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July 2008

Welcome to the July 2008 issue of Quality Press News, featuring the latest publication information from the American Society for Quality.

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Proving Continuous Improvement with Profit Ability
Russ Jones

The goal of this book is to demonstrate to manufacturing, distributor, and service businesses that there are only seven critical business elements from which continuous improvement projects can be discovered, financially evaluated, and ranked before implementation. They are:
• Increase sales by increasing the percent of market coverage.
• Reduce expenses by reducing the…
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IN THE WORKS Coming Soon from Quality Press

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Living on the Edge of Chaos, Second Edition: Leading Schools into the Global Age
Karolyn J. Snyder, Michele Acker-Hocevar, Kristen M. Snyder

In the last decade it has become increasingly clear that life today is global on many levels, both personally and professionally, and that the twenty-first century will indeed be earmarked as the first age of global living for the masses. Educators have an obligation now to prepare students to function as global citizens, to work and…
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Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, Third Edition: Survey Design, Use, and Statistical Analysis Methods
Bob E. Hayes

The third edition of this best-seller updates its detailed information about how to construct, evaluate, and use questionnaires, and adds an entirely new chapter on customer loyalty. Included are two different methods of sampling and determining an appropriate sample size for reliable results; the reliability and…
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New Arrivals Titles recently adopted by Quality Press

Handbook of Software Quality Assurance, Fourth Edition
Gordon G. Schulmeyer

This thoroughly revised fourth edition of the popular book, Handbook of Software Quality Assurance, brings together the latest SQA (software quality assurance) methods, recognizing the importance of CMMI and the ISO 9000-3 standard. This unique book offers a wide spectrum of experiences and issues presented from
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Supplier Evaluation and Performance Excellence: A Guide to Meaningful Metrics and Successful Results
Sherry R. Gordon

Understanding supplier performance is vital to ensuring a well-functioning supply network. Supplier Evaluation and Performance Excellence will help you develop and implement an evaluation process that can reduce costs, lower risk, and improve both the performance of
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The New Gold Standard
Joseph A. Michelli

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. The name says it all. When it comes to quality, style, and unsurpassed service, the international company has set the standard for delivering the highest level of customer experience- which companies in all industries
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Project Management: In New Product Development
Bruce T. Barkley

The first book to integrate project management and product development, Project Management in New Product Development shows you how to manage the translation of ideas into new products and services and get them to market cheaper, better, and faster using advanced project management tools and techniques. Packed with detailed case studies and illustrations, this unique book explains how to move
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Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends
Mohammad Modarres

Based on the author's 20 years of experience, Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends present an engineering approach to probabilistic risk analysis (PRA). It emphasizes methods for comprehensive PRA studies, including techniques for
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Improving Traceability in Food Processing and Distribution
Ian Smith; Anthony Furness

In the light of recent legislation and a number of food safety incidents, traceability of food products back from the consumer to the very beginning of the supply chain has never been so important. This book describes key components of traceability systems and how food manufacturers
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Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Understanding, Reducing, and Controlling Variation in Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
Brian K. Nunnally; John S. McConnell

Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Understanding, Reducing, and Controlling Variation in Pharmaceuticals and Biologics provide those in the pharmaceutical industry with a practical guide that focuses on core concepts and their implementation. Offering more than just a set of
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Software Engineering Quality Practices
Ronald Kirk Kandt

Software Engineering Quality Practices describes how software engineers and the managers who supervise them can develop quality software in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. This volume conveys practical advice quickly and clearly while avoiding the dogma that surrounds the software profession. It concentrates on what the real requirements of the system are, what constitutes
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Design for Lean Six Sigma: A Holistic Approach to Design and Innovation
Rajesh Jugulum; Philip Samuel

A roadmap for successful deployment of DFLSS within any organization and for any product or service: Here is a unique approach to Design for Lean Six Sigma (DFLSS). First, it offers readers a structured road map with descriptions of the essential concepts, tools, and techniques for design in engineering and a service context. Second, it combines the
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E-BOOKS SELECTION GREATLY EXPANDED

In recent weeks, Quality Press has added nearly 150 new PDF e-books to its online bookstore. They are available for download directly from the store for the same price as their comparable hard copy versions. Best-sellers and favorites, both old and new, are available. Expand your electronic library today!


QUALITY PRESS SALE ITEMS

Visit the Quality Press Bookstore to view Quality Press titles offered at great sale prices! Quantities of these titles are limited.


GET INVOLVED Write for the world’s leading publisher of quality-related books!

In order to increase and expand the publishing division of the largest and most renowned quality organization, Quality Press is looking for prospective authors. We are actively seeking authors with book proposals specifically related to Project Management integrated with quality management and Risk Management and how quality management can address this concern of organizations.

To enjoy the prestige and recognition of publishing your book with Quality Press, submit your proposal today. Click here to learn about our proposal guidelines. Or contact the Quality Press acquisitions editor via e–mail at authors@asq.org.


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