{"product_id":"9781439840344","title":"A First Course in Quality Engineering: Integrating Statistical and Management Methods of Quality, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompletely revised and updated, \u003cstrong\u003eA First Course in Quality Engineering: Integrating Statistical and Management Methods of Quality, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e contains virtually all the information an engineer needs to function as a quality engineer. The authors not only break things down very simply but also give a full understanding of why each topic covered is essential to learning proper quality management. They present the information in a manner that builds a strong foundation in quality management without overwhelming readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee what's new in the new edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReflects changes in the latest revision of the ISO 9000 Standards and the Baldrige Award criteria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new mini-projects and examples throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates Lean methods for reducing cycle time, increasing throughput, and reducing waste\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains increased coverage of strategic planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis text covers management and statistical methods of quality engineering in an integrative manner, unlike other books on the subject that focus primarily on one of the two areas of quality. The authors illustrate the use of quality methods with examples drawn from their consulting work, using a reader-friendly style that makes the material approachable and encourages self-study. They cover the must-know fundamentals of probability and statistics and make extensive use of computer software to illustrate the use of the computer in solving quality problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReorganized to make the book suitable for self study, the second edition discusses how to design Total Quality System that works. With detailed coverage of the management and statistical tools needed to make the system perform well, the book provides a useful reference for professionals who need to implement quality systems in any environment and candidates preparing for the exams to qualify as a certified quality engineer (CQE).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054319354096,"sku":"9781439840344","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781439840344_p0.jpg?v=1763757139","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781439840344","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}