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About this book
Explore the dramatic changes brought on by the new manufacturing technologies of Industry 4.0
In Smart Manufacturing, The Lean Six Sigma Way, Dr. Anthony Tarantino delivers an insightful and eye-opening exploration of the ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution is dramatically changing the way we manufacture products across the world and especially how it will revitalize manufacturing in North America and Europe.
The author examines the role and impact of a variety of new Smart technologies including industrial IoT, computer vision, mobile/edge computing, 3D printing, robots, big data analytics, and the cloud. He demonstrates how to apply these new technologies to over 20 continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma tools, greatly enhancing their effectiveness and ease of use.
The book also discusses the role Smart technologies will play in improving:
- Career opportunities for women in manufacturing
- Cyber security, supply chain risk, and logistics resiliency
- Workplace health, safety, and security
- Life on the manufacturing floor
- Operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction
Perfect for anyone involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products in the 21st century, Smart Manufacturing, The Lean Six Sigma Way belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in the intersection of technology, commerce, and physical manufacturing.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- About the Contributors
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing
- Chapter 2 Lean Six Sigma in the Age of Smart Manufacturing
- Chapter 3 Continuous Improvement Tools for Smart Manufacturing
- Chapter 4 Improving Supply Chain Resiliency Using Smart Technologies
- Chapter 5 Improving Cybersecurity Using Smart Technology
- Chapter 6 Improving Logistics Using Smart Technology
- Chapter 7 Big Data for Small, Midsize, and Large Operations
- Chapter 8 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors
- Chapter 9 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision
- Chapter 10 Networking for Mobile Edge Computing
- Chapter 11 Edge Computing
- Chapter 12 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- Chapter 13 Robotics
- Chapter 14 Improving Life on the Factory Floor with Smart Technology
- Chapter 15 Growing the Roles for Women in Smart Manufacturing
- Case Studies
- Index
- EULA