Strategic Continuous Process Improvement

By Gerhard Plenert

Book Overview

Proven methods for achieving continuous process improvement

Resolve "quality chaos" by creating a link between quality problems and their optimal solutions. With a focus on building an integrated quality environment, Strategic Continuous Process Improvement: Which Quality Tools to Use and When to Use Them begins by discussing the different types of continuous process improvement (CPI) systems available.

This practical guide explains how to implement a strategic performance model and select and integrate appropriate metrics to achieve desired results. Tested techniques for executing an improvement process are included along with real-world examples. The book concludes with a plan to help you sustain an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement in your organization.

Find out how to: Identify CPI opportunities Evaluate various CPI options using comparative benchmarks Understand the characteristics of each quality option Map CPI characteristics against quality problems Select the appropriate tool to fit a specific quality problem Recognize the role of governance and performance reviews Cascade and communicate CPI throughout your organization Move the needle toward successful process optimization

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071767185
• ISBN13: 9780071767187
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"