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Bruce Haggar, The Biomedical Quality Auditor Handbook (2nd edition) 2013 to being a peerless reference for ASQs Biomedical Auditor certification (CBA), this Sigma Quality Improvement With Minitab Nd Edition / Reservoir Engineering. for... more
Bruce Haggar, The Biomedical Quality Auditor Handbook (2nd edition) 2013 to being a peerless reference for ASQs Biomedical Auditor certification (CBA), this Sigma Quality Improvement With Minitab Nd Edition / Reservoir Engineering. for The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook, Third Edition at Amazon.com. It also made for a valuable 2nd reference with a different take on the same info. The ISO 9000 family of quality management systems standards is designed to help However, the ISO certification process has been criticized as being wasteful and not As with the first edition, the down-side was that companies tended to the QMS Requirements Handbook, and the QMS Measurement Handbook.
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The aim of this research is to conduct an all-inclusive investigation on past studies of obsolescence, the issues involved, and tactics for mitigation in military-based systems. This research investigates four categories: 1. Obsolescence... more
The aim of this research is to conduct an all-inclusive investigation on past studies of obsolescence, the issues involved, and tactics for mitigation in military-based systems. This research investigates four categories: 1. Obsolescence Consequences, 2. Life Cycle Stages and Strategies for Life Cycle Management, 3. Design for Obsolescence and Cost Optimisation, and 4. Management and Tools. A quantitative approach was used to determine the key topics of the 55 articles used in this literature review. A keyword and topic matrix was used to determine the six main areas of concern in current research, and then broken down further into the four categories discussed in this paper. A deep dive into the literature shows that the main areas of concern for obsolescence are cost optimisation, obsolescence management, system life cycle, design/system refresh planning, architecture/open systems, and end-of-life (EOL) predictions. In the EOL predictions category, only one article proposed the id...
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... 291 13.3.1 Parameters, 13.3.2 Applications, 13.3.3 Electrodes, 13.3.4 Manual Arc Welding, 13.3.5 Automatic Arc Welding, 13.3.6 Sources of Current, 13.3 ... 17.4.2 Effect of Feed, 17.4.3 Effect of Rake Angle, 17.4.4 Hot Machining,... more
... 291 13.3.1 Parameters, 13.3.2 Applications, 13.3.3 Electrodes, 13.3.4 Manual Arc Welding, 13.3.5 Automatic Arc Welding, 13.3.6 Sources of Current, 13.3 ... 17.4.2 Effect of Feed, 17.4.3 Effect of Rake Angle, 17.4.4 Hot Machining, 17.4.5 Tool Wear, 17.4.6 Vibration and Chatter ...
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Project manufacturing is an operation designed to provide unique yet similar products, where every product is the result of a project (Yang 2012). The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of traditional project... more
Project manufacturing is an operation designed to provide unique yet similar products, where every product is the result of a project (Yang 2012). The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of traditional project management techniques, specifically Earned Value Management (EVM), in a manufacturing environment. This assessment was done by utilizing the case study method on 31 different projects at a large aerospace manufacturing firm. The analysis suggests that EVM may not be a useful tool in a project manufacturing environment. Furthermore, the findings indicate there is a gap between what the project team is baselining in terms of effort and what is actually getting executed to on the manufacturing floor by the manufacturing team. The extremely conservative approach to baselining by project team members results in EVM indicators that may not truly reflect the true health of the project on the manufacturing floor.
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This report summarizes three documents: Multiyear Research Plan, Volume I FY 1989 Task Reports, and Volume II Appendices. These documents describe tasks that were undertaken from November 1988 to December 1989, the first year of the... more
This report summarizes three documents: Multiyear Research Plan, Volume I FY 1989 Task Reports, and Volume II Appendices. These documents describe tasks that were undertaken from November 1988 to December 1989, the first year of the project. Those tasks were: (1) the formation of a steering committee, (2) the development of a multiyear research plan, (3) analysis of the US industrialized housing industry, (4) assessment of foreign technology, (5) assessment of industrial applications, (6) analysis of computerized design and evaluation tools, and (7) assessment of energy performance of baseline and advanced industrialized housing concepts. While this document summarizes information developed in each task area, it doesn't review task by task, as Volume I FY 1989 Task Reports does, but rather treats the subject of energy efficient industrialized housing as a whole to give the reader a more coherent view. 7 figs., 9 refs.
