Carti Sigma

Robert Ludlum

Protocolul Sigma - Oferta

James Rollins

Altar of Eden

Editura: Harper

Anul aparitiei: 2011

"Every James Rollins delivers mach-speed mayhem, throat-clutching suspense, high-style adventure, and a terrific story told terrifically." --Steve Berry, author of The Romanov Prophecy The thriller king praised for his "edge-of-your-seat excitement" ( San Francisco Chronicle ), James Rollins storms the New York Times bestseller list with every novel he writes. With his latest breathtaking blockbuster, Altar of Eden, Rollins takes a breather from his Sigma Force adventures ( Map of Bones, Black Order, The Judas Strain, et al) while delivering all the action, surprise, and intensity for which he's well known--and loved. Combining science, history, and breakneck suspense--and a secret tied to the Book of Genesis-- Altar of Eden is sure to satisfy every James Rollins fan while winning over a slew of new converts.

James Rollins

The Devil Colony LP: A SIGMA Force Novel

Editura: Harperluxe

Anul aparitiei: 2011

"Every James Rollins delivers mach-speed mayhem; throat-clutching suspense; high-style adventure; and a terrific story told terrifically. He makes the rest us look bad." --Steve Berry, author of The Emperor's Tomb "This guy doesn't write novels--he builds roller coasters." -- Booklist New York Times bestselling thrill-master James Rollins is back with The Devil Colony, another electrifying combination of suspense, history, science, action, and ingenious speculation. In The Devil Colony , Sigma Force stalwarts Painter Crowe and Commander Grayson Pierce must investigate a gruesome massacre in the Rocky Mountains and root out a secret cabal that has been manipulating momentous events since the time of the original thirteen colonies. Once again, Rollins delivers a spine-tingler that will leave fans of Michael Crichton, The Da Vinci Code, and Indiana Jones breathless--as he exposes the dark truth behind the founding of America.

James Rollins

Deep Fathom LP

Editura: Harperluxe

Anul aparitiei: 2011

"[Rollins] will make your toes curl and your free hand clutch the armchair as you speed through the pages." -- Tampa Tribune "James Rollins knows adventure." -- Chicago Sun Times A sensational early work from "one of the most inventive storytellers writing today" (Lincoln Child)--the third pulse-pounding adventure novel from perennial New York Times bestselling thrill-master James Rollins-- Deep Fathom is an extraordinary story of desperate survival and mysterious discoveries. The acclaimed creator of Sigma Force seamlessly combines action, science, lore, and breathtaking suspense in this classic tale of a lost civilization and a wondrous journey to a beguiling world beneath the sea. Part Michael Crichton, part Douglas Preston, part Indiana Jones, yet completely, exhilaratingly Rollins, Deep Fathom is an undersea roller coaster ride that never slows down from the first page through the explosive climax.

Roland R. Cavanagh, Robert P. Neuman, Peter S. Pande

The Six SIGMA Way Team Fieldbook: An Implementation Guide for Process Improvement Teams

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2001

This companion guide to the bestselling The Six Sigma Way focuses on the project improvement teams that do the real, in-the-trenches work of Six Sigma--measuring performance, improving quality and saving millions in the process. The Six Sigma Way Team Fieldbook is a highly practical reference for team leaders and members, outlining both the methods that have made Six Sigma successful and the basic steps a team must follow in an improvement effort. Written by three veteran trainers of Six Sigma "Black Belts" and teams at GE, Sun Microsystems, and Sears, this hands-on guide helps teams obtain the skills they need to identify a product, service, or process that needs improvement or redesign; gather data on the process and the rate of defects; find ways to improve quality up to a Six Sigma level--just 3.4 defects per million; and much more. * Includes dozens of data-gathering forms and Six Sigma tools and worksheets * Describes key improvement methods in a concise "how-to" format with checklists and tips

Pete Pande, Rath & Strong, Peter S. Pande

What Is Six SIGMA?

