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Welding for Beginners in Fabrication

The Essentials of the Welding Craft

by Roger Scates ...

Narrated by Derek Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Discover the essentials for every welding beginner. Start mastering the welding craft the right way!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it’s hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the ... Read more

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Discover the essentials for every welding beginner. Start mastering the welding craft the right way!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it’s hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the
... Read more
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The Seven Deadly Wastes and How to Remove Them from Your Business

The Heart of the Toyota Production System

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

This book discusses the seven deadly wastes (muda) in the value stream process. It presents the cost of each waste, its effect on the process, and how it can be eliminated to increase profitability. Waste removal increases the profitability of any business. Processes are classified into value added and waste. The seven deadly wastes that could exist in any manufacturing process originated in Japan ... Read more

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This book discusses the seven deadly wastes (muda) in the value stream process. It presents the cost of each waste, its effect on the process, and how it can be eliminated to increase profitability. Waste removal increases the profitability of any business. Processes are classified into value added and waste. The seven deadly wastes that could exist in any manufacturing process originated in Japan
... Read more
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The Revenge of Analog

Real Things and Why They Matter

by David Sax ...

Narrated by David Sax ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top ten books of 2016A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed. Businesses that once looked outdated, from film photography to brick-and-mortar retail, are now springing with new life. Notebooks, records, and stationery ... Read more

$27.99 USD

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top ten books of 2016A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed. Businesses that once looked outdated, from film photography to brick-and-mortar retail, are now springing with new life. Notebooks, records, and stationery
... Read more
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Takt Time

A Guide to the Very Basic Lean Calculation

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

Takt time is calculated as the amount of manufacturing time that is available divided by the volume of orders. In the 1930s, the German aviation industry employed Takt for the first time as a production management tool. The idea was widely used within Toyota in the 1950s, and by the late 1960s, it had been adopted by the majority of the Toyota supplier base. Every month, Toyota assesses the takt ... Read more

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Takt time is calculated as the amount of manufacturing time that is available divided by the volume of orders. In the 1930s, the German aviation industry employed Takt for the first time as a production management tool. The idea was widely used within Toyota in the 1950s, and by the late 1960s, it had been adopted by the majority of the Toyota supplier base. Every month, Toyota assesses the takt
... Read more
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AI in Manufacturing: The Future Information Revolution

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Artificial Intelligence AI Revolution
Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to fully understand the impact of AI on manufacturing? Wondering how AI can revolutionize predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization? Look no further!"AI in Manufacturing" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of AI in the manufacturing sector. This book provides clear, actionable insights into ... Read more

$5.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to fully understand the impact of AI on manufacturing? Wondering how AI can revolutionize predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization? Look no further!"AI in Manufacturing" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of AI in the manufacturing sector. This book provides clear, actionable insights into
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Toyota Production System Concepts

What Andon Truly is in Lean Manufacturing?

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

9 min

Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in order to make the process more efficient and prevent issues. In manufacturing, an andon is a system that tells managers, maintenance workers, and other employees about a problem with quality or the manufacturing process. But is this all that Andon being?Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in ... Read more

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Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in order to make the process more efficient and prevent issues. In manufacturing, an andon is a system that tells managers, maintenance workers, and other employees about a problem with quality or the manufacturing process. But is this all that Andon being?Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in
... Read more
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Zipper, The: The Decades-Long Struggle to Perfect a Simple Fastener

by Jonathan Blake ...

Narrated by Jonathan Blake ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals
... Read more
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Behemoth

A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World

by Joshua B. Freeman ...

Narrated by Stephen Bowlby ...

Unabridged

13 hours 44 min

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on societyWe live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them “dark Satanic mills.” Many factories that operated over the last ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on societyWe live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them “dark Satanic mills.” Many factories that operated over the last
... Read more
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La biblia de la Industria - Ingeniería, Métodos, Calidad y Estadística

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Unabridged

15 hours 16 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia de la Industria representa una fusión magistral de cuatro obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "La biblia de la Ingeniería Industrial", "todo sobre Métodos Industriales", "todo sobre Calidad Industrial" y "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma". Al consolidar el conocimiento esencial de estas obras previas, este ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia de la Industria representa una fusión magistral de cuatro obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "La biblia de la Ingeniería Industrial", "todo sobre Métodos Industriales", "todo sobre Calidad Industrial" y "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma". Al consolidar el conocimiento esencial de estas obras previas, este
... Read more
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todo sobre Lean Six Sigma

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Las biblias Industriales de Taller del inge
Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLean Six Sigma se ha consolidado como una herramienta clave para mejorar la calidad, reducir los costos y aumentar la eficiencia en organizaciones de todo tipo. En este contexto, "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma" se presenta como una guía completa y práctica para aquellos que deseen implementar esta metodología en su ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLean Six Sigma se ha consolidado como una herramienta clave para mejorar la calidad, reducir los costos y aumentar la eficiencia en organizaciones de todo tipo. En este contexto, "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma" se presenta como una guía completa y práctica para aquellos que deseen implementar esta metodología en su
... Read more
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Dropshipping: Make Money Online & Build Your Own Dropshipping Business (Step-by-step Instructions for Starting E-commerce Business and Making Money Online)

by Arthur Bakos ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 30 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How does working the same boring job day in, day out, sound to you.Do you dread working 8 hours a day earning minimum wage with no real prospective for a brighter future? Imagine not having to work at all. Think about being able to wake up any time you want and to do anything you desire. Working a regular job can be pretty monotonous and boring. You ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How does working the same boring job day in, day out, sound to you.Do you dread working 8 hours a day earning minimum wage with no real prospective for a brighter future? Imagine not having to work at all. Think about being able to wake up any time you want and to do anything you desire. Working a regular job can be pretty monotonous and boring. You
... Read more
Audiobook

3D Printing: The Machine That Can Print Almost Anything

by Lewis Donahue ...

