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Operations Research ........................................7

Plant Engineering............................................10

Production Systems ........................................12

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 Manufacturing and Processing
Coming Soon!
Product Design for
Manufacture and Assembly
Third Edition
Geoffrey Boothroyd
Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc., Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA
Peter Dewhurst and Winston A. Knight
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA
Now in its third edition, this volume features new
problem sets and other helpful material, making
this respected reference work now even more
suitable for use in product design and design for
manufacture courses. Chapters have been updat-
ed from previous editions with more recent case
studies of the application of design for manufac-
ture and assembly (DFMA) techniques, important
industry changes, and emphasis on current trends
such as design for power injection molding and
surface mount devices. Each chapter also includes
updated cost information on materials, labor, and
machine operations.
Features
Updates coverage of a wide range of the
most basic forming processes used in industry
Serves as a reference text for design and
manufacturing engineers in industry and for
courses in product design and design for
manufacture
Offers more recent case studies of the appli-
cation of design for manufacture and assem-
bly (DFMA) techniques in industry
Includes a comprehensive set of problems
Contents
Selection of Materials and Processes. Product
Design for Manual Assembly. Electrical
Connections and Wire Harness Assembly. Design
for High-Speed Automatic Assembly and Robot
Assembly. Printed Circuit Board Design for
Manufacture and Assembly. Design for
Machining. Design for Injection Molding. Design
for Sheet Metalworking. Design for Die Casting.
Design for Powder Metal Processing. Design for
Sand Casting. Design for Investment Casting.
Design for Hot Forging.
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Process
Modeling in
Composites
Manufacturing
Second Edition
Suresh G. Advani
University of Delaware, Newark,
USA
E. Murat Sozer
Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
There is a wealth of literature on modeling and
simulation of polymer composite manufacturing
processes. However, existing books neglect to
provide a systematic explanation of how to for-
mulate and apply science-based models in poly-
mer composite manufacturing processes. Process
Modeling in Composites Manufacturing,
Second Edition provides tangible methods to
optimize this processand it remains a proven,
powerful introduction to the basic principles of
fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Includes tools to develop an "experience
base" to aid in modeling a composite
manufacturing process
Building on past developments, this new book:
Updates the previous editions coverage of
process physics and the state of modeling in
the field
Explores research derived from experience,
intuition, and trial and error to illustrate a
state-of-the-art understanding of mass,
momentum, and energy transfer during com-
posites processing
Introduces computer-based solutions using
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analysis, which complement closed-form
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geometric, and process parameters
This self-contained primer provides an introduction
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blanks" sections reinforce the content in order to
develop the experience base of the manufacturing,
materials, and design engineer or scientists, as well
as seniors and first-year graduate students.
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 Manufacturing and Processing

New! Integrated
Advances in Product and
Human Factors, Process Design
Ergonomics, and
and Safety in Development
Manufacturing The Product
and Service Realization Process,
Second Edition
Industries
Edward B. Magrab,
Edited by Satyandra K. Gupta, F. Patrick McCluskey,
Waldemar Karwowski and Peter A. Sandborn
University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Since publication of the first edition of this vol-
Gavriel Salvendy ume, more than a decade ago, the product real-
Tsinghua University, P.R. China ization process has undergone a number of sig-
Advances in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and nificant changes. Reflecting these advances, this
Safety in Manufacturing and Service second edition presents a thorough treatment of
Industries explores human factors, ergonomics, the modern tools used in the integrated product
and safety issues related to the design of prod- realization process and places that process in its
ucts, processes, and systems, as well as operation new context.
and management of business enterprises in both New in the Second Edition:
manufacturing and service sectors of contempo-
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researchers across five continents and from coun- improvement through TRIZ
tries as far flung as the United Kingdom, the Computing manufacturing cost, costs of
United States, Japan, Sweden, Israel, India, and ownership, and life-cycle costs of products
points in between, the book explores topics such Engineered plastics, ceramics, composites,
as: and smart materials
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Cognitive engineering New manufacturing methods: in-mold
Total ergonomics management assembly and layered manufacturing
Ergonomic evaluation This book discusses how to translate customer
Control rooms needs into product requirements and specifica-
tions. It then provides methods to determine a
Workload factors products total costs, including cost of ownership,
Occupational biomechanics and covers how to generate and evaluate product
Design of work concepts. The authors examine methods for turn-
ing product concepts into actual products by
Cultural influence
considering development steps such as materials
Psychosocial aspects of work and manufacturing processes selection, assembly
Work activities analysis methods, environmental aspects, reliability, and
aesthetics, to name a few. They also introduce the
Human errors
Design of Experiments and the Six Sigma philos-
Safety and risk analysis ophy as means of attaining quality.
Alarm rate standards To be globally viable, corporations need to pro-
This book will be of special value to researchers duce innovative, visually appealing, quality prod-
and practitioners involved in the design of prod- ucts within shorter development times. Filled with
ucts, processes, systems, and services, which are checklists, guidelines, strategies, and examples,
marketed and used by a variety of organizations this book provides proven methods for creating
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 Manufacturing and Processing
Machining
Technology
Machine Tools and
Operations
Helmi A. Youssef and
Hassan El-Hofy
Alexandria University, Egypt
A complete analysis of the
methods, machine tools, and
operations of a wide range of
machining processes, this book presents the fun-
damental principles of machining and examines
traditional and nontraditional methods. After a
brief historical overview of the field, the book
explores design considerations and machine tool
requirements and provides a detailed discussion of
modern machine tools. It also reviews metal cut-
ting machine tools and hexapods and their appli-
cations, as well as environmentally friendly
machine tools and operations. Including review
questions and solved problems, the text addresses
dimensional and form accuracy, surface integrity,
machine tool dynamometers, jigs, and fixtures.
Catalog no. 43390, 2008, 672 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-4339-6, $157.95 / 99.00
Strategic
Planning
Models for
Reverse and
Closed-Loop
Supply Chains
Kishore K. Pochampally
Southern New Hampshire
University, Manchester, USA
Satish Nukala
Halliburton Energy Services, Houston, Texas, USA
Surendra M. Gupta
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The first complete work published on strategic
planning of reverse and closed-loop supply chains,
this book addresses the issues faced by planners
using efficient models in a variety of decision-mak-
ing situations. It addresses selection of economical
used and new products, and the evaluation of col-
lection centers, production and recovery facilities,
and marketing strategies. It also looks at the selec-
tion of potential second-hand markets, and the
achievement of optimal transportation.
Catalog no. 54783, 2009, 292 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-5478-1, $83.95 / 52.99
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Life Cycle
Costing for
Engineers
B.S. Dhillon
University of Ottawa, Canada
In todays global economy,
the procurement decisions
of many engineering prod-
ucts are not entirely made
on initial procurement costs
alone but on their life cycle costs. Past experi-
ences indicate that product ownership cost often
exceeds procurement cost. Eliminating the need
to consult many different sources, this book
assembles useful, up-to-date life cycle costing
concepts for various industrial sectors. It explores
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ductory engineering reliability and maintainabili-
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with solutions.
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ISBN: 978-1-4398-1688-2, $99.95 / 63.99
Designing
Complex
Systems
Foundations of
Design in the
Functional Domain
Erik W. Aslaksen
Sinclair Knight Merz, Sydney,
Australia
Emphasizing a top-down approach, this volume
considers the purpose and basic features of
design and how the concept of value can provide
a quantitative measure of that wider interaction of
the engineered object with its environment. This
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outlining how they can be applied as part of a
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standing of the discussed concepts, numerous
examples and analogies are included.
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 Manufacturing and Processing
Lean for the
Process
Industries
Dealing with
Complexity
Peter L. King
Lean Dynamics LLC, Newark,
Delaware, USA
"King truly understands
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ing Lean tools in the process industries; he has
mastered the theory and the application of Lean."
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Drawing on 40 years of experience at one of the
worlds largest chemical and materials manufac-
turers, Peter King provides the first Lean resource
written explicitly for the process industries.
Focusing on where the needs of the process
industry differ from those of parts assembly man-
ufacturing, he discusses the eight wastes
described in Lean literature, looking at how they
manifest themselves in process operations.
Catalog no. PP7851, 2009, 358 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7851-0, $49.95 / 30.99
Industrial
Process
Control
Systems
Second Edition
Dale R. Patrick and
Stephen W. Fardo
Eastern Kentucky University,
Richmond, USA
This book provides a basic approach to under-
standing and effectively applying industrial
process control based on the systems concept. It
provides an overview of an operating system,
then divides it into sections for individual discus-
sion. It covers topics including the operating sys-
tem, process control, pressure systems, thermal
systems, and level determining systems. It also
addresses flow process systems, analytical process
systems, microprocessor systems, automated
processes, and robotic systems.
Catalog no. N10114, 2009, 476 pp.
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Rapid
Prototyping and
Engineering
Applications
A Toolbox for
Prototype
Development
Frank W. Liou
University of Missouri-Rolla, USA
Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications
explores the engineering procedures and practice
of applying modern prototyping technologies, such
as Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Virtual Prototyping
(VP), to quickly deliver new products with lower
costs and higher quality. Readers will gain a thor-
ough understanding of using prototyping with
modern technologies and tools. This unique text
will greatly benefit product development engineers,
managers, and students who wish to define and
design a successful product. This book can also be
adopted for classroom use and includes a solutions
manual for qualifying instructors.
Catalog no. DK098X, 2008, 568 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8493-3409-2, $146.95 / 93.00
Coming Soon!
Failure Mechanisms of
Advanced Welding
Processes
Edited by
X. Sun
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland,
Washington, USA
With its distinguished editor and international
team of contributors, this book is a standard ref-
erence for anyone using modern and advanced
welding processes in the automotive, shipbuild-
ing, oil, gas, and metal fabrication industries. It
provides a critical analysis of advanced welding
techniques and their potential failure mecha-
nisms. The book also covers applications to
fatigue life predictions.
Catalog no. N10210, October 2010, 368 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3172-4, $209.95 / 135.00
 Operations Research
Coming Soon!