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2001

A brief introduction to Six Sigma-- for employees Six Sigma is today's most talked-about system for improving the quality of organizational processes. Written by bestselling author Peter Pande, What Is Six Sigma? is a concise summary of the core themes and processes of Six Sigma. Unlike almost all other books on Six Sigma, it is written for the employees of organizations rolling out Six Sigma--not just managers. This helpful overview describes what Six Sigma is, why companies are implementing it, and how employees can make it a success in their own organizations. Based on the bestselling The Six Sigma Way, this accessable introduction to Six Sigma answers typical employee questions, concerns, and even skepticism about this revolutionary program. Includes: The six themes of Six Sigma A five-step roadmap to Six Sigma implementation The 10 basic tools of Six Sigma, with an entire page devoted to each

Greg Brue, Roger A. Formisano, Brue Greg

Six SIGMA for Managers

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2002

"THE BRIEFCASE BOOKS SERIES" Now translated into nine languages! This reader-friendly, icon-rich series is must reading for all managers at every level. All managers, whether brand new to their positions or well established in the corporate hierarchy, can use a little "brushing up" now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their corporations. Six Sigma--one of the hottest topics in today's manufacturing circles--is a statistical concept that characterizes nearly zero defects in any process. But its successful implementation involves a whole new set of management practices. "Six Sigma for Managers "will help managers better understand this concept and how to facilitate the learning, cooperation, skills improvement, and commitment required to make Six Sigma processes a reality in any organization.

David T. Rowlands, Bill Kastle, Michael L. George

What Is Lean Six SIGMA

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

A quick introduction on how to use Lean Six Sigma to improve your workplace, meet your goals, and better serve your customers. Lean Six Sigma combines the two most important improvement trends of our time: making work better (using Six Sigma) and making work faster (using Lean principles). In this plain-English guide, you'll discover how this remarkable quality improvement method can give you the tools to identify and eliminate waste and quality problems in your own work area. Packed with diagrams, cartoons, and real-life examples, What is Lean Six Sigma? reveals the "four keys" of Lean Six Sigma and how they apply to your own job: Delight your customers with speed and quality Improve your processes Work together for maximum gain Base decisions on data and facts You'll see the big picture of what your company hopes to gain with Lean Six Sigma, how it may affect your work area, and what it can mean to you personally.

Rod Howes, Greg Brue

The McGraw Hill 36 Hour Six SIGMA Course

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Learn the essentials of Six Sigma in just 36 hours The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Six Sigma Course provides you with the knowledge you need to understand, implement, and manage a Six Sigma program. This detailed yet accessible guide explores 10 essential Six Sigma tools for manufacturing along with other core components of a Six Sigma program.

John Maxey, David T. Rowlands, Michael L. George

The Lean Six SIGMA Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 70 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed: A Quick Reference Guide to 70 Tools for Impro

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Vital tools for implementing Lean Six Sigma--what they are, how they work, and which to use The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides: Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy Sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tips Lean Six Sigma is today's leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook , you'll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success--one tool at a time.

Michael Bremer, Thomas McCarty, Lorraine Daniels

The Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

EXTREME SIX SIGMA: A new series that takes Six Sigma to the next level The Six Sigma Operational Methods Series goes beyond simply explaining Six Sigma basics to interested managers--these are hard-core working tools of statistical methods, quantitative and intense, aimed at mathematically sophisticated Six Sigma practitioners unwilling to settle for anything less than peak performance in manufacturing and services. Written by four instructors from the world-renowned Motorola University, this handbook provides the tools Six Sigma Black Belts and Master Black Belts need to deal with the most intractable business problems. The authors show how to integrate research and development, manufacturing, human resources, finance, marketing, quality, and customer service with corporate vision, mission, and key strategies. * Tools for estimating quality project cost on a project by project basis * A complete guide to understanding and writing financial reports * Methodologies for leading multiple projects * Problem-solving tools like Design for Six Sigma and TRIZ Contents: Strategy: Planning for Six Sigma * Project Management * Performance Reporting * Leadership for Six Sigma: Organizing for ...

