Global machining competitiveness has evolved to the level that requires a holistic approach to management and technology implementation. Connectivity, data, and digitization provide opportunities for significant improvements in modeling, programming, simulation, productivity, and real-time decision making.
This book demonstrates how to integrate these technological advancements with Lean, Six Sigma, CNC programming, quality, and machining best practices to create an agile machining organization capable of winning against competition anywhere in the world.
Written for the entire organization, this book focuses on the business of machining and how to develop the infrastructure and people to yield exceptional quality, delivery, and profits. The author introduces a new model—the Machining Pyramid—that integrates, people, equipment, and robust processes to create the architecture and blueprint for high performance.
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1 : Pyramide
Layer 1 : Foundation
Chapter 2 : Quality System
Chapter 3 : People
Chapter 4 : Leadership
Chapter 5 : Equipment
Chapter 6 : Information Technology
Layer 2 : Skill Level
Chapter 7 : Lean
Chapter 8 : Six Sigma
Chapter 9 : CNC Program Validation
Chapter 10 : Routing Integrity
Layer 3 : Execution Level
Chapter 11 : Scheduling/Capacity Management
Chapter 12 : Operations Management
Chapter 13 : Supply Chain Execution
Layer 4 : Results
Chapter 14 : Low Scrap/Rework
Chapter 15 : On-Time Delivery
Layer 5 : Ultimate Results
Chapter 16 : Profit
Chapter 17 : For Machinists Only
Chapter 18 : Sales
Chapter 19 : Selling or Acquiring a Machining Company
Chapter 20 : Machining Ten Commandments
Chapter 21 : Future
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