The Supply
Chain in
Manufacturing,
Distribution,
and
Transportation
Modeling,
Optimization, and
Applications
Edited by
Kenneth D. Lawrence
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, USA
Ronald K. Klimberg and Virginia M. Miori
Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
This book focuses on the use of relevant research to
solve significant problems within the supply chain
integration process. The text presents both tactical
and operational models that address a wide variety
of organizational issues, including high-level pro-
duction schedules, product sourcing, network
alignment, distribution center layouts, transporta-
tion operations with consistent demand, inventory
planning, and day-to-day operations planning.
Leading contributors from industry and academia
also provide real-world business applications and
case studies that feature some of the modeling
solutions discussed in the chapters.
Features
Discusses how to solve significant problems
within the supply chain integration process
Presents state-of-the-art research on manufac-
turing, distribution, and transportation
Addresses a wide range of organizational issues
Contents (Abridged)
Multicrteria Decision-Making in the Ethanol
Production Problem. The Automation and
Heuristic Optimization of a Caseless Filter Line in
the Dairy Industry. Optimization of Pallative
Medical Services: Supply Chain and the Ethical
Implications. Using Hierarchical Planning to
Explore Supply Chain Flexibility. Transforming
U.S. Army Supply Chains. A Determination of
the Optimal Level of Collaboration between a
Contractor and Its Suppliers under Demand
Uncertainty. Online Auction Models and their
Impact on Sourcing and Supply Management
Catalog no. AU945X, September 2010, c. 320 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7945-6, $89.95 / 57.99
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Coming Soon!
Markov Chains and Decision
Processes for Engineers and
Managers
Theodore J. Sheskin
Cleveland State University, Industrial Engineering
Department, Ohio, USA
Presenting an introduction to finite Markov chains
and Markov decision processes, with applications
in engineering and management, this book intro-
duces discrete-time, finite-state Markov chains,
and Markov decision processes. The text
describes both algorithms and applications,
enabling readers to understand the logical basis
for the algorithms and be able to apply them. The
applications address problems in government,
business, and nonprofit sectors. The author uses
Markov models to approximate the random
behavior of complex systems in diverse areas,
such as management, production, science, edu-
cation, health services, finance, and marketing.
Features
Presents major algorithms for Markov chains
based on state reduction
Includes Markov models for a wide range of
applications in production, science, education,
healthcare, marketing, and management
Illustrates a model of Markov decision process
in development, based on seasonal demand
for a production
Discusses Markov chains with profit functions
Uses several Markov models based on pub-
lished applications of operations research
Contents
Basic concepts of Markov chains
Irreducible Markov chains
Reducible Markov chains
Algorithms based on state reduction
Markov decision processes
Markov chain models
Markov decision models
Catalog no. 51113, October 2010, c. 408 pp.
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 Operations Research
Newest Edition of
a Bestseller!
Operations
Research
Calculations
Handbook
Second Edition
Dennis Blumenfeld
General Motors, Warren,
Michigan, USA
Completely revised and updated, this bestselling
handbook presents analytical results and formulas
needed in the science applications of operations
research and management. It provides quick cal-
culations and insight into system performance.
The material is organized by topic and presented
in a concise format that gives the reader ready
access to a wide range of results in a single vol-
ume. This second edition adds a wealth of infor-
mation, including new chapters on reliability the-
ory results, order statistics, heuristic search meth-
ods, and probability relationships. It also offers
invaluable information on production systems
modeling and priority queuing.
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ISBN: 978-1-4200-5240-4, $69.95 / 44.99
Knowledge
Discovery from
Sensor Data
Edited by
Auroop R. Ganguly,
Joo Gama,
Olufemi A. Omitaomu,
Mohamed Medhat Gaber,
and Ranga Raju Vatsavai
Addressing the issues challenging the sensor com-
munity, this book presents innovative solutions in
offline data mining and real-time analysis of sensor
or geographically distributed data. Illustrated with
case studies, it discusses the challenges and
requirements for sensor data-based knowledge
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The book then explores the fusion between het-
erogeneous data streams from multiple sensor
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edge modeling in data-intensive operations.
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Probability
Models in
Operations
Research
C. Richard Cassady
University of Arkansas,
Fayetteville, USA
Joel A. Nachlas
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA
"Highly recommended."
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in CHOICE
Balancing applications with mathematical rigor,
this book introduces the use of probability to
define models that have applications in industrial
engineering and operations research. With a con-
cise review of the key components of probability
theory, this reference offers coverage of all basic
model forms, probability modeling fundamentals,
and analysis of multiple and random variables
analysis. It addresses Bernoulli processes, discrete-
time Markov chains, Poisson processes, renewal
processes, continuous-time Markov chains, and
queueing theory. Also useful as a classroom text,
this book includes a solutions manual for qualify-
ing instructors.
Catalog no. 54899, 2009, 224 pp.
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Manufacturing
Facilities
Location, Planning,
and Design,
Third Edition
Dileep R. Sule
Louisiana Tech University,
Ruston, USA
From plant layout and materials handling to qual-
ity function deployment and design considera-
tions, this book explores topics crucial to the effi-
ciency of a well-planned facility. It provides the
information and analytical tools necessary to move
from product designs to production plans, and it
then details planning techniques needed to build
a manufacturing facility in which safety, efficiency,
and profit are interdependent. The book also
includes new mathematical methods and prob-
lems. This professional reference includes a solu-
tions manual that allows qualifying instructors to
adopt it for classroom use.
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 Operations Research
Computational
Economic
Analysis for
Engineering
and Industry
Adedeji B. Badiru
Air Force Institute of Technology,
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Olufemi A. Omitaomu
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, USA
Industry saturation and mounting competition
continue to generate growing interest in the
development of economic analysis techniques tai-
lored to industrial and engineering projects. This
book addresses such methods by providing direct
computational tools, techniques, models, and
approaches for economic analysis directed specif-
ically at problems encountered in industry. The
authors supply downloadable software called
ENGINEA that enables readers to easily perform
the various techniques outlined in the text, such
as investment justification, breakeven analysis,
and replacement analysis.
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Optimization
Modelling
A Practical
Approach
Ruhul A. Sarker and
Charles S. Newton
University of New South Wales,
Canberra, Australia
Illustrating the use of modelling in the decision
making process, this book uses powerful exam-
ples to present a wide range of techniques in a
straightforward manner and analyze the formula-
tion and modeling of some well-known theoreti-
cal and practical problems. The authors discuss
software packages used to work optimization
models without the fuss of higher math and com-
plex solution methods, drawing from their expe-
rience in applying them to practical problem solv-
ing and dealing with common implementation
difficulties. This reference can also be adopted for
classroom use and includes a solutions manual for
qualifying instructors.
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Production
Planning and
Industrial
Scheduling
Examples, Case
Studies and
Applications,
Second Edition
Dileep R. Sule
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, USA
covers practical algorithms of planning and
scheduling [and] numerical examples are provided.
Vitaly A. Strusevich, in Zentralblatt MATH
A comprehensive reference for the broad range of
problems encountered in the field, this second
edition covers single machine scheduling, proce-
dures for common due dates, flowshop problems,
and more. Other topics include: industrial
sequencing for tool scheduling on NC machine,
component tape assemblies on a sequencer, and a
sequencing feeder for component tape assembly.
Catalog no. 44206, 2008, 560 pp.
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Operations
Research and
Management
Science
Handbook
Edited by
A. Ravi Ravindran
Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, USA
Drawing on contributions from a group of inter-
national experts, this handbook meets the analyt-
ical decision-making needs of those in both gov-
ernment and industry. Setting itself apart from
other books in the field, this resource is diverse,
detailed, and easy to understand, helping readers
to simplify and make practical use of this sophisti-
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non-experts, it offers a well-organized overview of
operations research and management methods,
as well as analysis of proven developments in
OR/MSwithout requiring an extensive back-
ground in mathematics and statistics.
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 Plant Engineering
Logistics
Engineering
Handbook
Edited by
G. Don Taylor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University, Blacksburg, USA
Taking a unique engineering
approach, the Logistics
Engineering Handbook provides comprehen-
sive coverage of traditional methods and contem-
porary topics. The book delineates basic concepts
and practices, provides a tutorial for common
problems and solution techniques, and discusses
topics directly related to the logistics market. It
covers background information that defines engi-
neering logistics, activities and implementation,
transportation management, enabling technolo-
gies, and emerging trends. Each chapter includes
either a brief case study overview of an industrial-
ly motivated problem or a tutorial using fabricat-
ed data designed to highlight important issues.
Catalog no. 3053, 2008, 640 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8493-3053-7, $135.95 / 86.00
Third Edition of
a Bestseller!
Facilities Design
Third Edition
Sunderesh S. Heragu
University of Louisville, Kentucky,
USA
Delineating the proper
design, layout, and location
of facilities, this book strikes
an optimal balance between theory and the prac-
tical aspects of implementing preliminary designs
development through analytical models. The
author provides multimedia tools, new software,
and additional exercise problems. The text pres-
ents analytical performance evaluation models
and tests them using software available for down-
load online. An appendix offers queuing and
queuing models along with simulation examples,
and each chapter includes a set of review ques-
tions for self-study. This professional reference
includes a solutions manual that allows qualifying
instructors to adopt it for classroom use.
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Introduction to
Logistics
Engineering
Edited by
G. Don Taylor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University, Blacksburg, USA
Despite its importance,
logistics engineering often
lags industry requirements, especially in terms of
engineering-based needs. Filling the gap between
education and practice, this comprehensive vol-
ume covers the most basic material in the field of
logistics engineering, making it suitable for those
who require an overview of the topic. It discusses
logistics from historical and economic perspec-
tives, covers the basic tools required for the study
and practice of logistics, and reviews the metrics
that can be used to evaluate progress.
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ISBN: 978-1-4200-8851-9, $94.95 / 60.99
New!