Sid Kemp

Quality Management Demystified

Editura: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Get past the hype to discover what quality management programs really work Quality Management Demystified provides the basic terms, concepts, and tools for defining, measuring, and managing quality, from the earliest efforts at quality assurance and quality control, through Total Quality Management, to the rise and possible fall of Six Sigma.

Michael Grieves

Product Lifecycle Management: Driving the Next Generation of Lean Thinking

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the newest wave in productivity. This revolutionary approach is an outcome of lean thinking; however, PLM eliminates waste and efficiency across all aspects of a product's life--from design to deployment--not just in its manufacture. By using people, product information, processes, and technology to reduce wasted time, energy, and material across an organization and into the supply chain, PLM drives the next generation of lean thinking. Now PLM pioneer Michael Grieves offers everyone from Six Sigma and lean practitioners to supply chain managers, product developers, and consultants a proven framework for adopting this information-driven approach. Product Lifecycle Management shows you how to greatly enhance your firm's productivity by integrating the efforts of your entire organization. Most companies are seeing the returns of their efforts in lean methods diminishing, as the most fruitful applications have already been addressed. Here, Grieves reveals how PLM gives you an opportunity to make improvements both within and across functional areas in order to increase agility, optimize efficiency, and reduce costs across the board. He gives you ...

Suzanne Turner

The Little Black Book of Management: Essential Tools for Getting Results NOW

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2010

All the essential tools managers could ever need--in one handy guide! "Describes in simple terms the practical tools . . . to achieve success." -- Alan Mulally, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company Real-world tested, real-world proven in organizations ranging in size from global titans like Boeing and Motorola to mom-and-pops and home businesses, The Little Black Book of Management is the ideal handbook for busy executives, managers, and entrepreneurs like you. In this unique, practical, and easy-to-use guide, you get nearly 100 potent indispensable tools, organized for ease-of-use, including: - Time management - Brainstorming - Presentations - Process management (Six Sigma, balanced scorecard) - Communication/teambuilding Save time and money by tackling in-house such critical tasks as brand development, marketing mix, breakeven analysis, or even designing a business excellence framework. Concise, comprehensive, and organized for immediate access to the right tools for the job, The Little Black Book of Management is your one-stop source for all the essential tools managers need to develop the performance of their teams and organizations. Suzanne Turner owns and manages Potenza, ...

Linda L. Brennan

Operations Management

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Take a crash course in boosting operational efficiency! Whether a business manufactures trucks, delivers packages, or sells coffee, it lives and breathes on its operations. Without exception. Ensuring smooth, efficient processes is a challenging task--but the rewards are immense. The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Operations Management puts you on the fast track to bolstering and managing the effectiveness of your organization's operations. Complete with exercises, self-tests, and an online final exam, this virtual immersion course in operations management teaches you how to: Evaluate and measure existing systems' performance Use quality management tools like Six Sigma and Lean Production Design new, improved processes Define, plan, and control costs of projects Take this in-depth course on operations management and put your vision into action. This is the only book on the syllabus. Class begins now!

Paul Keller

Six Sigma Demystified

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Learning Six Sigma CAN be a painless process! Six Sigma is among the most effective process methods used today--and it's also among the most baffling topics to those new to the subject. The good news is Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD, second edition, explains it all in a language you'll understand. This easy-to-understand reference teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise--without confusing statistics and formulas. In no time, you'll develop the skills you need to solve problems, anticipate customer needs, and meet the demands of the most challenging markets. Filled with practical hands-on advice and essential organizational tips, Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD provides a complete blueprint for developing strategies, plotting growth, and performing at peak efficiency for maximum profits. This fast and easy guide offers: Proven techniques for building a solid Six Sigma infrastructure Tips for deploying projects using DMAIC methodology Clear advice on when and how to use specific problem-solving tools Essential calculations and assumptions Case studies, quizzes, and a final exam that reinforce what you've learned Simple enough for a beginner but challenging ...

