anyone seeking to apply Lean principles in their work. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your Lean journey, the timeless wisdom contained in these interviews will inspire and equip you to lead meaningful change.Highlights include: Norman Bodek on the power of Kaizen and continuous improvement.Jim Womack reflecting on the impact of The Machine That Changed the World.John Shook discussing leadership lessons from Toyota.Eric Ries exploring the connection between Lean principles and startup innovation.Steve Spear delving into high-velocity learning and organizational excellence.Immerse yourself in the world of Lean with this indispensable collection of interviews, packed with actionable insights and inspiring reflections from the field's top thought leaders.

Competition has never been stronger in real estate investing, however one can use a play that most other investors can't, Creative Financing! This book explains how one can go around real estate investing obstacles by controlling 3 important factors and knowing techniques that can help wholesalers double conversion rates on offers made.

In this groundbreaking book, Jay Poole, shows a new approach to solving the difficult problems one can face in work and on projects. When faced with a problem on his current project, follow Jay as he goes on an adventure to the North Pole with an opportunity to learn new techniques and strategies to become and remain successful with the process of completing projects and working with others to ensure improvements are sustained. Through the utilization of his knowledge and openness to learn alternatives to solving problems, Jay is introduced to Santa's head elf, ERNIE. ERNIE takes Jay through a brief journey of how elves at the North Pole work through problems and maintain actions taken to ensure full implementation. Taking Jay from his work desk to the North Pole and back, Jay learns a new approach to problems solving and is reminded of important aspects of what goes into ensuring project success and sustaining improvements.