Improving Maintenance Reliability Through Cultural Change

Author : Stephen J. Thomas
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 083113190X

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Improving Maintenance and Reliability Through Cultural Change by Stephen J. Thomas Pdf

This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organizations culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how. Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change. Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus.Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.

Author : Stephen J. Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0831132760

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The Workbook of Improving Maintenance and Reliability Through Cultural Change by Stephen J. Thomas Pdf

In Improving Maintenance and Reliability through Cultural Change Steve Thomas explains to middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries how to improve maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing their organization's culture. In so doing he demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, inter-relationships, and rewards. He goes on to effectively demonstrate how to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance. Contains exercises that will provide an in-depth understanding of the material as it relates to the specific circumstances of your organization. Logically organized, so that the workbook chapters complement the corresponding chapters in the book. Works as an effective group-learning tool to use with your peers and managers to help you collectively think about the book's key concepts and relate them to your efforts. Provides chapter summaries through definitions, charts, and lists. Includes valuable forms that can be copied and used to work through the change process. Contains numerous writing exercises, checklists and work activities, helping to clarify the issues that exist within your organization. Includes an ongoing case study that simulates the change process.

Author : Stephen Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0831132884

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Improving Maintenance & Reliability Through Cultural Change by Stephen Thomas Pdf

This is the "CD Only" version of this book. This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organization's culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how. Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change. Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus. Presents the subject in a way that middle managers will be able to understand and apply. Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.

Author : Ricky Smith,R. Keith Mobley
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080552072

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Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers by Ricky Smith,R. Keith Mobley Pdf

Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers will give the engineer the “have to have” information. It will help instill knowledge on a daily basis, to do his or her job and to maintain and assure reliable equipment to help reduce costs. This book will be an easy reference for engineers and managers needing immediate solutions to everyday problems. Most civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers will face issues relating to maintenance and reliability, at some point in their jobs. This will become their “go to” book. Not an oversized handbook or a theoretical treatise, but a handy collection of graphs, charts, calculations, tables, curves, and explanations, basic “rules of thumb” that any engineer working with equipment will need for basic maintenance and reliability of that equipment. • Access to quick information which will help in day to day and long term engineering solutions in reliability and maintenance • Listing of short articles to help assist engineers in resolving problems they face • Written by two of the top experts in the country

Author : Ramesh Gulati,Ricky Smith
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Engineering
ISBN : 0831133112

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Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices by Ramesh Gulati,Ricky Smith Pdf

Author : M. Borsato,N. Wognum,M. Peruzzini
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781614997030

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Transdisciplinary Engineering: Crossing Boundaries by M. Borsato,N. Wognum,M. Peruzzini Pdf

The Concurrent Engineering (CE) approach was developed in the 1980s, based on the concept that different phases of a product life cycle should be conducted concurrently and initiated as early as possible within the Product Creation Process (PCP). CE concepts have matured and become the foundation of many new ideas, methodologies, initiatives, approaches and tools. This book contains the proceedings from the 23rd ISPE Inc. International Conference on Transdisciplinary (formerly: Concurrent) Engineering, held in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil, in October 2016. The conference, entitled 'Transdisciplinary Engineering: Crossing Boundaries', provides an important forum for international scientific exchange on Concurrent Engineering and collaborative enterprises, and attracts the participation of researchers, industry experts and students, as well as government representatives. The 108 peer reviewed papers and keynote speech included here, range from theoretical and conceptual to strongly pragmatic works, which are organized into 17 sections including: Concurrent Engineering and knowledge exchange; engineering for sustainability; multidisciplinary project management; collaborative design and engineering; optimization of engineering operations and data analytics; and multidisciplinary design optimization, among others. The book gives an overview of the latest research, advancements and applications in the field and will be of interest to researchers, design practitioners and educators.

Author : Babatunde Fatai Ogunbayo,Clinton Aigbavboa,Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000834802

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A Maintenance Management Framework for Municipal Buildings in Developing Economies by Babatunde Fatai Ogunbayo,Clinton Aigbavboa,Wellington Didibhuku Thwala Pdf

The central aim of this book is to investigate and develop frameworks to aid effective maintenance management of municipal buildings in the education sector of developing economies. Using the South African education sector as a case study, this book provides readers with two major practical insights. Firstly, it focuses on the theoretical underpinnings of maintenance management research and introduces a maintenance management model through the development of a conceptual framework. This framework aids in explaining the factors underpinning the maintenance of municipal buildings but can also be used in the assessment and management of other public buildings. Secondly, the book highlights and addresses theoretical gaps in existing studies essential for the maintenance management of buildings in developing economies, providing a stimulus for future research. The book will be of interest to researchers in construction management, building technology, estate management, civil engineering, architecture, and urban and regional planning. It is an essential manual for policymakers in the education sector, built environment, construction industry, facility maintenance, facility management and consultants at government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) charged with maintenance management of public infrastructures and assets.

