Workshop leaders play a central role in your company's efforts to implement TPM. Once your workers have been divided into small groups to learn the fundamentals of TPM, it is the group leader who spearheads ongoing training and implementation activities. With quick-reading, people-oriented practicality, this new book addresses the role of the workshop leader in maximizing the benefits of TPM.A top TPM consultant in Japan, Kunio Shirose:

• Incorporates cartoons and graphics to convey the hands-on leadership issues of TPM implementation
• Uses case studies to reinforce his ideas on training and managing equipment operators in the care of their equipment
• Itemizes specific activities that must be undertaken to search out, correct, and control defects to remedy equipment shortcomings.

He also addresses the cooperative relationship necessary between maintenance and production and leaves you with an understanding of the three imperatives for successful TPM implementation to change the quality and functioning of the equipment, the way operators think about equipment, and the workplace. "(Originally published by the Japan Management Association.)"

Mobile Computing und RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) werden die Ablaufe im Facility Management (FM) in Zukunft stark verandern. Das vorliegende Buch beschreibt systematisch die Anwendungsgebiete und Potentiale sowie die Moeglichkeiten zur objektiven Bewertung der neuen Funktechnologien. Es entstehen integrierte, transparente und in Echtzeit ablaufende Prozesse, die die Kosten reduzieren und die Kundenzufriedenheit erhoehen. Ausserdem beschreibt der Autor anhand eines Falles aus der Praxis die effiziente Umsetzung. Mit Hilfe einer serviceorientierten Architektur (SOA) koennen - anders als bei klassischen Ansatzen - die Geschaftsprozesse eines FM-Unternehmens durch loses Koppeln von wiederverwendbaren "Services" flexibel realisiert werden. Dies erhoeht die unternehmerische Agilitat und die Umsetzungsgeschwindigkeit von Mobile Computing und RFID und ist die Voraussetzung fur eine zukunftsgerichtete Investition.

Fur Unternehmen der Immobilienwirtschaft stellt die volatile Markt- und Wettbewerbssituation eine grosse strategische und strukturelle Herausforderung dar. Eine strategische Planung sowie die Verbesserung von Organisation und Ablaufen in der Immobilienwirtschaft gewinnen daher zunehmend an Bedeutung. Der Band setzt hier an und konzentriert sich auf die Immobilien-Projektentwicklung, welche am Anfang des Lebenszyklus einer Immobilie steht und deswegen einen enormen Stellenwert fur den okonomischen Erfolg besitzt."

Aktive und passive Solarenergienutzung, technische und architektonische MAglichkeiten, etablierte Technologien und zukA1/4nftige Entwicklungen behandelt dieses Profi-Buch, das sich vor allem an Ingenieure und Architekten wendet. 20 Experten beschreiben ihr Spezialgebiet, diskutieren Potentiale und Kosten der Systeme sowie eventuell auftretende Probleme, und geben dem Planer und Anwender wertvolle Praxishinweise sowie einen Ausblick auf kommende Anwendungen heutiger Innovationen. Im "passiven" Teil werden u.a. die Solararchitektur, Fenster und Verglasungen, WArmeschutz und transparente WArmedAmmung sowie die Nutzung von Tageslicht in RAumen behandelt. Der "aktive" Teil befaAt sich mit Kollektoren sowie technologischen, planerischen und betriebstechnischen Aspekten solarthermischer Anlagen verschiedener GrAAenordnungen.

Governments across the globe are setting targets for reducing their carbon emissions. For example, the UK Government has committed to an eighty per cent reduction by 2050, when twenty-eight million buildings that currently exist will still be standing; this represents a challenge to improve the energy efficiency of more than one building per minute between now and 2050! This is a problem that needs tackling worldwide and is a challenge to both the refurbishment sector of the global construction industry and to those who own and operate existing buildings. Sustainable Retrofit and Facilities Management provides comprehensive guidance to those involved in the refurbishment and management of existing buildings on minimizing carbon emissions, water consumption and waste to landfill, along with enhancing the long term sustainability of a building. Practical guidance is provided on measures that can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of existing buildings, through both good management and refurbishment. Also explored is the relationship between the refurbishment of existing buildings, facility management and the wider community infrastructure. The book looks at management tools such as post occupancy evaluation, building health checks, energy management software, green building management toolkits and green leases. Illustrated throughout with case studies and examples of best practice, this is a must-have handbook for engineers, architects, developers, contractors and facility managers.