Effective
Building
Maintenance
Protection of Capital
Assets
Herbert W. Stanford, III, PE
Consultant
This book details the requirements for designing,
implementing, and managing programs and pro-
cedures for the maintenance of major building
elements. It covers everything from the founda-
tion to the roof, including interior and exterior
support systems and sitework elements. Topics
discussed include the concept of facilities as
assets, planned replacement versus major renova-
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nance considerations, and designing for building
maintenance. Appendices provide filter applica-
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maintenance staff job descriptions, and other
supplemental material.
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 Plant Engineering
Coming Soon!
Understanding and
Mitigating Ageing in
Nuclear Power Plants
Materials and Operational Aspects of
Plant Life Management (PLiM)
Edited by
P.G. Tipping
Formerly of Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate
(HSK), Switzerland
Plant life management (PLiM) is essential for plant
operators and regulators who must assess the
condition of nuclear power plants and establish
safe, long-term plant operations. This book criti-
cally reviews the fundamental aging-degradation
mechanisms that affect plant structures, systems,
and components (SSC). It also provides relevant
analysis, modeling methods, and mitigation
paths. Coverage of plant maintenance and
replacement routes is extended through chapters
on the development of advanced materials and
components, as well as through reactor-type spe-
cific PLiM practices.
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Coming Soon!
Bioalcohol Production
Biochemical Conversion of
Lignocellulosic Biomass
Edited by
K. Waldron
Institute of Food Research, UK
This book provides a comprehensive and timely
reference on the biochemical conversion of ligno-
cellulosic biomass for the production of fuel alco-
hols, expertly reviewing the development of the
entire second-generation bioalcohol production
chain which employs highly efficient biochemical
production techniques. The book covers the
process engineering, technology, modeling, and
integration of the entire production chain, from
feedstock pretreatment on to hydrolysis, to fer-
mentation, and on to purification. The book pri-
marily covers the production of bioethanol, but
extends into coverage of the production of
longer-chain bioalcohols that will be elemental to
future utilization of biofuels.
Catalog no. N10038, September 2010
c. 496 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0171-0
$249.95 / 159.00
For more information and complete contents, visit www.crcpress.com
Practical
Lubrication for
Industrial
Facilities
Second Edition
Heinz Bloch
Consultant, West Des Moines,
Iowa, USA
Completely revised, this edition addresses oil
analysis, energy conservation aspects of lube oil
application and selection, and bearing protector
seals. Information on synthesized hydrocarbons
and oil mist lubrication is thoroughly revised. The
author deals with the full scope of industrial lubri-
cants, including general purpose oils, hydraulic
fluids, food-grade and environmentally friendly
lubricants, synthetic lubricants, greases, pastes,
waxes, and tribosystems. The book details lubri-
cation strategies for electric motor bearings, gear
lubrication, compressors and gas engines, and
steam and gas turbines. Other topics include
proper lubricant handling and storage, as well as
effective industrial plant oil analysis practices.
Catalog no. FP7151, 2009, 500 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7151-1, $179.95 / 95.00
Managers
Guide to
Preventive
Building
Maintenance
Ryan Cruzan
Certified Educational Facilities
Manager, New Jersey, USA
This is a comprehensive guide to developing an
effective preventive maintenance program for any
facility. Topics include facility inspection and assess-
ment, effective lubrication practices, commercial
roofing repair, indoor air quality management, and
applicable government codes. The book also
addresses standards and regulations, detailed pre-
ventive maintenance procedures, and mainte-
nance scheduling. Specific maintenance approach-
es are examined for more than 100 types of equip-
ment and building components. In addition, it cov-
ers the economic value of preventive maintenance,
management and motivation of the preventive
maintenance team, and setting up a computerized
maintenance management system (CMMS).
Catalog no. N10108, 2009, 300 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1431-4, $98.00 / 63.99
11
 Production Systems
Coming Soon!
Lean
Manufacturing
Business Bottom-Line
Based
John X. Wang
Lean Six Sigma Institute of
Technology, Marion, Iowa, USA
Written by an expert with firsthand experience of
the limitations of traditional Lean manufacturing,
this book demonstrates how an awareness of man-
ufacturing business metrics is absolutely essential for
every Lean manufacturing practitioner. The author
outlines case studies relating world events and man-
ufacturing efficiency and presents Lean manufactur-
ing strategies and techniques designed to acceler-
ate responses to current and future events at man-
ufacturing facilities around the world. The book
introduces key methods for harnessing market
forces by following the Three Golden Rules:
Management, Production, and Inventory Costs.
Features
Defines how to turn the difficult challenge of
understanding leverage points for generating
bottom-line results into a systematic process
that can be used over and over
Explores how lean manufacturing increases
manufacturing income and reliability and
improves customer satisfaction and delivery
performance consistently
Contents (Abridged)
Introduction: Four Stages of Big Picture Lean
Manufacturing. Put Business Bottom-Line First:
Transfer Function for Production Cost.
Understanding the Voice of Customers: The
Essential Elements. Balance Production and
Demand: Value Stream Mapping. From
Lognormal to Cobb-Douglas Distribution: Lean
Production Analysis. How Demand Fluctuation
and Exogenous Shocks Influence Bottom-Line.
The Three Golden Rules of Big Picture Lean
Manufacturing. Three Golden Rules:
Management, Production, and Inventory Costs.
Catalog no. 86022, August 2010, c. 288 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8602-7, $89.95 / 57.99
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Coming Soon!
Handbook of
Industrial
Engineering
Equations,
Formulas, and
Calculations
Adedeji B. Badiru
Air Force Institute of Technology,
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Olufemi A. Omitaomu
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, USA
Industrial engineering practitioners dont have to
be computational expertsthey just have to
know where to get the computational resources
that they need. This book provides access to
those resources. It consists of several sections,
each focusing on a particular specialization area
of industrial engineering, such as basic and engi-
neering math, production engineering, engineer-
ing economics, ergonomics, systems and data
engineering, project engineering, and simulation
and statistical calculations. The book elucidates
the underlying equations that facilitate the under-
standing required to improve design processes.
Features
Focuses specifically on industrial engineering
calculations
Includes contributions from acclaimed indus-
trial engineering researchers and authors
Provides an optimal combination of theory
and practice
Presents equations in succinct format for easy
application
Contents
Computational Foundations of Industrial
Engineering. Basic Mathematical Calculations.
Statistical Distributions, Methods, and
Applications. Computations with Descriptive
Statistics. Computations for Economic Analysis.
Industrial Production Calculations. Forecasting
Calculations. Six Sigma and Lean. Risk
Computations. Computations for Project
Analysis. Product Shape and Geometrical
Calculations. General Engineering Calculations.
Appendices.
Catalog no. 76272, September 2010, c. 912 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7627-1, $129.95 / 82.00
 Production Systems
Coming Soon!
Modern Construction
Lean Project Delivery and Integrated
Practices
Lincoln Harding Forbes and
Syed M. Ahmed
College of Engineering, Florida International University,
Miami, USA
Co-authored by Lincoln Forbes, highly regarded
both for his leadership and innovation in the field of
industrial engineering, this text preaches a practical
approach that considers ways to improve construc-
tion processes in both traditional and lean environ-
ments. For non-lean environments, he explains how
industrial engineering techniques can improve cost
effectiveness and quality by optimizing at the task
level. For lean environments, he provides a frame-
work for integrating various techniques that will
optimize performance to an even greater extent at
the project level. These techniques enhance the use
of resources to improve the quality of the built envi-
ronment and with it, profitability.
Features
Presents an overview of Lean concepts and
how designs based on these concepts can
enhance project outcomes
Explains the role of the industrial engineer in
construction
Details the application of tools and techniques
to improve performance at the activity level
Discusses emerging technology applications
Covers safety management including
ergonomic applications
Provides quality initiatives in the construction
environment
Contents
Introduction to the Construction Industry.
Quality/Productivity Improvement Initiatives in
Construction. Lean Theory. How Performance
Improvement Tools and Techniques Improve
Performance at the Activity Level in a Traditional
(Non-Lean) Construction Environment.
Technology Applications. Human Resource
Topics. How IE Tools and Techniques Integrate
with Lean Concepts to Maximize Performance at
the Project Level in a Lean Environment. New
Procurement and Delivery Methods. Overview of
Emerging Construction Technologies.
Catalog no. 6312X, October 2010, c. 488 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-6312-7, $129.95 / 82.00
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Coming Soon!
Systems Engineering Tools
and Methods
Edited by
Ali K. Kamrani and Maryam Azimi
University of Houston, Texas, USA
Waste, inadequate system performance, cost over-
runs, and schedule problems often result from a
failure to apply advanced systems engineering
early in project development. Systems engineer-
ing is a systematic method to manage the formu-
lation, analysis, and interpretation of what a sys-
tem will produce and whether the outcome is the
one that is desired. This book provides detailed
discussions on engineering design and manage-
ment processes within system lifecycles. The text
addresses various issues of systems engineering
fundamentals, emphasizing an integrated
approach. The author presents methods, frame-
works, techniques, and tools for designing, imple-
menting, and managing large-scale systems.
Features
Presents real-world case studies of systems
engineering applications from service, auto-
motive, and aerospace industries
Provides the latest research in systems engi-
neering and the latest methods of systems
engineering applications
Features contributions from expert system
engineers with extensive experience and
backgrounds
Demonstrates how to implement continuous
testing methods to a system
Emphasizes how engineers must look at the
integration of systems to ensure that a sys-
tem is working properly
Contents
Systems and Complex Systems. Systems
Engineering Processes and Methodologies.
Requirement Analysis and Methodologies. Systems
Analysis and Architecture. Functional Analysis and
Architecture. Design Analysis and Architecture.
Process Modeling and Re-engineering. Project
Management and Work Breakdown Structure.
Interface Definition and Analysis. Graphical
Modeling Tools and Methods. Trade-Off Studies
and Risk Analysis. Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. Testing, Verification and Validations.
Reliability, Maintainability and Serviceability.