Author : John D. Campbell,James V. Reyes-Picknell
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781482252385

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Uptime by John D. Campbell,James V. Reyes-Picknell Pdf

Uptime describes the combination of activities that deliver fewer breakdowns, improved productive capacity, lower costs, and better environmental performance. The bestselling second edition of Uptime has been used as a textbook on maintenance management in several postsecondary institutions and by many companies as the model framework for their mai

Author : Stephen J. Thomas
Publisher : Web of Change
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000061021969

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Improving Reliability and Maintenance from Within by Stephen J. Thomas Pdf

This unique book is perfect for those who are internal consultants...and may not know it... recognize the value of their efforts and help them learn the skills required to optimize their performance. It explains the internal consultant's role and describes the various tasks in which they become engaged. What's more, it provides information that will enable users to improve their performance and deliver greater value. Also included is the Internal Consultant's Web of Change--a tool that will help individuals recognize their strengths and their areas that need improvement. This practical resource does more than start internal consultants on the road to improvement, it accompanies them on the journey! Upper management looking to understand internal consulting, middle tier reliability and maintenance management, and those who hold "special projects" positions will find this reference extremely useful. Written by a professional who "been there, done that" type of work as opposed to someone who has not lived in the organization as an internal consultant. Addresses 12 elements of internal consulting--those who are internal consultants can learn from this and improve their performance. Presents the internal consultant business case so companies can justify this position. Features the Web of Internal Consultant Change--a web (radar) diagram listing the 12 elements of the internal consultant and allowing readers to take a survey which will identify their strong areas, as well as areas for improvement.

Author : John Moubray
Publisher : Industrial Press Inc.
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0831131462

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Reliability-centered Maintenance by John Moubray Pdf

Completely reorganised and comprehensively rewritten for its second edition, this guide to reliability-centred maintenance develops techniques which are practised by over 250 affiliated organisations worldwide.

Author : Alexander Olsen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 857 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031559433

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Safety Culture and Leading Indicators for Safety in the Maritime and Offshore Environment by Alexander Olsen Pdf

Author : Sauro Riccetti
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466589889

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Designing Food Safety and Equipment Reliability Through Maintenance Engineering by Sauro Riccetti Pdf

Existing maintenance engineering techniques pursue equipment reliability with a focus on minimal costs, but in the food industry, food safety is the most critical issue. This book identifies how to ensure food product safety through maintenance engineering in a way that produces added value and generates real profits for your organization.Integrati

Author : Andrew K.S. Jardine,Albert H.C. Tsang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849339669

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Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability by Andrew K.S. Jardine,Albert H.C. Tsang Pdf

Based on the results of research in physical asset management, Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability: Theory and Applications introduces students to the tools for making data-driven decisions and how to use them. The book offers a solid theoretical foundation for these tools, demonstrating applications through various case studies. Firmly rooted in reality, the applications covered relate to areas such as food processing, the military, mining, transportation, steel, and petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Ideal for classroom use, this text features supplementary software that can be downloaded from the CRC Web site. The downloadable educational versions of software packages include: OREST, SMS, EXAKT for CBM optimization, PERDEC, Workshop Simulator, Crew Size Optimizer, and WiebullSoft. This book can be used as a textbook for a one-semester senior undergraduate or postgraduate course on maintenance decision analysis. It provides problem sets with answers at the end of each chapter, an extensive set of PowerPoint slides covering the various chapters and appendices, a solutions manual for the problems in the book, and a bank of more than 100 examination questions. Instructors who adopt the book can obtain these resources at www.crcpress.com. The authors approach the topic with the ideology that mathematical modeling is not a spectator sport. Their examination of the underpinning theories for formulating models and exploration of real-world applications make the book both informative and practical. It provides professors with the tools they need to easily teach their students how to transform data into information.

Author : Joseph Mathew,Lin Ma,Andy Tan,Deryk Anderson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1260 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-02-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846288142

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Engineering Asset Management by Joseph Mathew,Lin Ma,Andy Tan,Deryk Anderson Pdf

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the inaugural World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM) being held at the Conrad Jupiters Hotel on the Gold Coast from July 11 to 14, 2006. More than 170 authors from 28 countries have contributed over 160 papers to be presented over the first three days of the conference. Day four will be host to a series of workshops devoted to the practice of various aspects of Engineering Asset Management. WCEAM is a new annual global forum on the various multidisciplinary aspects of Engineering Asset Management. It deals with the presentation and publication of outputs of research and development activities as well as the application of knowledge in the practical aspects of: strategic asset management risk management in asset management design and life-cycle integrity of physical assets asset performance and level of service models financial analysis methods for physical assets reliability modelling and prognostics information systems and knowledge management asset data management, warehousing and mining condition monitoring and intelligent maintenance intelligent sensors and devices regulations and standards in asset management human dimensions in integrated asset management education and training in asset management and performance management in asset management. We have attracted academics, practitioners and scientists from around the world to share their knowledge in this important emerging transdiscipline that impacts on almost every aspect of daily life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Logistics
ISBN : CUB:U183034882303

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Army Logistician by Anonim Pdf