Changing conditions in Higher Education and national funding regimes preceded a proliferation of construction projects in universities between 1996 and 2006. This book reviews a hundred projects between 1996 and 2006, and uses 9 detailed case studies from the author's time in charge of capital projects at the University of Cambridge to show us how these projects were conceived, argued for, designed, procured, managed, constructed, and passed on to building users. Readers with an interest in project management, estate management, University management, or the history of the University of Cambridge will find this fascinating and wide-ranging book to be uniquely valuable.

The optimal approach to design, build, operate, and maintain buildings With this strategic guide to building information modeling (BIM), you'll learn how to implement this new technology as part of a comprehensive systems approach to the design, construction, management, operation, maintenance, and use of buildings. The authors, among the leading experts and pioneers in BIM, show you how BIM supports more streamlined, integrated, and efficient business processes throughout the life cycle of buildings, from their initial conception through their eventual retirement or reuse. The result is better quality buildings, lower construction and operating costs, shorter project turnaround times, and a higher quality of building information to support better business decisions. Moreover, they set forth a plan for incorporating BIM into every organization's existing workflows, enabling you to take full advantage of all the benefits that BIM offers. Everything you need to implement a BIM approach is set forth in detail, including: The business case for BIM, demonstrating how it can improve collaboration, facilitate better design and construction, optimize workflow, and help reduce risk Guidance for meeting the challenges of BIM such as an entrenched business culture, the proliferation of BIM tools, and the uneven rates of BIM adoption The "big picture" view showing how your organization can work with business partners and fit into the building life cycle in a BIM-enabled industry Throughout the book, sample documents and figures help you better understand the principles of BIM and how it works in practice. In addition, first-hand accounts show you exactly how adopters of BIM have gained a competitive edge. Architects, engineers, constructors, building owners, and facility managers can turn to this book to realize the full potential of BIM and radically improve the way buildings are designed, built, operated, and maintained.

Das Buch enth lt eine umfassende Darstellung aller Aspekte des Geb udebrandschutzes. Im Mittelpunkt stehen die besonderen Risiken, die geb udetechnische Anlagen f r die Ausbreitung von Rauch und Feuer in sich bergen sowie die Vorbeugung von Brandgefahren bei der Einrichtung geb udetechnischer Anlagen und bei Reparaturarbeiten. Der hohe Installationsgrad in Geb uden und die Vielfalt der technischen Anlagenkomponenten erfordern umfassende brandschutztechnische Spezialkenntnisse. Hierzu geh rt auch die Kenntnis brandschutztechnischer Begriffe im Bauwesen sowie die Vertrautheit mit Gesetzen, Verordnungen, Normen und Richtlinien, die das Buch vermittelt. Der Autor, der das Problembewusstsein f r den vorbeugenden baulichen Brandschutz vertiefen will, spricht damit Planungs- und Ingenieurb ros an, aber auch Geb udeausr ster, Facility-Manager, Sachversicherer und Hersteller von Brandschutzanlagen.

The book begins with an overview of the constraint-based perspective on systems and organizations, commonly referred to as the theory of constraints or synchronous management. The first section will guide you through the fundamental principles and processes that are the backbone of the thinking process application tools.
The second section contains the step-by-step guidelines for each of the five thinking process application tools. These tools utilize sufficient cause thinking and necessary condition thinking.
Third section introduces two ways that two or more of the thinking process application tools are combined, providing robust processes for the understanding and communicating problems and solutions.
This book can be used as a field guide to learning the five thinking process application tools as needed, based on their own particular issues. You will have a full understanding of the theory and practical application of these powerful processes, including when and when not to use each tool. The total benefit is not just to apply the thinking process, but to develop intuition and have the ability to combine logic and intuition in the same thinking process.