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Technology and changes in the economy continually evolve the role the Certified Quality Engineer. If you are aiming to add this certification to prove what you know, or if you already hold a CQE, this handbook can help you by covering... more
Technology and changes in the economy continually evolve the role the Certified Quality Engineer. If you are aiming to add this certification to prove what you know, or if you already hold a CQE, this handbook can help you by covering every aspect of the CQE Body of Knowledge. Use this guide to brush up on your understanding of principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook covers applied technologies including development and operation of quality control systems, application, analysis testing and inspection procedures. Not only that, but this book will give you an understanding of human factors and motivation, and the knowledge to develop and administer management information systems. Using this helpful book compiled by experts you can learn more about all aspects of the CQE Body of Knowledge.
The Florida Department of Transportation utilizes two verification testing models in Contractor Quality Control (CQC) system; the Material and non-Material Models. The basic difference between the two models is that, under the Material... more
The Florida Department of Transportation utilizes two verification testing models in Contractor Quality Control (CQC) system; the Material and non-Material Models. The basic difference between the two models is that, under the Material Model, the verification testing of CQC is outsourced and conducted by external material consultants/verification technicians. The main objectives of this study are to (1) collect available data about the Material and non-Material Models; (2) analyze the quality performance of both models; (3) perform a risk analysis study on the non-detection of failing materials; and (4) conduct a cost analysis study to compare the overall costs involved in both models. The analysis shows that the application of the Material Model system results in the same level of quality associated with the non-Material Model. The two models also appeared to have comparable levels of low risk. Although the cost analysis shows there are some cost savings if the Material Model is to...
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The intensive implementation of the Quality function deployment (QFD) in the design of projects with six sigma initiatives exposed some problems that enterprises faced while mapping the customer needs and expectations into engineering... more
The intensive implementation of the Quality function deployment (QFD) in the design of projects with six sigma initiatives exposed some problems that enterprises faced while mapping the customer needs and expectations into engineering characteristics. These problems are revealed in the alignment of business strategies to the customer expectations. This paper deals with the issue of strategic planning in which QFD is used to assess the alignment between customer requirements and business strategies. A business alignment clock along with a new framework will be introduced that integrates enterprise business architecture (EBA) with QFD. Relationships inside the QFD matrix will be quantitatively defined using various multivariate data analysis techniques. The results of these relationships will be exploited to generate competitive priorities and verify the consistency with the enterprise action plans.
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The world is evolving, and it has transformed from the industrial age to the era of connected and intelligent products in both organizations and competition. The advances in technology in the last decade have led to the introduction of a... more
The world is evolving, and it has transformed from the industrial age to the era of connected and intelligent products in both organizations and competition. The advances in technology in the last decade have led to the introduction of a new term called Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution and that has led to the emergence of the term Quality 4.0. Quality 4.0 is the digitalization of traditional quality approaches and the focus on the use of digital tools to improve an organization’s ability to meet customers’ requirements with high quality. The purpose of this paper is to assess the environments of higher education institutions (HEIs) against the 11 axes of LNS Research Quality 4.0 framework and provide insights about their readiness for Quality 4.0 transformation. The framework helps the organizations digitalize their traditional quality practices and transform to Quality 4.0 through exploring the traditional quality—Quality 4.0 continuum of tools and/or concepts relat...
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Recently, engineering graduates who acquired different skills, as well as leadership capabilities, are very much demanded to maintain high-level innovation, dealing with emerging technologies, and fulfilling the various needs of the... more
Recently, engineering graduates who acquired different skills, as well as leadership capabilities, are very much demanded to maintain high-level innovation, dealing with emerging technologies, and fulfilling the various needs of the public. Consequently, it is necessary that academicians in engineering programs develop appropriate curricula to achieve excellence in engineering education. Being accredited from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is an indication that an academic program has fulfilled international standards in engineering education. The main element in ABET evaluation process is Student Outcomes (SOs) as they incorporate several capabilities and skills expected by stakeholders such as employers. In this study, we used Interpretive Structural Modeling technique (ISM), which is a soft operational research technique, to prioritize SOs and develop a precise study plan for the Industrial Engineering program at Department of Industrial and Managem...
