{"product_id":"cost-reduction-and-optimizatio-hardcover","title":"Cost Reduction and Optimizatio - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Berk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocuses on rapid implementation of practical, real-world cost reduction solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn today's economic climate, the need to cut costs can be the difference between success and failure. \u003ci\u003eCost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach chapter: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDives into a cost reduction area and starts with the bottom line first by summarizing key points\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides proven tactics for cutting costs without a lot of extraneous data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollows a qualitative and design-oriented approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes quick implementation and measurable cost reduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies who in the organization should do the work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines risks and suggested risk mitigation actions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains numerous tables, graphs, and photos to show the concepts described in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eFred Silverman\u003c\/b\u003e, Director Engineering of Hi-Shear Technology Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJoe Carleone\u003c\/b\u003e, President and COO of American Pacific Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck out author Joseph Berk's blog at \u003cb\u003ehttp: \/\/manufacturingtraining.wordpress.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocuses on rapid implementation of practical, real-world cost reduction solutions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each chapter: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dives into a cost reduction area and starts with the bottom line first by summarizing key points \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Provides proven tactics for cutting costs without a lot of extraneous data \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Follows a qualitative and design-oriented approach \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Emphasizes quick implementation and measurable cost reduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Identifies who in the organization should do the work \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Outlines risks and suggested risk mitigation actions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Contains numerous tables, graphs, and photos to show the concepts described in the book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for \"Cost Reduction and Optimization for Manufacturing and Industrial Companie\"s \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Fred Silverman, Director Engineering of Hi-Shear Technology Corporation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Joe Carleone, President and COO of American Pacific Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph H. Berk\u003c\/b\u003e holds a graduate degree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343738429542,"sku":"9780470609576","price":159.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/aUIzRHFKZHhWOVVVblZjazBiUXRQdz09.webp?v=1774950635","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/cost-reduction-and-optimizatio-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}