New integrated approach to site selection makes it easier to find optimal sites

Responding to the increasingly complex nature of modern commerce and trade, this book integrates location science and modeling with geographical information systems (GIS). As you advance through the text, you'll discover optimal solutions for practical, real-life "siting" problems. In addition, the authors successfully demonstrate how this integrated approach enables you to:

Be more productive and more efficient

Produce better data and models

Develop better techniques for arriving at a solution

Provide better graphic representations of location alternatives

Business Site Selection, Location Analysis, and GIS begins with a general introduct-ory chapter followed by introductory chapters on GIS and model building fundamentals. Next, the authors explore how to use models to analyze existing marketing and distribution systems as well as the siting of a single facility. Lastly, the book examines designing a system while making multiple simultaneous siting decisions.

Each chapter features exercises that enable you to put your new skills and knowledge into practice, solving realistic siting problems. In addition, all chapters include a section that defines key terms and concepts as well as a reference section that enables you to explore individual topics in greater depth.

Clearly written and easy to follow, this text does not require any prerequisites, making it appro-priate for undergraduate and graduate courses as well as for any professional who wants to take advantage of the most advanced and effective methods for optimizing the site selection for a business.

The book presents the proceedings of the 6th EAI International Conference on Management of Manufacturing Systems (MMS 2021), which took place online on October 6, 2021. The conference covered management of manufacturing systems with support for Industry 4.0, logistics and intelligent manufacturing systems and applications, cooperation management and its effective applications. Topics include RFID applications, economic impacts in logistics, ICT support for Industry 4.0, industrial and smart logistics, intelligent manufacturing systems and applications, and much more.

The most comprehensive guide to facility management--revised and extensively updated for the 21st century

From the moment it was first published, Facility Management became the ultimate reference for facility and design professionals who want to create a productive workplace that corresponds to the short- and long-term goals of their corporation. This Second Edition of the facility manager's bible provides complete, fully up-to-date information and guidance on the evolving facility management profession that will help facility professionals and their service providers meet and exceed these goals.

Among this guidebook's outstanding features are its hands-on approach and the use of relevant exhibits including samples, policies, procedures, and forms. It provides practical guidance on a host of issues, including annual, long-range, and strategic planning; financial forecasting; real estate considerations; architectural and engineering planning and design; interior programming and space consideration; construction and renovation work; and much more.

Featuring an extensive amount of new and revised information, this new edition covers all of the very latest developments in the field, including: A major section on facility management information technology--telecommunications, computer integration, safety and security, disaster avoidance and recovery, and more More in-depth information on benchmarking and outsourcing Extensive reviews of the latest industry trends Revised coverage of strategic planning, budgeting, and maintenance and operations issues A glossary that includes terminology developed over the past decade

Facility Management, Second Edition is the complete, one-stopresource for facility professionals, architects, service providers, corporate real estate professionals, and educators. It is also an important introduction for young professionals and students considering a future in the industry.

Die Kraft-Warme-Kopplung (KWK) ist zu einem Eckpfeiler der Energie- und Klimapolitik in Deutschland und Europa geworden. Das Buch tragt dieser Entwicklung Rechnung und ermoglicht Lesern einen schnellen Einstieg in die KWK-Nutzung in Industriebetrieben, Gebaudekomplexen und Energieversorgungsunternehmen mit allen erforderlichen Angaben, um Anlagen in technischer, wirtschaftlicher und okologischer Hinsicht beurteilen zu konnen. Beispiele und Arbeitshilfen zur Anlagenauslegung, wirtschaftlichen Bewertung und Aufstellung von Emissionsbilanzen."

This book provides comprehensive coverage of issues that facility managers in the property industry need to understand and apply in the pursuit of value for money over the life span of built facilities. The authors introduce the fast-growing discipline of facility management, examine the core competencies that facility managers should possess and study different contemporary drivers of change. The book emphasises the need to consider facilities management issues at the pre-design stage of the construction process, rather than only when the building is completed, in order to maximise value for money.

