Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes – författare

This book is a reference for continuous improvement project (CIP) leaders/facilitators in manufacturing and service organizations, students (undergraduate and graduate), academics responsible for managing senior projects (Capstone Projects) and teaching quality courses, and researchers interested in how organizations could produce more effective and efficient continuous improvement initiatives and projects. The authors collected and analyzed information and results from CIPs they facilitated or co-advised, such as the improvement of the service level in a bottle manufacturing organization, reduction of changeover in a brewery manufacturing organization, reduction of ambulance response time, and reduction of scrap in a steel transformation manufacturing organization. Many of the CIPs were previously part of award-winning white papers documenting critical improvements.Throughout this book, readers will learn: different types of CIPs metrics to identify successful CIPs the 53 factors related to CIPs success how to manage CIPs behaviors to achieve outstanding results from CIPs.Three of the chapters are supplemented with three or more case studies. In addition, the final chapter includes a list of behaviors expected from directors, continuous improvement managers, CIP leaders/facilitators, and CIP team members to obtain the major benefits from CIPs.

Circular-Economy is a new concept in operations management. Its goal is to redefine growth, focusing on positive benefits arising for society as a whole out of efficiencies such as designing waste out the operations process. This book will help practitioners use the proper strategy for effective adoption of Circular practices to use in their organization.Features: Provides a complete understanding of Circular-Economy practices Offers advanced mathematical models to help industry management adopt the correct practices Presents a deep understanding of cross-functional and customer-focused design thinking Covers how to develop sustainable practices in all types of activities within operations management.Circular Economy for the Management of Operations will be of interest to practitioners and researchers in engineering as well as business management

Circular-Economy is a new concept in operations management. Its goal is to redefine growth, focusing on positive benefits arising for society as a whole out of efficiencies such as designing waste out the operations process. This book will help practitioners use the proper strategy for effective adoption of Circular practices to use in their organization.Features: Provides a complete understanding of Circular-Economy practices Offers advanced mathematical models to help industry management adopt the correct practices Presents a deep understanding of cross-functional and customer-focused design thinking Covers how to develop sustainable practices in all types of activities within operations management.Circular Economy for the Management of Operations will be of interest to practitioners and researchers in engineering as well as business management

Blockchain technology is considered a disruptive innovation that changes the ways companies and global processes operate. This technology has impressive powers to change this world for the better.This book examines the origins, emergence, challenges, and opportunities in the blockchain field, rethinking business strategy and readiness in the digital world and how blockchain technology would improve businesses. It provides a blockchain readiness model for managing supply chains and reviews enabling technologies such as AI, big data and organisational capabilities that support the adoption of blockchain technology. Through innovative design and simulation of a blockchain framework, it aims to enhance the traceability and transparency of business operations and supply chains. This includes developing key performance indicators for measuring the seamless integration of blockchain technology and achieving a successful outcome. It explores how blockchain technology enhances the green and sustainability aspects of businesses by comparing the sectors and discussing the potential for blockchain to promote a green and sustainable economy. This book concludes with research frontiers and blockchain applications in healthcare, international trade, and supply chain sectors.Key featuresIntegrates both theoretical and practical perspectivesIncludes material that is informative for readers from diverse backgrounds and disciplinesExplores blockchain technology practices and challenges in-depth across various sectorsOffers up-to-date, critical insights on the design, management, and control of blockchain technology for businessesWritten by experts with extensive experience in the field.It is primarily written for senior undergraduate and graduate students and academic researchers in fields including buisness management, industrial and systems engineering, supply chain, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering, and information technology.

Industry 5.0 is a new paradigm aiming to address social and environmental sustainability in future industries. This book explores various models and execution frameworks across different sectors, enabling organizations to stay competitive by integrating digital technologies with human creativity. It is a resource for smart manufacturing and service organizations, offering insights and strategies for next generation industrial practices. Industry 5.0: Concepts and Strategies for Digital Transformation offers a comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance organizational sustainability within the Industry 5.0 landscape. This resource provides in-depth insights for practitioners and researchers, presenting a range of implementation frameworks to improve sustainability practices across industries. The book explores the key drivers and technological advancements driving Industry 5.0 while also addressing the unique barriers faced by different industrial sectors in adopting this transformative approach. This book provides practitioners and industry leaders with the tools to effectively address contemporary challenges associated with product life cycles and societal impacts. It also helps organizations enhance their resilience to achieve the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement and COP 28. Furthermore, it assists policymakers and government agencies in formulating emission control policies and mitigation strategies.

This book is for directors, consultants, practitioners, and professionals aspiring to effectively manage operations, but is targeted at applying innovation to the management of operations, including supply chains. It is appropriate for those establishing a career in innovation and operations management. This book will: Equip readers with understanding of the nature of innovation, operations management concepts, business models, methods and tools; Explore best practices and most commonly used operations and innovation business models, methods, and tools used by successful organisations; Consider particular operational issues directly impact the competitiveness of organisations

Intelligent Agriculture: Developing a System for Monitoring and Controlling Production examines the development of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology designed to monitor and control agriculture production.  The book is divided into four sections which illustrate the innovative technology of this product. Section One explores the consumer's discovery of the product and includes a benchmark analysis of the WSN against other similar technologies alongside a technological roadmap, intellectual property analysis and value proposal. Sections Two and Three demonstrate the development of WSN technology in relation to system architecture and software application. Finally, Section Four outlines concept activities used to test the WSN technology and its solutions. An illuminating resource for academics and professionals within the fields of agriculture and agribusiness, this volume will also serve as a helpful guide for other technological sectors as a reference for the development of new technologies.