Strategic Continuous Process Improvement
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. Proven methods for achieving continuous process improvementResolve "quality chaos" by creating a link between quality problems and their optimal solutions. With a focus on building an integrated quality environment, Strategic Continuous Process Improvement: Which Quality Tools to Use and When to Use Them begins by discussing the different types of continuous process improvement (CPI) systems available.This practical guide explains how to implement a strategic performance model and select and integrate appropriate metrics to achieve desired results. Tested techniques for executing an improvement process are included along with real-world examples. The book concludes with a plan to help you sustain an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement in your organization.Find out how to:Identify CPI opportunitiesEvaluate various CPI options using comparative benchmarksUnderstand the characteristics of each quality optionMap CPI characteristics against quality problemsSelect the appropriate tool to fit a specific quality problemRecognize the role of governance and performance reviewsCascade and communicate CPI throughout your organizationMove the needle toward successful process optimization
Gerhard Plenert, Ph.D., CPIM, has 25+ years of professional experience in quality and change management consulting, including work on Lean and Six Sigma methods. He has 13 years of academic experience, and he published more than 150 articles and nine books, including International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (a United Nations International Trade Center Book - 2005) andReinventing Lean: Introducing Lean Management into the Supply Chain.
This practical guide explains how to choose the right methodology or group of methodologies for any company and/or situation to achieve continuous improvement, and stay competitive in today's tough economy.