Cost reduction and optimization for manufacturing and industrial companies /
By: Berk, Joseph
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 658.1552 BE CO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0038970 |
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658.1550112 DA FI Financial risk forecasting : | 658.1550151 AR PR Probability distributions in risk management operations | 658.1550151 MC QU Quantitative risk management : | 658.1552 BE CO Cost reduction and optimization for manufacturing and industrial companies / | 658.1552 BL CO Cost management : | 658.1552 BL CO Cost management : | 658.1552 BL CO Cost management : |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Organizing a cost-reduction program -- Defining headcount and controlling staff growth -- Developing and implementing time standards -- Measuring and using efficiency -- Assessing machine utilization -- Controlling overtime -- Making multiple shifts productive -- Finding and reducing lost time -- Using the learning curve to drive costs down -- Make-versus-buy determinations -- Inventory minimization -- Material utilization -- Minimizing supplier costs -- Supplier negotiation -- Supplier competition -- Workflow optimization -- Setup time reduction -- Material-handling improvements -- Scrap and rework reduction -- Work center cleanliness -- The design approach -- Requirements relaxation -- Tolerance relaxation -- Materials substitution -- Packaging -- General overhead expenses -- Travel -- Inspection -- Suggestion programs -- Measuring progress.