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Submit a ProposalCost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies
 | By Joseph Berk Copyright: 2010 | Status: Published ISBN: 9780470609576 | Hardcover | 1 lb 270 pages | 45 illustrations Price: $85 USD  |
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Because every manufacturing company wants to cut costs but few know how to actually do so, this book will be easy to implement and guides the reader through the easy-to-read critical steps.
Audience
Managers and Engineers in manufacturing and industrial companies. The industries include any of the manufacturing fields; computers, electronics, wood products, automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, mining, etc.
Managers and Engineers in manufacturing and industrial companies. The industries include any of the manufacturing fields; computers, electronics, wood products, automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, mining, etc.
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Manufacturing Optimization Online Certificate Program
In today’s economic climate, the need to cut costs can be the difference between success and failure. Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies covers all major cost reduction areas, providing easy to read examples and advice on steps to take. It provides the roadmap for implementing recommended actions with true and tried methods by taking a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes. Based on the author’s cost reduction experience gained during 30 years of senior operations and consulting engagements with hundreds of organizations, this book includes easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement cost reduction concepts organized into five general areas --labor, material, design, process, and overhead.
Each chapter:
• Dives into a cost reduction area and starts with the bottom line first by summarizing key points
• Provides proven tactics for cutting costs without a lot of extraneous data
• Follows a qualitative and design-oriented approach
• Emphasizes quick implementation and measurable cost reduction
• Identifies who in the organization should do the work
• Outlines risks and suggested risk mitigation actions
• Contains numerous tables, graphs, and photos to show the concepts described in the book
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Visit the new ManufacturingTraining.com Blog
Manufacturing Optimization Online Certificate Program
In today’s economic climate, the need to cut costs can be the difference between success and failure. Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies covers all major cost reduction areas, providing easy to read examples and advice on steps to take. It provides the roadmap for implementing recommended actions with true and tried methods by taking a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes. Based on the author’s cost reduction experience gained during 30 years of senior operations and consulting engagements with hundreds of organizations, this book includes easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement cost reduction concepts organized into five general areas --labor, material, design, process, and overhead.
Each chapter:
• Dives into a cost reduction area and starts with the bottom line first by summarizing key points
• Provides proven tactics for cutting costs without a lot of extraneous data
• Follows a qualitative and design-oriented approach
• Emphasizes quick implementation and measurable cost reduction
• Identifies who in the organization should do the work
• Outlines risks and suggested risk mitigation actions
• Contains numerous tables, graphs, and photos to show the concepts described in the book
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Reviews
"In this introductory book, Berk not only takes a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes but also provides substantial coverage of engineering materials and production systems. It follows a more qualitative and design-oriented approach than other texts in the market, helping readers gain a better understanding of important concepts. They'll also discover how micro-economic conditions relate to the process variables in a given process as well as how to perform manufacturing science and quantitative engineering analysis of manufacturing processes.
Fred Silverman, Director Engineering, Hi-Shear Technology Corporation
"In this introductory book, Berk not only takes a modern, all-inclusive look at manufacturing processes but also provides substantial coverage of engineering materials and production systems. It follows a more qualitative and design-oriented approach than other texts in the market, helping readers gain a better understanding of important concepts. They'll also discover how micro-economic conditions relate to the process variables in a given process as well as how to perform manufacturing science and quantitative engineering analysis of manufacturing processes.
Fred Silverman, Director Engineering, Hi-Shear Technology Corporation
"Joe Berk has created a unique, practical and straightforward approach to cost reduction in manufacturing. This work provides valuable insights and concrete techniques, based on real-world experiences, to any manufacturing organization undertaking change to position itself to compete successfully in the global marketplace.â€."
-- Joe Carleone, President and COO of American Pacific Corporation
-- Joe Carleone, President and COO of American Pacific Corporation
"Cost Reduction and Optimization is an outstanding "how to" guide for any manufacturing professional (engineers and executives alike) outlining what steps are needed to make dramatic improvements in product cost and quality. The book covers all major cost reduction areas, providing easy to read examples and advice on steps to take. Any manufacturer who wants to be successful in today's hyper competitive business climate must employ most or all of cost reduction processes outlined in this book if they want to survive and prosper in the future."
-- John V.R. Krummell, President of Advance Storage Products
-- John V.R. Krummell, President of Advance Storage Products
"This book is a must for any organization. I have personally used many approaches in this book with excellent results and I highly recommend its use for cost reduction in manufacturing and industrial organizations." ."