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ABSTRACT With the evolution of new technologies in manufacturing and service industries, the role of quality professionals has changed to accommodate the desire to be more competitive in the global markets. Quality engineers have... more
ABSTRACT With the evolution of new technologies in manufacturing and service industries, the role of quality professionals has changed to accommodate the desire to be more competitive in the global markets. Quality engineers have continuously felt the need to must adept to the new environment with the development of ways to implement quality in this new age of high technology, lean manufacturing, six sigma, total quality management and other innovative problem solving techniques. New roles for quality engineers include responsibilities for ensuring quality activities effectively, developing ways for optimized cycle time and implementing continuous improvement, and the use of emerging technologies to create value for better customer satisfaction and improved business performance. This paper highlights the evolution of quality throughout the ages and the ever-changing body of knowledge for quality engineers to accommodate new ways of conducting business and enhancing their knowledge of quality engineering and management. It also highlights the basic knowledge and skills for quality engineers to successfully understand and infuse modern quality management into such ever-changing environments.
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ABSTRACT Aims to develop an approach to deploy practically a concurrent engineering environment. Deployment here signifies a combination of two important elements: translation from one language to another, and team decision making. The... more
ABSTRACT Aims to develop an approach to deploy practically a concurrent engineering environment. Deployment here signifies a combination of two important elements: translation from one language to another, and team decision making. The translation of the customer's vision into physical reality by the product development team is described. Towards this end, computer graphics with virtual reality capabilities will be used in order to help customers communicate their requirements. Examines the utilization of graphic capabilities of computers into a new digressive approach for concurrent engineering that combines the concepts of quality function deployment, reverse engineering and virtual reality.
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... DOI: 10.1080/14783360410001680099 Ahmad K. Elshennawy a * pages 603-614. ... Quality is not a recent invention; it has been in existence for as long as the human race. Egyptian, Greek,Roman, and various other civilizations produced... more
... DOI: 10.1080/14783360410001680099 Ahmad K. Elshennawy a * pages 603-614. ... Quality is not a recent invention; it has been in existence for as long as the human race. Egyptian, Greek,Roman, and various other civilizations produced wonders in various fields. ...
Research Interests: Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Customer Satisfaction, Statistical Process Control, and 13 moreQuality Engineering, Quality Control, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Business and Management, Taguchi Methods, Total Quality Management, Service industry, Taguchi method, Cycle Time, Emerging Technology, Body of Knowledge, and Loss function
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Continuous improvement is a reflection of the culture of a company whose goal is to respond to the needs of its customers. It may not only result in better customer satisfaction, but in increased productivity, profitability and employee... more
Continuous improvement is a reflection of the culture of a company whose goal is to respond to the needs of its customers. It may not only result in better customer satisfaction, but in increased productivity, profitability and employee satisfaction. This paper presents a study of how a continuous improvement- based quality management system might be implemented in the modular housing
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... 291 13.3.1 Parameters, 13.3.2 Applications, 13.3.3 Electrodes, 13.3.4 Manual Arc Welding, 13.3.5 Automatic Arc Welding, 13.3.6 Sources of Current, 13.3 ... 17.4.2 Effect of Feed, 17.4.3 Effect of Rake Angle, 17.4.4 Hot Machining,... more
... 291 13.3.1 Parameters, 13.3.2 Applications, 13.3.3 Electrodes, 13.3.4 Manual Arc Welding, 13.3.5 Automatic Arc Welding, 13.3.6 Sources of Current, 13.3 ... 17.4.2 Effect of Feed, 17.4.3 Effect of Rake Angle, 17.4.4 Hot Machining, 17.4.5 Tool Wear, 17.4.6 Vibration and Chatter ...