Economical Analysis. Software Systems
Engineering. Systems Simulation Modeling and
Analysis. Configuration Management.
Catalog no. K10460, December 2010, c. 376 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0926-6, $89.95 / 57.99
13
 Production Systems
Workforce
Cross Training
Edited by
David A. Nembhard
Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, USA
In todays ultra-competitive
global business environ-
ment, it is becoming
increasingly important for
companies to reduce spending while simultane-
ously improving their efficiency and productivity.
To achieve this goal, many organizations are opt-
ing to implement cross training programs in
order to maximize the potential of their existing
workforce, thus avoiding the need to outsource.
Filling a gap in the literature on the subject,
Workforce Cross Training presents a pioneering
overview of the established research on this topic
and provides invaluable insight into the design of
successful cross training programs.
Featuring contributions from a team of experts,
this text integrates information from a wide vari-
ety of disciplines including human factors, indus-
trial engineering, operations management, and
behavioral psychology. The authors examine the
use of cross training programs in various work
environments including serial production sys-
tems, call centers, and manufacturing industries.
Discussion includes best practices of cross training
methods and the future opportunities offered by
cross training programs.
Features
Integrates knowledge from a wide variety of
disciplines including industrial engineering,
operations management, and behavioral psy-
chology
Includes a benchmark for workforce planning
practice based on current knowledge
Provides a comprehensive summary of the
range of workforce cross training issues
Contains descriptions of best practices, effec-
tive research models, and results
A single resource featuring an in-depth summary
of the policies, methods, and results of cross train-
ing, this book delivers a much needed source of
guidance for creating effective workforce cross-
training programs.
Catalog no. 3632, 2007, 352 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8493-3632-4, $109.95 / 69.99
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New!
Moving from
Project
Management to
Project
Leadership
A Practical Guide to
Leading Groups
R. Camper Bull
Armiger International, Madison, New Jersey, USA
There have been many books written about
project management, but this is the first I have
seen that focuses on project leadership Once
you read this book, youll know what it takes to
be a better leader at work, at home, and in other
aspects of your life. So buckle up and enjoy the
ride. I think youll walk away with a new per-
spective on project leadership.
From the foreword by John Hinshaw, CIO, The
Boeing Company
For managers to truly excel in a position of lead-
ership, they must increase efficiency and develop
the soft skills necessary to inspire people to do
more with less. Providing a series of practical and
tested lessons, this book offers a coherent and
effective way of tactfully directing project man-
agers. Written by a highly successful author, this
book offers real-world examples, survey materials
(including a questionnaire for high-performance
teams), and exercises related to conflict resolu-
tion, conflict continuum, and team effectiveness.
A complementary website contains download-
able documents and a podcast that continually
reinforces the material.
Features
Defines social responsibility
Covers the theory, strategy, and tactics that
create high-performing teams and organiza-
tions
Explains how the new ISO 26000 standard is
impacting the market place
Covers current academic research trends and
findings
Reviews prioritization and risk mitigation
Includes examples of methods of improve-
ment for social responsibility risks
Catalog no. K11303, April 2010, 298 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-2667-6, $79.95 / 49.99
 Production Systems
New!
Project
Execution
A Practical Approach
to Industrial and
Commercial Project
Management
Dr. Chitram Lutchman
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Focusing primarily on the project execution phase
of a project, this book provides a practical
approach for executing large industrial and com-
mercial projects. The author identifies people,
processes, and system readiness as key compo-
nents of an overall process so that projects can be
executed within budget and on schedule. He also
identifies strong leadership behaviors, stakeholder
relations and management as key requirements
for successful project execution. An easy to follow
road map, the book discusses practical tools and
processes which can be adapted for varying scales
of projects and in many different industries.
Features
Explores practical, tested recommendations
for managing projects during execution
Covers three important components peo-
ple, processes, and systems for managing the
execution stage of the project
Provides early warning for schedule delays
and cost overruns allowing for proactive cor-
rective actions
Contents
The Project Cycle. Practical Workforce
Management Tips. Practical Work Process
Management Tips for Success in Project
Execution. The Readiness Processes - An
Overview. People Readiness. Process Readiness.
Stakeholder Management. Managing the
Budgets. Situ-Transformational Leadership
Behaviors: A Model for the Future. Conclusion.
References. Glossary of Terms. Appendices.
Catalog no. K11755, July 2010, 252 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3863-1, $79.95 / 49.99
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New!
Social
Responsibility
Failure Mode Effects
and Analysis
Holly Alison Duckworth
Gilbert, Arizona, USA
Rosemond Ann Moore
University of Texas, USA
With wild stock market swings due to unethical
behavior, fuel price escalation due to increased
demand, and climate disasters due to global
warming, operating in a socially responsible man-
ner is quickly moving from the realm of a nice
idea to an actual business imperative. Taking a
continuous improvement approach to social
responsibility, Social Responsibility: Failure
Mode Effects and Analysis offers a process for
driving actions that can be taken by those inter-
ested in the doing of rather than the talking
about, who are ready to move toward making
positive change.
Features
Presents useful information that is based on
hands-on, action oriented shop-floor work
Taps into the authors experience with con-
tinuous improvement as a Six Sigma Master
Black Belt to help readers easily remove
waste from the workplace
Provides methods and strategies that work
Although many books cover market response and
interest in this global concern, this book provides
a path that organizations can employ.
Demonstrating how to use FMEA, the authors
define social responsibility, explain the ramifica-
tions of the new ISO 26000 standards in the mar-
ketplace, and provide problem-solving methods
that can be put to immediate use.
Catalog no. K10208, March 2010, 201 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0372-1, $79.95 / 49.99
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 Production Systems
New Edition of a
Bestseller!
System
Management
Planning, Enterprise
Identity, and
Deployment,
Second Edition
Jeffrey O. Grady
JOG System Engineering, Inc., San Diego, California, USA
This reference demonstrates how to make sys-
tems development work for any organization.
Updated with new chapters, examples, and fig-
ures, it discusses the optimum marriage between
specific program planning and a companys
generic identity. The author focuses on the man-
agement aspects of the functional departments
and programs and highlights the areas that must
be improved in order to implement outstanding
systems capability.
This book:
Presents numerous templates and
downloadable learning tools
Includes a detailed example of a common
process model and discusses how to
document one
Covers two sets of program planning strings
based on the product entity structure and
organizes management techniques for the
three fundamental system developments
efforts: requirements analysis, synthesis, and
verification
Recognizing the three areas involved in the devel-
opment of any new or updated systemthe sys-
tem under development, the enterprise itself, and
the program within the enterprise responsible for
the development workthis book examines how
all three of these systems should be developed
using the principals of system engineering.
Clearly identifying the important elements of the
enterprise and program information sets that
have to be skillfully manipulated, it covers strate-
gies that help organizations already using a sys-
tems approach fine-tune their systems and give
those not using a systems approach the tools to
develop systems of their own.
Catalog no. K11061, May 2010, 628 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-2013-1, $119.95 / 76.99
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New!
System
Synthesis
Product and Process
Design
Jeffrey O. Grady
JOG System Engineering, Inc.,
San Diego, California, USA
Unlike most engineers, system engineers focus on
the knowledge base needed to develop good sys-
tems in a cross-functional fashion rather than
deeply on isolated topics. They are often said to
be a mile wide and an inch deep in what they do
know. System Synthesis: Product and Process
Design provides insight into complex problems,
focusing on the boundary conditions that exist
between the knowledge domains of the special-
ized engineers populating a program and the
product domains related to the product being
developed by different teams on a program.
Applying his 45 years of experience, Grady
Examinesfrom a system engineer's perspec-
tivethe system development process, focus-
ing on three key activities (product design,
procurement, and manufacturing) that must
take place in between completion of require-
ments and verification of work
Delineates the role of the system engineer in
design, material procurement, and manufac-
turing, clearly describing key tasks such as
trade studies and interface integration
Filling the void often found in system engineering
books relative to design, procurement, and man-
ufacturing, this book explores integration work as
it relates to the three synthesis activities. It dis-
cusses integration, optimization, and coordina-
tion of program, product, and process design,
provides coverage that partitions all interfaces
into three manageable subsets, and covers how
to manage and technically integrate each. The
book defines the primary benefit system engi-
neers bring to the party as their ability to perform
integration work, optimizing the design process
to achieve goals that others cannot envision.
Catalog no. K11032, May 2010, 574 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1961-6, $119.95 / 76.99
 Production Systems
Lean Six Sigma
in Service
Applications and
Case Studies
Edited by
Sandra L. Furterer
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville,
Arkansas and Southern
Polytechnic State University,
Marietta, Georgia, USA
As the breadth and depth of tools available has
increased across the Lean Six Sigma landscape,
their integrated application has become more
complex. Filled with case studies using real-world
data, Lean Six Sigma in Service: Applications
and Case Studies demonstrates how to integrate
a suite of tools to make sense of an unstructured
problem and focus on what is critical to
customers.
This book:
Employs a clean, clear writing style that is
not overly technical to describe the Six Sigma
DMAIC and Design for Six Sigma IDDOV
problem solving approaches and how they
can be applied to service and transaction-
related processes
Uses case studies to illustrate the application
of Lean Six Sigma tools to a wide variety of
processes and problems related to areas such
as financial process improvement, designing
a recruiting process, managing a colleges
assets, and improving educational processes
Presents a wide variety of tools, including
Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, fail-
ure mode and effects analysis, statistical
process control, SIPOC, process flow charts,
project management tools, cost of quality
analysis, and Lean tools, such as 5S, 8 wastes,
and the 5 whys
Ultimately, the Lean Six Sigma team must show
improvement against the metrics that assess cus-
tomer satisfaction. This book includes strategies
for integrating Lean Six Sigma tools into measur-
able improvement processes and eliminating the
root causes of problems. Presenting tangible
examples to illustrate an alternative approach to
the material, the book provides an instant under-
standing of how others have successfully applied
Lean Six Sigma tools. This understanding then
translates into processes that can be applied to
any service organization.