When it comes to facilities planning, engineers turn to this book to explore the most current practices. The new edition continues to guide them through each step in the planning process. The updated material includes more discussions on economics, the supply chain, and ports of entry. It takes a more global perspective while incorporating new case studies to show how the information is applied in the field. Many of the chapters have been streamlined as well to focus on the most relevant topics. All of this will help engineers approach facilities planning with creativity and precision.

This book presents research tested models, methods and tools that can make the work of the facilities manager more robust and sustainable, help long-term strategic planning and support students and practitioners in FM to improve the way they approach and deal with challenges in practice. The 34 models, methods and tools are presented in relation to five typical challenges for facilities managers: Strategy development Organisational design Space planning Building projects Optimisation The chapters are short and concise, presenting a central illustration of one model, method or tool with explanatory text and short, exemplary case studies. Each chapter includes references to further reading, and the book includes a keyword index. Essential reading for all involved in the management of built assets, this book bridges the gap between robust academic research and practical industry tools. It can also be used as a handy student reference.

Process industries have a particularly urgent need for collaborative equipment management systems, but until now have lacked for programs directed toward their specific needs. TPM in Process lndustries brings together top consultants from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance to modify the original "TPM Development Program." In this volume, they demonstrate how to analyze process environments and equipment issues including process loss structure and calculation, autonomous maintenance, equipment and process improvement, and quality maintenance. For all organizations managing large equipment, facing low operator/machine ratios, or implementing extensive improvement, this text is an invaluable resource.

In the past businesses have viewed water as a minimal operational cost and not a strategic issue. However, water has now emerged as a critical issue for both corporations and the public sector in response to increased water demand, climatic risks and potentially negative impacts on brand value. This innovative book provides up-to-date information on global water issues and describes how companies can not only address these challenges but also implement high value global water strategies. It shows: why water is a critical business issue for companies which now face water risk to their operations and brands how new concepts such as embedded water and virtual water are forcing companies to think differently about how they use water to manufacture products that companies need to develop a corporate water strategy to manage it as a key business issue and capture the real value of water how companies can develop partnerships with non-governmental organizations to implement water strategies.

Physical assets (buildings, machinery, production lines, service equipment and technological hardware), are costly to run, maintain and operate. All businesses need to plan and manage their assets in the most economically advantageous way. Despite this, many of those responsible have little experience or training in the techniques required. The concepts of economic management, such as resource management, life cycle costing and through life costing, must be fully understood to ensure that the user of the assets gets the very best possible value for his money. Using clear and non-technical jargon, this book provides an understanding of the main principles and practices of terotechnology. Written for all levels of professional staff, it not only provides guidance to middle managers who have to suggest, promote or control developments in their firm or organization, but also gives senior managers a guide to promoting a more economically-aware staff.

Visual images play an integral part in the surveying, development and sale of a property. However, obtaining high quality images can often prove a challenging task. Photography for Surveyors provides even the most amateur photographer with the skills required to produce the highest quality images in the day to day surveying environment. With the increasing importance of the visual portfolio and online presence, this book is an essential guide for all those professionals looking to enhance their skills with a camera, and subsequently raise their professional profile.

A key feature of this work is that it provides a structured introduction which links the theory and practice of facilities management. It takes a holistic, inclusive view of the subject, encouraging the reader to use analytical techniques and to think ahead, resulting in better performance and more efficient management techniques.;It should be of interest to students and professionals in facilities management, estate management, building studies, business administration and leisure management.

The second edition of Corporate Real Estate Asset Management is fully up to date with the latest thought and practice on successful and efficient use of corporate office space. Written from an occupier's perspective, the book presents a ten-point CREAM model that offers advice on issues such as sustainability, workplace productivity, real estate performance measurement, change management and customer focus. In addition, new case studies provide real-life examples of how corporations in the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi actively manage their corporate real estate. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students on corporate real estate, facilities management and real estate courses and international MBA programmes.