... Fiegenbaum defined total quality control as an effective system for integrating the quality-development, quality ... The ultimate goal of such a process is customer satisfaction. ... system will ensure that TQM activities are... more
... Fiegenbaum defined total quality control as an effective system for integrating the quality-development, quality ... The ultimate goal of such a process is customer satisfaction. ... system will ensure that TQM activities are implemented in each phase of the product development life ...
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... The term 'Lean Thinking' was coined by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones in their book,Lean Thinking (Womack & Jones, 199616. Womack, J. and... more
... The term 'Lean Thinking' was coined by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones in their book,Lean Thinking (Womack & Jones, 199616. Womack, J. and Jones, D. 1996. Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation , New York: Simon &Shuster. ...
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ABSTRACT For the last decade, American companies have been playing catch-up in the area of quality and productivity. Japanese companies and other foreign competitors have moved into markets that were once dominated by American companies,... more
ABSTRACT For the last decade, American companies have been playing catch-up in the area of quality and productivity. Japanese companies and other foreign competitors have moved into markets that were once dominated by American companies, by producing higher quality products. The problem to date in the U.S. has obviously not been the lack of resources or documentation on quality and improvement programs, but the misdirection of these programs and the lack of total management commitment. Total Quality Management (TQM) is seen as an effective method that will accomplish the task of higher quality levels, and increased productivity.The purpose of Total Quality Management is to implement a process that is long term and continuous, in which all of management participates in establishing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization, beginning with their own function in the organization. TQM integrates the fundamental techniques and principles of Quality Function Deployment, Taguchi Methods, Statistical Process Control, Just-In-Time, and existing management tools into a structured approach. The primary objective of this approach is to incorporate quality and integrity into all functions at all levels of the organization.This paper examines the TQM process, philosophy, concepts, attributes and how it can be used to develop a “quality-based” culture. The paper also examines the introduction and implementation of the TQM process at an electronic's manufacturer.
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This paper explores the characteristics of the quality control function with a focus on ergonomics design to the production system. The objective is to provide a set of design attributes to aid in the work environment which enhances the... more
This paper explores the characteristics of the quality control function with a focus on ergonomics design to the production system. The objective is to provide a set of design attributes to aid in the work environment which enhances the quality control function. It is important to ...
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... of inspection error has led to the development of approaches other than Guthrie-Johns/Hald models. This section briefly describes some of the work done in this area. The work is given from oldest to most recent. Minimization of the... more
... of inspection error has led to the development of approaches other than Guthrie-Johns/Hald models. This section briefly describes some of the work done in this area. The work is given from oldest to most recent. Minimization of the Objective Function Hailey [15] summarizes the ...
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ABSTRACT This paper presents the results of a six sigma study that targets the issue of measuring the current performance of a new online delivery system that is offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the... more
ABSTRACT This paper presents the results of a six sigma study that targets the issue of measuring the current performance of a new online delivery system that is offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and assessing its capabilities. The objective of the study is to improve the faculty and students’ satisfaction and ensure a leaner process in delivering online courses. The results and recommendations of the study are also presented.
ABSTRACT The intensive implementation of the Quality function deployment (QFD) in the design of projects with six sigma initiatives exposed some problems that enterprises faced while mapping the customer needs and expectations into... more
ABSTRACT The intensive implementation of the Quality function deployment (QFD) in the design of projects with six sigma initiatives exposed some problems that enterprises faced while mapping the customer needs and expectations into engineering characteristics. These problems are revealed in the alignment of business strategies to the customer expectations. This paper deals with the issue of strategic planning in which QFD is used to assess the alignment between customer requirements and business strategies. A business alignment clock along with a new framework will be introduced that integrates enterprise business architecture (EBA) with QFD. Relationships inside the QFD matrix will be quantitatively defined using various multivariate data analysis techniques. The results of these relationships will be exploited to generate competitive priorities and verify the consistency with the enterprise action plans.
... The term 'Lean Thinking' was coined by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones in their book,Lean Thinking (Womack & Jones, 199616. Womack, J. and... more
... The term 'Lean Thinking' was coined by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones in their book,Lean Thinking (Womack & Jones, 199616. Womack, J. and Jones, D. 1996. Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation , New York: Simon &Shuster. ...