This book introduces fundamental, advanced, and future-oriented scientific quality management methods for the engineering and manufacturing industries. It presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies. It introduces Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0, including quality engineering tools for software quality and offers lean quality management methods for lean manufacturing. It also bridges the gap between quality management and quality engineering, and offers a scientific methodology for problem solving and prevention. The methods, techniques, templates, and processes introduced in this book can be utilized in various areas in industry, from product engineering to manufacturing and shop floor management. This book will be of interest to manufacturing industry leaders and managers, who do not require in-depth engineering knowledge. It will also be helpful to engineers in design and suppliers in management and manufacturing, all whohave daily concerns with project and quality management. Students in business and engineering programs may also find this book useful as they prepare for careers in the engineering and manufacturing industries.
Presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies
Introduces quality engineering methods for software development
Introduces Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0
Offers lean quality management methods for lean manufacturing
Bridges the gap between quality management methods and quality engineering
Provides scientific methodology for product planning, problem solving and prevention management
Includes forms, templates, and tools that can be used conveniently in the field
Presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies
Introduces quality engineering methods for software development
Introduces Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0
Offers lean quality management methods for lean manufacturing
Bridges the gap between quality management methods and quality engineering
Provides scientific methodology for product planning, problem solving and prevention management
Includes forms, templates, and tools that can be used conveniently in the field
"This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird's eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim's stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."
- Adrian Bejan is the author of The Physics of Life: The Evolution of Everything, St. Martin's Press, 2016.
- Adrian Bejan is the author of The Physics of Life: The Evolution of Everything, St. Martin's Press, 2016.