Bruce Haggar, The Biomedical Quality Auditor Handbook (2nd edition) 2013 to being a peerless refe... 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.
The aim of this research is to conduct an all-inclusive investigation on past studies of obsolesc... 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...
Project manufacturing is an operation designed to provide unique yet similar products, where ever... 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.
This report summarizes three documents: Multiyear Research Plan, Volume I FY 1989 Task Reports, a... 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.
Technology and changes in the economy continually evolve the role the Certified Quality Engineer.... 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 Q... 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...
The intensive implementation of the Quality function deployment (QFD) in the design of projects w... 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.
The world is evolving, and it has transformed from the industrial age to the era of connected and... 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...
International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)
Recently, engineering graduates who acquired different skills, as well as leadership capabilities... 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... 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.
Bruce Haggar, The Biomedical Quality Auditor Handbook (2nd edition) 2013 to being a peerless refe... 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.
The aim of this research is to conduct an all-inclusive investigation on past studies of obsolesc... 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...
Project manufacturing is an operation designed to provide unique yet similar products, where ever... 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.
This report summarizes three documents: Multiyear Research Plan, Volume I FY 1989 Task Reports, a... 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.
Technology and changes in the economy continually evolve the role the Certified Quality Engineer.... 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 Q... 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...
The intensive implementation of the Quality function deployment (QFD) in the design of projects w... 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.
The world is evolving, and it has transformed from the industrial age to the era of connected and... 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...
International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)
Recently, engineering graduates who acquired different skills, as well as leadership capabilities... 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...
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 14783360410001680099, Jan 24, 2007
ABSTRACT With the evolution of new technologies in manufacturing and service industries, the role... 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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