Survival and thriving in today's business environment require
companies to continuously strive for operational excellence at all
levels of the organization. Simply working to maintain existing
operations is not an adequate or sustainable business strategy,
especially when competing in a global market. To remain relevant,
companies must adopt a process control and continuous improvement
mentality as an integral part of their daily work activities. These
two operational disciplines form the foundation and stepping stones
for manufacturing excellence. Processes must be stable, capable,
and controlled as a prerequisite for sustainable improvement.
Sustainable improvements must be strategic, continuous, and focused
on process optimization. Modern-day manufacturing is rapidly
changing in the face of technological, geopolitical, social, and
environmental developments. These challenges are altering the way
we think and act to transform raw materials into finished goods.
Meeting these challenges requires particular attention to how we
develop and engage people and apply technology for long-term
sustainability and competitive advantage. This book takes you on a
journey to explore the fundamental elements, management practices,
improvement methods, and future direction of shop floor management.
Part 1 of this five-part manuscript considers workplace culture,
organizational structure, operational discipline, and employee
accountability as the foundation for a robust manufacturing system.
Part 2 studies the impact of process standardization, data
analytics, information sharing, communication, and people on daily
shop floor management. Once the management system has been
adequately described, Part 3 concentrates on its effective
execution, monitoring, and control with a deep look into the
people, methods, machines, materials, and environment that make it
possible. Like every good manufacturing text, efficiency and
productivity are key topics. That's why Part 4 explores various
methods, tools, and techniques associated with product and process
development, productivity improvement, agile methods, shop floor
optimization, and manufacturing excellence. The final section, Part
5, shifts focus to emerging technologies, engaging the reader to
contemplate technology's impact on the digital transformation of
the manufacturing industry.
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