Catalog no. 78887, 2009, 468 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7888-6, $79.95 / 48.99
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Conveyors
Application,
Selection, and
Integration
Patrick M. McGuire
Glidepath, LLC, Grand Prairie,
Texas, USA
This is probably the first
book in 40 years to compre-
hensively discuss conveyors,
a topic that seems mundane until the need arises
to move material from point A to point B without
manual intervention. This book presents key
information for determining which type of con-
veyor to purchase and how to use it to meet
given transport needs. It discusses requirements
for specific products or materials and environ-
mental factors, including extreme temperatures.
Each chapter covers a specific type of conveyor
including chain, belt, and gravity varieties, high-
lighting the primary features such as load capaci-
ty and rate and operation.
Catalog no. K10216, January 2010, 210 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0388-2, $89.95 / 57.99
Inventory
Management
Non-Classical Views
Edited by
Mohamad Y. Jaber
Ryerson University, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
Classical inventory manage-
ment focuses on cost mini-
mization as a performance measure, one in which
many cost parameters are difficult to estimate and
inventory system costs are hidden. Constantly
changing in response to international competi-
tion and new technology, inventory management
requires a new collection of performance meas-
ures that represent situations more realistically.
Establishing the foundation for new areas of
research, this book focuses on the need to design
inventory systems that enable flexibility, to devel-
op performance measures, other than cost, to
control inventory, and to view inventory as a con-
tributor to customer value creation.
Catalog no. 79972, January 2010, 242 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7997-5, $79.95 / 49.99
17
 Production Systems
Global
Engineering
Design, Decision
Making, and
Communication
Carlos Acosta,
V. Jorge Leon,
Charles Conrad, and
Cesar O. Malave
As globalization increases, todays companies
expect to hire engineers who are effective in a
global business environment. Although you can
find many books covering globalization, most of
them are aimed at business, management, or
social sciences. Developed with engineers in
mind, Global Engineering: Design, Decision
Making, and Communication covers the theo-
ry, models, and decision-making tools required to
incorporate globalization into engineering work.
Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts in
industrial, mechanical, and manufacturing engi-
neering and organizational communications, this
book:
Serves as a primer on how to improve
designs, make better decisions, and commu-
nicate more effectively in an international
working environment
Reflects the authors multidisciplinary per-
spective and their experience in working on
projects around the world
Uses a case study format based on system
improvement projects and real industrial
projects, ranging from design to supply chain
and logistics problems
The challenge that engineers face in a global envi-
ronment results from the need to be aware of
interdependencies and to be able to determine
which ones are most important in each situation.
Unique in its focus on engineering, this book pro-
vides a framework for how to better design, make
decisions, and communicate in the new era of
global competition. Useful as a reference, this
book can also be adopted for classroom use and
includes a solutions manual for qualifying instruc-
tors.
Catalog no. K10580, January 2010, 256 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1155-9, $89.95 / 57.99
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Real Options in
Engineering
Design,
Operations, and
Management
Edited by
Harriet Black Nembhard
Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, USA
Mehmet Aktan
Ataturk Universitesi, Erzurum, Turkey
Real options methodology has long been pro-
posed as an approach to making business deci-
sions, and the field of engineering is no excep-
tion. Exploring its value in the evaluation and
optimization of engineering systems under uncer-
tainty, this book presents and synthesizes the
body of knowledge in the area of real options for
engineering systems. Providing case studies at the
end of each application chapter, it covers engi-
neering applications across different disciplines
such as industrial and civil engineering, and com-
puter science. It also includes step-by-step com-
putations of real options valuation.
Catalog no. 71696, January 2010, 253 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7169-6, $79.95 / 49.99
RFID in
Logistics
A Practical
Introduction
Erick C. Jones
University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
USA
Christopher A. Chung
Seabrook, Texas, USA
Examining both past and future directions for
RFID technology, this book presents an integrated
logistics model along with a diversity of RFID
applications, in areas ranging from the tracking of
people and animals to toll roads. It addresses
both active and passive system component test-
ing models and examines best practices for logis-
tics integration. The text also covers mandates
and standards, making it an ideal reference for
either practitioners and instructors. The book con-
tains Technical Notes sections, enabling readers
to move on to general concepts if that is their
immediate need but easily find technical informa-
tion on a case-by-case basis.
Catalog no. 9385, 2008, 520 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8493-8526-1, $125.95 / 79.99
 Quality Control and Reliability
Coming Soon!
Asset
Management
Excellence
Optimizing Equipment
Life-Cycle Decisions,
Second Edition
Edited by
John D. Campbell
Andrew K.S. Jardine
University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joel McGlynn
IBM Global Business Services, Denver, Colorado, USA
During the eight years since the publication of
Maintenance Excellence: Optimizing Equipment
Life-Cycle Decisions, the business environment has
changed drastically. Globalization, consolidation,
and changes in technology challenge asset man-
agement and maintenance professionals to be
more efficient. Reflecting developments in main-
tenance standards, approaches, and the use of
technology to promote cost-effectiveness and
efficiency, the second edition has been renamed
Asset Management Excellence: Optimizing
Equipment Life-Cycle Decisions.
New in the Second Edition:
Two new chapters on maintenance
management fundamentals
Coverage of leadership issues, the
implementation of new processes, and
change management
Discussion of the design stage and key
factors for successful implementation
Updated case studies
Introduction to new software packages that
optimize a variety of maintenance and
replacement decisions
Although there have been patterns and trends
that have emerged around the world in asset
management, the root principles are the same
personnel with tools go out to address the needs
of maintaining assets. However, many of the
tools, technologies, and thought processes have
evolved and matured to allow a rethinking of the
deeper maintenance processes. For this edition, a
new set of authors and contributors have revisit-
ed the content, updated information, and added
new content based on the passage of time,
changes in thinking, and the introduction and
improvement in technologies.
Catalog no. 0300, August 2010, c. 398 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8493-0300-5, $99.95 / 63.99
For more information and complete contents, visit www.crcpress.com
New!
Practical
Reliability
Engineering
and Analysis for
System Design
and Life-Cycle
Sustainment
William Wessels
University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA
Written for practicing engineers, Practical
Reliability Engineering and Analysis for
System Design and Life-Cycle Sustainment
departs from the mainstream stance on time-to-
failure-based reliability engineering and analysis.
It takes a far more analytical approach than those
textbooks that rely on exponential probability dis-
tribution to characterize failure.
Instead, the author, who has been a reliability
engineer since 1975, focuses on those probability
distributions that more accurately describe the
true behavior of failure. He emphasizes failure that
results from wear, while considering systems, the
individual components within those systems, and
the environmental forces exerted on them.
Dependable Products Are No Accident:
Follow a Clear Path to the Creation of
Consistently Reliable Products
Taking a step-by-step approach that is augment-
ed with current tables to configure wear, load,
distribution, and other essential factors, this book
explores design elements required for reliability
and dependable systems integration and sustain-
ment. It then discusses failure mechanisms,
modes, and effectsas well as operator aware-
ness and participationand also delves into relia-
bility failure modeling based on time-to-failure
data considering a variety of approaches.
Catalog no. 94394, April 2010, 497 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-9439-8, $129.95 / 82.00
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 Quality Control and Reliability
New!
What Works for
GE May Not
Work for You
Using Human
Systems Dynamics to
Build a Culture of
Process Improvement
Lawrence Solow
3-D Change, Inc., Westampton, New Jersey, USA
Brenda Fake
O-2 Optimizing Organizations, San Diego, California, USA
" a must-read book for anyone involved in
Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement
initiatives."
Kristine Quade, author of Dynamical Leadership:
Building Adaptive Capacity for Uncertain Times (2010)
This informative book provides new tools for
managing and sustaining process improvements
in todays complex non-linear environments and
helps readers apply new, relevant theory to their
own management practices. With more than 50
combined years of change management and
process improvement consulting experience, the
authors offer valuable practical insights for creat-
ing dynamic organizational change.
The first section of the book describes the key
bodies of knowledge and process improvement
processes (Lean, Six Sigma, and Human Systems
Dynamics) used throughout the text. The book
also:
Focuses on the case story of TryinHard
Marine, a manufacturer of sophisticated
navigation systems
Highlights the dynamics of a typical linear
process improvement implementation, and
chaos theory as it applies to groups
Presents ways to combat a range of complex,
non-linear, and emergent organizational
issues as they arise during the implementa-
tion of a Six Sigma initiative
Explains how to assess readiness to begin a
process improvement initiative
Introducing additional tools and concepts that
enable adaptive action at all levels of an organiza-
tion, this book provides useful information that can
be applied to any organization.
Catalog no. K11248, May 2010, 206 pp.
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Includes CD-ROM
Standardized
Work for
Noncyclical
Processes
Joseph Niederstadt
Gates Corporation, Suzhou,
P.R. of China
While it is a given that most Lean companies
adopt methods to standardize cyclical activities,
they often fail to apply the same rigor to non-
cyclical work, believing that it cannot be meas-
ured. Standardized Work for Noncyclical
Processes cuts to the core of this mistaken belief
and shows you how to measure nonrepeating job
processes and eliminate waste associated with
noncyclical activities.
Taking a hands-on approach reflective of his time
as an operator on the line, Joseph Niederstadt lays
out the methods he has instituted successfully in
more than 30 factories around the world. He
defines and details a proven process for building
consistent quality products at reduced costs, and
includes coverage of activities involving multiple
machine job setters, maintenance, stockers, and
quality auditors. When implemented correctly
this method can help you increase utilization to
85 percent through intelligent data collection.
Presenting a wealth of process charts and
visual reference tools, the book illustrates
how to:
Identify abnormalities and waste
Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing
Promote a safe work environment
Ensure a balanced workload
Establish a baseline for continuous improve-
ments
Throughout the text, the author references blank
forms and offers numerous examples of what the
forms should look like when populated with the
proper data. The CD that accompanies the book
includes e-versions of all the forms, as well as
color versions of images found in the text.
Catalog no. K11219, June 2010, 120 pp.
Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2550-1
$39.95 / 25.99
 Quality Control and Reliability
New!
Advances in
Occupational,
Social, and
Organizational
Ergonomics
Edited by
Peter Vink
TNO, AS Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
Jussi Kantola
University of Turku, Salo, Finland
A review of the latest research and an exploration
of future trends, Advances in Occupational,
Social, and Organizational Ergonomics covers
the optimization of sociotechnical systems, includ-
ing their organizational structures, policies, and
processes. A quick review of the contents reveals
the breadth and depth of the coverage, which
provides insights from global experts. The book
examines the modern workplace and the changes
that have taken place in it.
Topics include:
Communication
Crew Resource Management
Work Design
Design of Working Times
Teamwork
Participatory Design
Community Ergonomics
Cooperative Work
New Work Paradigms
Organizational Culture
Virtual Organizations
Telework
Quality management
As business becomes progressively more global,
the demand for innovation and productivity
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ergonomically designed workspaces does not
decrease. In all situations, humans interact with
their environment, and the need for knowledge
and knowing how to apply it is constant. With
articles ranging in perspective from the individual
to the multi-organizational and coverage of set-
tings as varied as the factory floor, construction
sites, traditional and flexible office spaces, and vir-
tual environments, this book not only contributes
to knowledge development, but also to its wise
and expert application.
Catalog no. K11582, July 2010, 860 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3507-4, $79.95 / 49.99
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New!
Advances in
Human Factors
and Ergonomics
in Healthcare
Edited by
Vincent G. Duffy
Purdue University, Indiana, USA
Based on recent research, Advances in Human
Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare discuss-
es how to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and
effectiveness in patient care through the applica-
tion of human factors and ergonomics principles.
With contributions from experts around the
world, this book provides guidance on the design
and application of systems and devices for effec-
tive and safe healthcare delivery from both
patient and staff perspectives.
Topics include:
Challenges and Opportunities
Patient and Staff Safety
Healthcare Quality
Patient Satisfaction
Proactive Design
Error Prevention
Standardization
Modeling and Simulation
Risk Assessment and Reduction
Medical Device Development
Telemedicine
The range of authoritative chapters covers every-
thing from the proper design of bed rails to the
most efficient design of operating rooms, from
the development of quality products to the rating
of staff patient interaction. The contributors
explore ways to prevent elderly patient falls and
ways to make best use of electronic health
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patients, computers, and medical devices as well
as how to improve organizational aspects in a
healthcare setting and approaches to modeling
and analysis targeting work aspects specific to
healthcare. Up-to-date and cutting-edge, this
book can help you increase efficiency and
improve overall patient care and service delivery.
Catalog no. K11576, June 2010, 900 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3497-8, $79.95 / 49.99
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 Quality Control and Reliability
Coming Soon!
Quality Management in
Construction Projects
Abdul Razzak Rumane
Engineer, Consultant, SSH International Engineering
Consultants, Kuwait
Concise and easy to read, this reference presents
information on how to approach quality assur-
ance for construction projects. Containing quick
reference tables and a wealth of figures, the book
presents valuable quality-related data and guide-
lines, with coverage that spans from project
inception through to issuance of a completion
certificate.
Use this book to:
Learn about different types of contract deliv-
erable systems
Anticipate costs involved with quality
Develop ways to assess your quality efforts
In addition to covering standard procedures and
concepts, the author introduces and discusses a
wide range of state-of-the-art-tools and
approaches professionals can use to develop the
Integrated Quality Management System most
suitable for their specific project. These include:
Six Sigma
TRIZ
Total Quality Management
ISO 9000
ISO 14000 Environmental Management
System
OHSAS 18000
This information is also valuable for instructors
who wish to provide engineering students with
an in-depth knowledge about current practices
and familiarize them with the vernacular used in
discussing quality assurance practices within the
construction industry.
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Acceptance
Sampling in
Quality Control
Second Edition
Edward G. Schilling
Rochester Institute of
Technology, New York, USA
Dean V. Neubauer
Corning Incorporated,
Horseheads, New York, USA
" equally useful for both practitioners and
researchers in the arena of statistical quality con-
trol. At the end of each chapter, there are some
problems, with the solutions given at the end of the
text a nice addition to your personal library!"
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"Schillings first edition of Acceptance Sampling
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ing in quality control. The second edition, co-
authored with Dean Neubauer, updates and
improves upon the first."
Journal of Quality Technology
Integrating theory and practice, this comprehensive
book encompasses the most widely used accept-
ance sampling techniques. This edition introduces
the fundamentals of probability theory and includes
coverage of ISO 2859 and 3951 standards and the
ASTM version (E2234) of MIL-STD-105E, along with
a section on credit-based sampling plans. It also
stresses the role of sampling schemes with switch-
ing rules and extensively discusses accept zero
plans, including TNT, credit-based, the Nelson
monograph for c=0, and MIL-STD-1916.
Features
Covers the entire field of acceptance sam-
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Introduces the fundamentals of probability
theory
Presents various standards, including those
from the ISO, MIL-STD, and ASTM
Examines the new definition of acceptable
quality level as well as changes in switching
rules
Explores how acceptance control is used in
international trade
Deals with many derivative plans in a histori-
cal perspective to simplify comparison and
understanding
Discusses how to set quality levels
Includes problems at the end of each chapter
with solutions at the end of the text
Catalog no. C9527, 2009, 700 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-58488-952-6, $119.95 / 72.99
 Quality Control and Reliability
Human
Reliability,
Error, and
Human Factors
in Engineering
Maintenance
with Reference to
Aviation and Power
Generation
B.S. Dhillon
University of Ottawa, Canada
Of the billions of dollars spent on plant manage-
ment and operation annually, an estimated 80
percent of the total amount is spent to rectify the
chronic failure of systems, machines, and
humans. Although information on human relia-
bility, error, and human factors in engineering
maintenance is scattered throughout journals and
proceedings, no single resource covers all of these
topics within a maintenance safety framework.
Consulting different and diverse sources can not
only make finding information laborious and time
consuming, but also cause delays on the job.
Human Reliability, Error, and Human Factors
in Engineering Maintenance with Reference
to Aviation and Power Generation:
Gives engineers a tool for meeting the
increasing problem of human error
Draws from a myriad of sources to provide
quick and easy access to information that can
then be immediately applied to actual prob-
lems in the field
Includes examples and their solutions to illus-
trate engineering safety management at
work and gives readers a view of the intensity
of developments in the area
The authors clear, concise, user-friendly style
breaks the information down into understandable
and applicable concepts. This book not only pro-
vides up-to-date coverage of the on-going efforts
in human reliability, error, and human factors in
engineering maintenance, but also covers useful
developments in the general areas of human fac-
tors, reliability, and error. This information can
then be translated into increased maintenance
safety that has a positive impact on the bottom
line.
Catalog no. K10213, 2009, 200 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0383-7, $89.95 / 54.99
For more information and complete contents, visit www.crcpress.com
Second Edition
of a Bestseller!
Product
Reliability,
Maintainability,
and
Supportability
Handbook
Second Edition
Edited by
Michael Pecht
University of Maryland, College Park, USA
The second edition of the bestselling Product
Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability
Handbook helps professionals identify the short-
comings in the reliability practices of their organi-
zations and empowers them to take actions to
overcome them.
The book begins by discussing product effective-
ness and its related functions, presents the mathe-
matical theory for reliability, and introduces statis-
tical inference concepts as ways to analyze proba-
bilistic models from observational data. Later
chapters introduce basic types of probability distri-
butions; present the concepts of confidence inter-
val; focus on reliability assessment; and examine
software reliability, quality, and safety.
Use FMMEA to identify failure mechanisms
Reflecting developments in the field, the book
introduces the methodology known as Failure
Modes, Mechanisms, and Effects Analysis (FMMEA)
to identify potential failure mechanisms. Shifting to
a practical stance, the book delineates steps that
must be taken to develop a product that meets reli-
ability objectives. It describes how to combine reli-
ability information from parts and subsystems to
compute system level reliability, presents methods
for evaluating reliability in fault-tolerant conditions,
and details methods for modeling and analyzing
failures of repairable products.
Topics in the Second Edition Include:
Confidence Interval on Reliability Metrics and
their Relationships with Measures of Product
Quality
Process Control and Process Capability and
their Relationship with Product Reliability
System Reliability, including Redundancy
Catalog no. 9879, 2009, 480 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8493-9879-7, $99.95 / 60.99
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 Quality Control and Reliability
New Edition of a
Bestseller!
Reliability
Engineering
and Risk
Analysis
A Practical Guide,
Second Edition
Mohammad Modarres
and Mark Kaminskiy
University of Maryland, College Park, USA
Vasiliy Krivtsov
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis: A
Practical Guide, Second Edition has already
introduced a generation of engineers to the prac-
tical methods and techniques used in reliability
and risk studies applicable to numerous disci-
plines. Written for both practicing professionals
and engineering students, this comprehensive
overview of reliability and risk analysis techniques
has been fully updated, expanded, and revised to
meet current needs. It concentrates on reliability
analysis of complex systems and their compo-
nents and also presents basic risk analysis tech-
niques.
The prediction of failures involves uncertainty,
and problems associated with failures are inher-
ently probabilistic. Their solution requires optimal
tools to analyze strength of evidence and under-
stand failure events and processes to gauge con-
fidence in a designs reliability.
Tools to Proactively Predict Failure
Since reliability analysis is a multi-disciplinary sub-
ject, the scope of this book applies to most engi-
neering disciplines, and its content is primarily
based on the materials used in undergraduate
and graduate-level courses at the University of
Maryland. This book has greatly benefited from
its authors' industrial experience. It balances a
mixture of basic theory and applications and pres-
ents a large number of examples to illustrate var-
ious technical subjects. A proven educational tool,
this bestselling classic will serve anyone working
on real-life failure analysis and prediction prob-
lems. It includes a solutions manual for qualifying
instructors, and is also useful as a professional ref-
erence.