Richard Schroeder, Mikel Harry

Six SIGMA: The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing the World's Top Corporations

Editura: Broadway Business

Anul aparitiei: 2006

The extraordinary breakthrough management program--heralded by GE, Motorola, and AlliedSignal--that is sweeping corporate America with its unprecedented ability to achieve superior financial results. Six Sigma is the most powerful breakthrough management tool ever devised, promising increased market share, cost reductions, and dramatic improvements in bottom-line profitability for companies of any size. The darling of Wall Street, it has become the mantra of Fortune 500 boardrooms around the world because it works. What is Six Sigma? It is first and foremost a business process that enables companies to increase profits dramatically by streamlining operations, improving quality, and eliminating defects or mistakes in everything a company does, from filling out purchase orders to manufacturing airplane engines. While traditional quality programs have focused on detecting and correcting defects, Six Sigma encompasses something broader: It provides specific methods to re-create the process itself so that defects are never produced in the first place. Most companies operate at a three- to four-sigma level, where the cost of defects is roughly 20 to 30 percent of revenues. By approaching ...

Bradley James

Improving Business Processes Using Lean

Editura: Business Expert Press

Anul aparitiei: 2011

This textbook is a concise introduction to the essential concepts and tools used in the "Lean" method of improving business processes; it constitutes a sufficient "toolkit" to enable a reader to successfully improve business processes in their workplace. While Lean was first applied in manufacturing, arguably evolving out of the Toyota Production System, it is now applied widely to service and administrative processes as well. Lean, in comparison with other business improvement processes such as Six Sigma, relies on intuitive concepts rather than complex mathematics. Thus, a short, non-technical, understandable, and engaging text can successfully convey the essential principles of Lean and empower the reader. Besides describing the concepts of Lean, plentiful examples and brief case studies illustrate the application of Lean in different contexts including manufacturing, healthcare, food service, administrative processes, distribution, and retail. Besides giving a clear idea of how to apply Lean in various contexts, the examples illustrate which Lean tools are most appropriate in the various contexts. This book focuses on "how" to do Lean in terms of what the Lean tools are and how ...

Motwani Jaideep, Ptacek Rob, Fleming Richard

Lean Sigma Methods and Tools for Service Organizations

Editura: Business Expert Press

Anul aparitiei: 2012

Every business aspires to be competitive and profitable in its market. To do this, an organization needs to offer customers value propositions, which may be manifest in the product it produces or the service it provides. This in turn will create customer loyalty and growth. There are a number of organizational philosophies and strategies used by businesses to help accomplish this goal, among which are the concepts of Six Sigma and Lean. This book proposes to integrate the best practices from each of these philosophies and apply them to a customer-focused organization-a cruise ship-whose overriding mission is to deliver superior service to its customers. The authors demonstrate in this book how key components of both Six Sigma and Lean-such as identifying and removing defects, elimination of waste, metrics, speed of delivery, and the seamless integration of these concepts and practices throughout the operation-serve to enhance the kind of value propositions that customers recognize and that allow an organization to be successful.

Strobel Brian

Pursuing Excellence A Values-Based, Systems Approach to Help Companies Become More Resilient

Editura: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2020

This book is for the people who lead our companies. Our world suffered a staggering blow. We will recover. Many of our companies are still suffering. Some of them will not recover. 　 We're in a time of disruption. A company's culture will play a big part in managing through this disruption. Senior leaders must establish a clear purpose, a strong set of core values, and a plan to translate strategy into action. Companies will be seeking to transform, to become more efficient and resilient. Most attempts to do so fail. They fail because we try to solve the wrong problem with the wrong system. We attempt to change the way people act. But to achieve sustained improvement, we must focus on changing the way they think.　　 Over the last thirty years, we've experimented with Lean, Six Sigma, and other improvement initiatives. Each failed to move beyond average performance and sustain transformational improvement. Average then became a learned behavior. 　 To move forward, we must unlearn some things. We must change our problem definition and our defined systems. And we can do this by framing the problem through the lens of Operational Excellence. ...