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Kanban is the name given to the inventory control card used in a pull system. The primary benefit of kanban is to reduce overproduction, the worst of the seven deadly wastes. A true kanban system prod

The third edition of the book introduces the fundamentals of the finite element method through simple examples and an applications-oriented approach using the latest computational tools. Using the tra

Modern statistical methods allow the analyst to fit and assess models as well as to undertake supervised or unsupervised learning to extract information. Contemporary data science requires tight integ

Practical advice is given for improving narrative design and writing in mobile/social games. While storytelling in mobile/social games has improved in the last 5 years, it’s still maturing. This book

Throughout history, there has been an intrinsic need for humans to detect deception in other humans. Developed in 1923, the polygraph machine was a tool designed to do just this. To date, there have b

Since the publication of the first edition in 2011, new security threats have come to the forefront. Among these, we have heard about terrorist weapons/delivery methods becoming increasingly sophistic

Discover New Methods for Dealing with High-Dimensional Data A sparse statistical model has only a small number of nonzero parameters or weights; therefore, it is much easier to estimate and interpret

Visual tools are an essential part of any lean transformation, and understanding correct application of appropriate tools is crucial. This book clearly illustrates how successful organizations, such a

Applying lean to the supply chain is a hot topic. While lean operations can produce significant benefits to an organization, the greatest benefits will not be realized unless lean is extended beyond t

The benefits of advanced manufacturing methods can't be realized until they're practiced consistently and proficiently by your entire workforce. Here's a simple, low-cost way to get everyone on board

This book provides techniques for managers to motivate and manage offshore center teams to achieve higher productivity. Readers learn how to integrate the offshore center with the head office to make

The world population is projected to reach nine billion by 2050, and in the coming years, global food demand is expected to increase by 50% or more. Higher crop productivity gains in the future will h

In many places in the world, forests dominate landscapes and provide various products. Future climate change could profoundly alter the productivity of forest ecosystems and species composition. Until

Illegal online file sharing costs companies tens of billions of dollars of lost revenues around the world annually and results on lost productivity, various psychological, and significant reduction of

This two semester textbook covers basic and up to date knowledge of variable speed electric drives that drive the engine of change in industry for better productivity and energy savings, from electric

Eastern oak forests, one of the largest deciduous forest complexes in the world, are highly prized for their aesthetics, biodiversity, ecological services, and economic productivity. Appropriate manag

Today high volumes of spam not only waste resources and impede productivity, but also present severe threats to computer system security and personal privacy. This book introduces research on anti-spa

In a "pull" production system, the final process pulls needed parts from the previous process, which pulls from the process before it, and so on, as determined by customer demand. This allows you to o

Google's Executive Productivity Advisor offers insights on how to make the new way of work work for you, providing actionable steps to optimize your productivity, accomplish more, prevent burnout, and cultivate a harmonious work-life balance.Every day, tens of thousands of Google employees, from executives to interns, rely on Laura Mae Martin's tips and best practices for how to make the most of their time. Now, with Uptime, Laura brings her unique approach to productivity and wellbeing to anyone who wants to be more effective and experience "calm accomplishment" whether at work, at school, or in their own personal lives.Laura began her Google career in sales, but quickly carved out a niche for herself as a productivity expert. For more than a decade, she's been coaching Google executives and employees on how to achieve a state of "productivity Zen" -- a holistic approach to conquering everything from the avalanche of emails in their inboxes to becoming the master of their own calendar

Equipment downtime can bring a lean manufacturing operation to a complete standstill. Total productive maintenance (TPM) is such a fundamental part of becoming lean because a machine failure at one st

Standard work is an agreed upon set of work procedures that effectively combines people, materials, and machines to maintain quality, efficiency, safety, and predictability. Work is described precisel

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Each press-out piece is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create three-dimensional orna

Every year since 1958 an international jury has convened in Holland under the auspices of the World Press Photo Foundation to choose the finest press photographsof the year. Universally recognized as

Although batching often appears more efficient than one piece flow for an individual task, the practice creates waste for other parts of the organization that more than offset the perceived benefits.

I Can Be An ... Astronaut (with 3 press-out models) Find out if you have what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astronauts preparing for their mission and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of an astronaut, a rocket and a moon buggy. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be an astronaut!I Can Be A ... Firefighter (with 3 press-out models) Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answering an emergency call and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of a firefighter, a fire engine and a fire dog. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be a firefighter!

Each press-out design is intricately decorated with turquoise foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create super-cool

Struggling to apply Lean effectively in your office environment? Office Lean is a book for anyone who wants to apply Lean better in contexts where the work is both intangible and complex. it explains

This book helps participants in agile software development environments learn to become leaders. Facilitative leaders should be at every level of the organization, from individual contributor to infor