Catalog no. 9247, January 2010, 471 pp.
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Reliability
Analysis and
Prediction with
Warranty Data
Issues, Strategies,
and Methods
Bharatendra K. Rai
University of Massachusetts, USA
Nanua Singh
Consultant, Michigan, USA
This easy-to-understand guide helps readers suc-
cessfully interpret warranty data to make accurate
predictions. It discusses practical issues associated
with the modeling and analysis of warranty data
and includes a number of useful strategies to
reduce costs of warranties. The authors offer a
step-by-step approach with flowcharts to extract
meaningful information from the warranty data,
demonstrating each approach with detailed
application examples. They also illustrate the use
of neural networks in predicting warranty per-
formance and show how other statistical method-
ologies can help support strategic, tactical, and
operational types of managerial decision making.
Catalog no. K10183, 2009, 184 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0325-7, $79.95 / 48.99
Models of
Network
Reliability
Analysis,
Combinatorics, and
Monte Carlo
Ilya B. Gertsbakh
Ben Gurion University, Beer
Sheva, Israel
Yoseph Shpungin
Shamoon College of Engineering, Beer Sheva, Israel
Unique in its approach, this volume provides a
brief introduction to Monte Carlo methods and a
concise exposition of Reliability Theory ideas.
From there, it investigates a collection of principal
network reliability models problems and solu-
tionspresented in the form of efficient Monte
Carlo algorithms. Complete with many illustra-
tions, numerical examples, and tables, this is an
ideal resource for practical self study. Also useful
as a professional reference, this book includes a
solutions manual for qualifying instructors.
Catalog no. K10902, January 2010, 217 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1741-4, $79.95 / 49.99
 Quality Control and Reliability
Reliability
Technology,
Human Error,
and Quality in
Health Care
B.S. Dhillon
University of Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada
A compilation of data from a wide variety of
sources, this book discusses medical device main-
tenance, human error reporting systems and
models for predicting human reliability and error,
patient safety, quality methods, and steps for
improving quality in healthcare. Highlights
include a chapter on mathematical concepts and
another chapter containing introductory material
on reliability technology, human error, and quali-
ty considered essential to understanding materials
presented in subsequent chapters. The book con-
tains examples, their solutions, and end-of-chap-
ter problems.
Catalog no. 65580, 2008, 216 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-6558-9, $89.95 / 57.99
Configuration
Management
Implementation,
Principles, and
Applications for
Manufacturing
Industries
Joseph Sorrentino
Lean Quality Systems, Dana
Point, California
This authoritative guide emphasizes that configu-
ration management is driven by designers, not by
the often unpredictable whims of end-users. It
also addresses ways to overcome missing tribal
wisdom the tendency to fall into the new-
newer-newest syndrome, always looking for the
next great technology or software. The book con-
tains more than 60 reader-friendly tables, figures,
and checklists to help bolster understanding and
provides an unprecedented overview of this
groundbreaking management style. The text
presents case studies in which an understanding
of configuration management principles would
have saved valuable time and financial resources.
Catalog no. 75128, 2009, 123 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7512-0, $73.95 / 46.99
For more information and complete contents, visit www.crcpress.com
The Weibull
Distribution
A Handbook
Horst Rinne
University of Giessen
Compiling findings from
many scientific journals and
research papers, this hand-
book focuses on the origin,
statistical properties, and
related distributions of the Weibull distribution. It
also presents various approaches to estimate the
parameters of this distribution under all possible
situations of sampling data as well as approaches
to parameter and goodness-of-fit testing. The
author provides illustrative examples from the
biological, environmental, health, physical, and
social sciences and lists several statistical software
packages capable of performing Weibull analysis.
The extensive bibliography includes 1,200
research papers on the theory and application of
the Weibull distribution.
Catalog no. C7436, 2009, 808 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8743-7, $99.95 / 66.99
Engineering
Design Reliability
Applications
For the Aerospace,
Automotive and Ship
Industries
Edited by
Efstratios Nikolaidis,
Dan M. Ghiocel, and
Suren Singhal
Highlighting the competitive advantage available
from using risk-based reliability design in the
aerospace, automotive, defense, and shipbuilding
industries, this book provides an overview of how
to apply probabilistic approaches and reliability
methods to engineering problems. Engineers
from the industry and national labs and universi-
ty researchers present success stories and quanti-
fy the benefits of reliability design for their organ-
izations. They demonstrate how to convince col-
leagues and management of the potential bene-
fits of these approaches in allowing their organi-
zations to accrue significant benefits and increase
dramatically their competitiveness.
Catalog no. 51326, 2008, 376 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-5132-2, $135.95 / 86.00
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 General
New!
Intelligent
Energy Field
Manufacturing
Interdisciplinary
Process Innovations
Edited by
Wenwu Zhang
GE Global Research Center,
Schenectady, New York, USA
Edited by a prominent researcher with contribu-
tions from experts in their individual areas,
Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing:
Interdisciplinary Process Innovations explores a
new philosophy of engineering. An in-depth intro-
duction to intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing
(EFM), this book explores a fresh engineering
methodology that not only integrates but goes
beyond methodologies such as Design for Six
Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent
Engineering, TRIZ, green and sustainable manu-
facturing, and more. This book gives a systematic
introduction to classic nonmechanical manufac-
turing processes as well as offering big pictures of
some technical frontiers in modern engineering.
This book:
Explains how any manufacturing process is
actually a process of injecting human intelli-
gence into the interaction between material
and the various energy fields in order to trans-
fer the material into desired configurations
Discusses technological innovation, dynamic
M-PIE flows, the generalities of energy fields,
logic functional materials and intelligence, the
open scheme of intelligent EFM implementa-
tion, and the principles of intelligent EFM
Takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that
includes research frontiers such as micro/nano
fabrication, high strain rate processes, laser
shock forming, materials science and engi-
neering, bioengineering, etc.
Addresses the so called nontraditional man-
ufacturing processes, which covers waterjet
machining, laser material processing, ultrason-
ic material processing, EDM/ECM, etc.
Rich in illustrative pictures, figures, and tables that
make technical materials more absorbable, this
volume cuts across multiple engineering disci-
plines.
Catalog no. 71017, July 2010, 728 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7101-6, $149.95 / 95.00
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New!
Process Plants
A Handbook for
Inherently Safer
Design, Second
Edition
Trevor Kletz
Paul Amyotte
Dalhousie University, Canada
How far will an ounce of prevention really go?
While the answer to that question may never be
truly known, Process Plants: A Handbook for
Inherently Safer Design, Second Edition takes us
several steps closer. The book demonstrates not
just the importance of prevention, but the impor-
tance of designing with prevention in mind. It
emphasizes the role of inherent safety in process
safety management systems and in ensuring an
appropriate process safety culture. Keeping the
easy to understand style that made the first edition
so popular, this book clearly delineates practical,
everyday issues and complex technical ones.
The second edition provides:
Coverage of new inherent safety metrics and
how to measure the degree or level of inher-
ent safety
New examples of application of the various
principles of inherently safer design and 20
new figures
New emphasis on the role of inherently safer
design in process safety management sys-
tems and in ensuring an appropriate process
safety culture
Discussion of dust explosion risk reduction by
means of inherently safer approaches
A new chapter on case study development,
providing a comprehensive approach to the
prevention and mitigation of process inci-
dents by timely incorporation of inherently
safer design
This updated version of a classic examines how to
incorporate inherently safer design into process
industry activities, revising and updating informa-
tion based on recent research and developments.
A how-to resource at its core, the book includes
numerous examples that illustrate the principles
of inherently safer design and how to apply them
in practice. It explains how to measure the inher-
ent safeness of a process, referencing metric tools
that have been developed during the past decade
and the tried and true methods that have become
industry standbys.
Catalog no. K10249, May 2010, 384 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0455-1, $99.95 / 63.99
 General
New!
Engineering
Mega-Systems
The Challenge of
Systems Engineering
in the Information
Age
Renee Stevens
MITRE, McLean, Virginia, USA
With their ability to cross traditional boundaries and
achieve a level of functionality greater than their
component elements, mega-systems have helped
coporations and government organizations around
the world resolve complex challenges that they oth-
erwise couldnt address with stand-alone systems.
Engineering Mega-Systems: The Challenge of
Systems Engineering in the Information Age
provides a clear understanding of the engineering
of this class of systemsa process that demands
consideration of increasing program scale and the
rapid change of underlying technologies.
This book:
Examines commercial and government appli-
cations of mega-systems to provide insight
into the contemporary challenges of engi-
neering these systems in three critical dimen-
sions: engineering processes, management
processes
Presents two case studies in engineering
mega-systems that illustrate valuable lessons
learned and highlight emerging practices
Supplies the understanding and the tools
needed to begin engineering, characterizing,
and acquiring mega-systems across multiple
dimensions
Written by Renee Stevens, a Senior Principal
Engineer at The MITRE Corporation with decades
of experience analyzing, engineering, and acquir-
ing large-scale systems for the the U.S. Department
of Defense and other government agencies, this
book explains how the engineering of mega-sys-
tems is inherently different from that of large-scale
monolithic systems. It supplies the vocabulary and
framework needed to explore the issues relevant to
mega-systems. This framework then evolves into
the Profiler diagnostic tool that helps you under-
stand the nature and context of the system at hand
and, on that basis, select the most appropriate
processes, tools, and techniques.
Catalog no. AU6663, July 2010, 254 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7666-0, $89.95 / 54.99
For more information and complete contents, visit www.crcpress.com
Safety, Health,
and
Environmental
Auditing
A Practical Guide
Simon W. Pain
Solway Consulting Group,
Dalbeattie, Scotland, UK
Many competent organizations have extensive
safety, health, and environmental protocols in
place, but still find that things go wrong. Having
good quality instructions is only half the battle.
An equally crucial part of a good quality process
is auditing, the step that ensures compliance with
the procedures. Safety, Health, and
Environmental Auditing: A Practical Guide
provides down to earth guidance on improving
safety, health, and environmental performance,
supplying a starting point for developing auditing
protocols and knowing how to implement them.