-- Charles R. Sebastian, former President of Aerojet Ordnance Company
-- Charles R. Sebastian, former President of Aerojet Ordnance Company
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Author / Editor Details
Joseph H. Berk offers 30 years of training, management, and consulting experience in high-technology, engineering, and manufacturing organizations. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. His work is focused on helping organizations improve their engineering, manufacturing, and process capabilities, with a special emphasis on identifying and eliminating the causes of delinquent deliveries, product failures, excessive cost, and inefficient practices.
Joe's work encompasses a wide set of industries including electronics, electro-optical, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, marine, ordnance, consumer goods, water treatment, metal fabrication, and the US Department of Defense. Before starting his training/consulting practice, he held senior management positions in engineering and manufacturing. He has authored a number of professional and hobby books.
Joseph H. Berk offers 30 years of training, management, and consulting experience in high-technology, engineering, and manufacturing organizations. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from Pepperdine University. His work is focused on helping organizations improve their engineering, manufacturing, and process capabilities, with a special emphasis on identifying and eliminating the causes of delinquent deliveries, product failures, excessive cost, and inefficient practices.
Joe's work encompasses a wide set of industries including electronics, electro-optical, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, marine, ordnance, consumer goods, water treatment, metal fabrication, and the US Department of Defense. Before starting his training/consulting practice, he held senior management positions in engineering and manufacturing. He has authored a number of professional and hobby books.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Organizing a Cost-Reduction Program
Part 1 Labor
Chapter 2: Head Count
Chapter 3: Time Standards
Chapter 4: Efficiency
Chapter 5: Utilization
Chapter 6: Overtime
Chapter 7: Multiple Shifts
Chapter 8: Lost Time
Chapter 9: The Learning Curve
Part 2 Material
Chapter 10: Make-versus-Buy Determinations
Chapter 11: Inventory Minimization
Chapter 12: Material Utilization
Chapter 13: Minimizing Supplier Costs
Chapter 14: Supplier Negotiation
Chapter 15: Supplier Competition
Part 3 Process
Chapter 16: Work-Flow Optimization
Chapter 17: Setup Time Reduction
Chapter 18: Material-Handling Improvements
Chapter 19: Scrap and Rework Reduction
Chapter 20: Cleanliness
Part 4 Design
Chapter 21: The Design Approach
Chapter 22: Requirements Relaxation
Chapter 23: Tolerance Relaxation
Chapter 24: Materials Substitution
Chapter 25: Packaging
Part 5 Overhead
Chapter 26: General Overhead Expenses
Chapter 27: Travel
Chapter 28: Inspection
Gaining Disciples and Measuring Progress
Chapter 29: Suggestion Programs
Chapter 30: Measuring Progress
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Organizing a Cost-Reduction Program
Part 1 Labor
Chapter 2: Head Count
Chapter 3: Time Standards
Chapter 4: Efficiency
Chapter 5: Utilization
Chapter 6: Overtime
Chapter 7: Multiple Shifts
Chapter 8: Lost Time
Chapter 9: The Learning Curve
Part 2 Material
Chapter 10: Make-versus-Buy Determinations
Chapter 11: Inventory Minimization
Chapter 12: Material Utilization
Chapter 13: Minimizing Supplier Costs
Chapter 14: Supplier Negotiation
Chapter 15: Supplier Competition
Part 3 Process
Chapter 16: Work-Flow Optimization
Chapter 17: Setup Time Reduction
Chapter 18: Material-Handling Improvements
Chapter 19: Scrap and Rework Reduction
Chapter 20: Cleanliness
Part 4 Design
Chapter 21: The Design Approach
Chapter 22: Requirements Relaxation
Chapter 23: Tolerance Relaxation
Chapter 24: Materials Substitution
Chapter 25: Packaging
Part 5 Overhead
Chapter 26: General Overhead Expenses
Chapter 27: Travel
Chapter 28: Inspection
Gaining Disciples and Measuring Progress
Chapter 29: Suggestion Programs
Chapter 30: Measuring Progress
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BISAC SUBJECT HEADINGS
BUS070050: Business & Economics / Manufacturing Industries
TEC020000: Manufacturing
BIC CODES
KND: Manufacturing Industries
KJ: Business and Management
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