In contrast to the overly-academic and uninspir-
ing tone of many auditing books, this text gives
accessible, user-friendly advice in a step-by-step
manner. Based on novel auditing techniques
designed to overcome common problems in the
audit process, this book:
Emphasizes accurate auditing that is repre-
sentative and repeatable
Makes key information easily accessible to
refresh your memory prior to or during an
audit.
Provides a set of audit protocols covering 60
different aspects of environmental, health,
and safety management, and frequently
used, practical administrative checklists useful
for planning and conducting the audit
The book integrates the concepts of safety,
health, and environmental auditing into a com-
mon approach of loss prevention. Based on the
authors 16 years of developing and teaching EHS
auditing techniques, it conveys the practical tricks
of the trade in an interesting and memorable way.
Not only does the book advise on the human fac-
tor elements of successful auditing, but it also
provides a detailed methodology, both on paper
and in simple-to-use software, that shows organi-
zations how to conduct their own audits in an
effective manner.
Catalog no. K11449, April 2010, 230 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-2947-9, $89.95 / 57.99
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 General
Modeling and
Benchmarking
Supply Chain
Leadership
Setting the
Conditions for
Excellence
Joseph L Walden
Supply Chain Leadership
Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Applying his 30 years of supply chain experience
and exemplary leadership, Joe Walden invites sup-
ply chain managers to step up and become supply
chain leaders in pursuit of new levels of excellence.
In addition to providing a roadmap to leadership
for supply chain professionals, the book fills a gap
in most university curriculums by serving as a prac-
tical manual on leadership. The book details the
qualities considered benchmarks for measuring
leadership success. It also provides a historical look
at leadership in supply chain management com-
plemented by original interviews with leaders in
industry and government across three continents.
Features
Provides detailed instruction on how supply
chain managers can become supply chain
leaders
Offers a detailed historical look at the charac-
teristics of successful leaders
Demonstrates how the characteristics and
benchmarks are expressed in complex and
diverse organizations
Contents
Setting the Foundation. What Is Leadership, and
How Does It Differ from Management? Sun Tzu
on Leadership. Six Sigma Leadership. LEADER-
SHIP: The Attributes of Leadership. L1: Loyalty.
E+1: Ethics and Honesty. A3: Attitude, Aptitude,
Accountability. D5: Determination, Dedication,
Discipline, Devotion, Decisiveness. E4: Equality,
Example, Expectations, Enthusiasm. R3: Respect,
Responsibility, Reliability. S2: Self-
Development/Employee Development, Serving
Leadership. H5: Humor, Happiness, Health,
Humility, Heart. I3: Integrity, Inspiration
Supply Chain Intelligence and Supply Chain
Leadership Integrity. P4: Professional Pride,
Planning, Passion, People. Applications.
Coaching, Teaching, Mentoring. Benchmarking
Leadership and Leadership Metrics. Conclusions
and Final Thoughts. Appendix 1. Index.
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Reverse
Engineering
Technology of
Reinvention
Wego Wang
University of Massachusetts,
Lowell, USA
Written to advance the technology of reinvention
and improve the competitiveness of commercial
parts in the aftermarket, this volume discusses the
proper measuring and analyses required to repro-
duce or repair an original equipment manufactur-
er (OEM) part using modern reverse engineering
technologies. Covering regulations that govern
this practice, the author includes numerous real-
world examples and enables readers to determine
if a duplicated or repaired part can meet the
design functionality of the original. Going beyond
industrial manufacturing, this volume also looks
at the use of reverse engineering in academic
research and legal and forensic analyses.
Catalog no. K10314, September 2010, c. 330 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0630-2, $139.95 / 89.00
New!
What Every
Engineer Should
Know about
MATLAB and
Simulink
Adrian B. Biran
Technion -- Israel Institute of
Technology, Israel
Using examples from mathematics, mechanical
and electrical engineering, and control and signal
processing, this book provides an introduction to
MATLAB and Simulink and examines the advan-
tages and limitations of both. The author demon-
strates how to visualize the results of calculations
in various kinds of graphical representations, how
to write useful script files and functions for solving
specific problems, how to avoid disastrous com-
putational errors, and how to insert calculations
and graphs into technical reports produced by
either MS Word or LaTeX. Companion software
with functions and script files is available online.
Catalog no. K10511, July 2010, 449 pp.
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 General
Stories from
My Sensei
Two Decades of
Lessons Learned
Implementing
Toyota-Style
Systems
Steve Hoeft
Altarum Institute, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, USA
In the tradition of Taoist philosophers and Zen
masters, Steve Hoeft tells the stories he learned
from his Toyota Production System (TPS) master
teachers. Sometimes enigmatic, sometimes
funny, but always powerful and enlightening,
these stories of continuous improvement and
Lean implementation are organized around the
Toyota House framework.
After covering historical and foundational aspects
of TPS, the stories go on to illustrate a wealth of
essential topics encompassing the timeless,
unchanging principles of Just-In-Time, Built in
Quality, and Respect for People, and delves into
specifics on many tools like kanban, Quick
Changeover, and A3 Problem Solving.
"Steve is one of the few leaders in the US that is
truly a TPS expert. He has not only written the
way to be successful but he also demonstrated it
successfully within various companies while
keeping TPS pure and simple.
Phil Lardiere, President Pendleton Group Inc., and
author of X
Ideal for individual learning and reflection as well
as for use with groups, Stories From My Sensei
provides key insights into how and how-not-to
implement TPS principles. Reflection questions
accompany each story to help readers apply the
lessons to their own situationssituations that
will ultimately become the basis of stories handed
down to the next generation.
Catalog no. K10850, January 2010, 180 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1654-7, $29.95 / 18.99
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Getting Design
Right
A Systems Approach
Peter L. Jackson
Cornell University, Ithaca, New
York, USA
Classroom-tested and indus-
try-reviewed, this text takes
readers through the steps of
customer-focused design. It
integrates aspects from both design and systems
engineering to provide a solid understanding of
the fundamental principles and best practices in
these areas. The author examines software engi-
neering from a behavioral perspective that results
in an object-oriented methodology. He also pres-
ents a holistic view of design by covering project
management and scheduling. Through case stud-
ies and useful design challenges, the text encour-
ages readers to create an initial product design
and project plan. Numerous relevant spreadsheet
files are available on the books website.
Catalog no. K10556, January 2010, 392 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4398-1115-3, $79.95 / 49.99
Architecture
and Principles
of Systems
Engineering
C.E. Dickerson
Loughborough University,
Leicestershire, UK
D.N. Mavris
Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta, USA
Rooted in the long-standing practices of engi-
neering, science, and mathematics, this book
gives readers the foundation and elementary
methods to step into the domain of model-based
architecture and systems engineering practices. It
explores the fundamentals of systems architec-
ture, describes how it fits into systems engineer-
ing, explains the role of a systems architect, and
provides succinct recommendations on how sys-
tems architecture should be practiced.
Catalog no. AU7253, January 2010, c. 496 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7253-2, $89.95 / 54.99
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 General
Principles of
Supply Chain
Management
Richard E. Crandall and
Charlie C. Chen
Appalachian State University,
Boone, North Carolina, USA
William R. Crandall
University of North Carolina,
Pembroke, USA
Going beyond the usual supply chain text,
Principles of Supply Chain Management not
only details the individual components of the sup-
ply chain but also illustrates how the pieces must
come together for an effective supply chain.
Providing the logic behind why supply chain
management is essential, the text examines how
supply chains are evolving, looks ahead to future
developments, and also:
Provides a balanced look at supply chains
with a focus on where it needs to be the
customer
Describes the forward supply chain (from the
supplier to the customer) and the reverse
supply chain (recycling)
Reviews contemporary sustainability concepts
including triple bottom line, cradle-to-grave,
and cradle-to-cradle
Includes extensive discussions on retailing,
distribution, and manufacturing topics
Details supply chain flows of physical goods,
information, and funds
Highlights the need for coordinated change
in technology, infrastructure, and cultures
among supply chain members
Focusing on the customer and working backward
from the point of distribution all the way back to
the point of origin, including the extractive indus-
tries of mining and agriculture, the text provides
numerous examples and case histories to outline a
proven approach for achieving effective supply
chain integration. This self-contained resource
provides readers with a realistic appraisal of the
state of the art in supply chain management and
the understanding needed to build and manage
effective supply chains in a wide-range of indus-
tries. Most importantly, it emphasizes the need for
building and maintaining cooperation and collab-
oration among all members of the supply chain.
Catalog no. 91077, January 2010, 645 pp.
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Project
Management of
Complex and
Embedded
Systems
Ensuring Product
Integrity and
Program Quality
Kim H. Pries
Stoneridge Electronics North America, El Paso, Texas, USA
Jon M. Quigley
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Featuring techniques from the Department of
Defense and the automotive industry, this refer-
ence explains how to deliver a reliable, complex
system or product to market. The book provides
a step-by-step tutorial on how to secure quality in
complex products by incorporating various tech-
niques for embedded software development.
Each step in the development process is covered
in detail with supplementary case studies that
illustrate potential challenges in each phase of
development and provide a base for deriving
future solutions.
Catalog no. AU7205, 2009, 376 pp.
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7205-1, $94.95 / 60.99
Introduction to
Precision
Machine Design
and Error
Assessment
Edited by
Samir Mekid
King Fahd University of Petroleum
and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Ultra-precision machines are now capable of sub-
nanometer accuracy, but unique challenges con-
tinue to arise due to their tight specifications.
Addressing the challenges involved in the design
process, this text explains how to devise an over-
all design strategy for precision systems and how
to identify errors affecting accuracy. It also defines
suitable metrology for inspection and perform-
ance evaluation. Both a reference for profession-
als looking to stay abreast of this developing field,
as well as a textbook for engineering students,
this work reviews design fundamentals and offers
access to essential information including interna-
tional standards.
Catalog no. 7886, 2009, 302 pp.
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