Narrated by Lewis Donahue ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Overcome technical overwhelm and turn creative DIY ideas into physical reality using additive manufacturing. Whether you are brainstorming during your morning commute or relaxing in your home workshop, this empowering guide demystifies the complex technology of desktop fabrication. Replace science fiction hype with practical workflows you can master today.Spark your curiosity and gain the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Overcome technical overwhelm and turn creative DIY ideas into physical reality using additive manufacturing. Whether you are brainstorming during your morning commute or relaxing in your home workshop, this empowering guide demystifies the complex technology of desktop fabrication. Replace science fiction hype with practical workflows you can master today.Spark your curiosity and gain the
... Read more
Audiobook

La biblia del Ingeniero Industrial - Calidad y Estadística

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Las biblias del Ingeniero Industrial
Unabridged

8 hours 56 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia del Ingeniero Industrial – Calidad y Estadística representa una brillante síntesis de dos obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "todo sobre Calidad Industrial" y "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma". Esta obra compuesta consolida el conocimiento esencial de los libros previos, ofreciendo una visión integral de la ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia del Ingeniero Industrial – Calidad y Estadística representa una brillante síntesis de dos obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "todo sobre Calidad Industrial" y "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma". Esta obra compuesta consolida el conocimiento esencial de los libros previos, ofreciendo una visión integral de la
... Read more
Audiobook

La biblia del Ingeniero Industrial - Ingeniería y Métodos

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Las biblias del Ingeniero Industrial
Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia del Ingeniero Industrial – Ingeniería y Métodos representa la brillante unión de dos obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "La biblia de la Ingeniería Industrial" y "todo sobre Métodos Industriales". Al consolidar el conocimiento esencial de estos libros previos, esta obra compuesta ofrece una visión ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia del Ingeniero Industrial – Ingeniería y Métodos representa la brillante unión de dos obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "La biblia de la Ingeniería Industrial" y "todo sobre Métodos Industriales". Al consolidar el conocimiento esencial de estos libros previos, esta obra compuesta ofrece una visión
... Read more
Audiobook

Kanban the Toyota Way

An Inventory Buffering System to Eliminate Inventory

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

52 min

Production kanban, which translates to "sign" or "signboard" in Japanese, instructs an upstream process on the kind and number of goods to produce for a downstream process. In a pull system, a kanban is a signalling tool that provides approval and instructions for the manufacture or withdrawal (conveyance) of products. The conveyance used by the downstream process is referred to as the "withdrawal ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Production kanban, which translates to "sign" or "signboard" in Japanese, instructs an upstream process on the kind and number of goods to produce for a downstream process. In a pull system, a kanban is a signalling tool that provides approval and instructions for the manufacture or withdrawal (conveyance) of products. The conveyance used by the downstream process is referred to as the "withdrawal
... Read more
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Shed Couture

A Passion for Fashion

by Peta Mathias ...

Narrated by Peta Mathias ...

Unabridged

6 hours 10 min

'The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and fashion, and to share the message of accidental sustainability.'When Peta Mathias dug through the clothes she had stored away for twenty years in her shed, she realised it was full of valuable, beautiful items that were crying out to be worn again:*'*Fashion is ... Read more

$15.99 USD

'The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and fashion, and to share the message of accidental sustainability.'When Peta Mathias dug through the clothes she had stored away for twenty years in her shed, she realised it was full of valuable, beautiful items that were crying out to be worn again:*'*Fashion is
... Read more
Audiobook

Me? Buy An Electric Car? Hah! NEVER!

But if you're gonna Buy One, here are some things you need to know

by Philip Pallette ...

Narrated by Christopher Fong ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Promote self-sufficiency and sustainability by switching from gas guzzlers to electric cars.Do you worry about how much damage we'll do to the planet if we continue to rely on fossil fuels?Do you want to take the most environmentally friendly route possible in your efforts to protect Earth?Inside this essential manual on electric vehicles, you will discover:Compelling reasons to switch to electric ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Promote self-sufficiency and sustainability by switching from gas guzzlers to electric cars.Do you worry about how much damage we'll do to the planet if we continue to rely on fossil fuels?Do you want to take the most environmentally friendly route possible in your efforts to protect Earth?Inside this essential manual on electric vehicles, you will discover:Compelling reasons to switch to electric
... Read more
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The Factory That Remembers

A Novel About Lean, Loss, and Leadership

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

A Factory on the Brink. A Leader With Nothing to Lose. A Story You'll Never Forget.In a forgotten corner of a city once fueled by industry, a dying factory awaits its final shift. But when a new plant manager, Yusuf Kamal, walks through its rusted gates, he sees more than decay—he sees potential. With little time and no trust, Yusuf must rally a weary workforce, confront hidden resistance, and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Factory on the Brink. A Leader With Nothing to Lose. A Story You'll Never Forget.In a forgotten corner of a city once fueled by industry, a dying factory awaits its final shift. But when a new plant manager, Yusuf Kamal, walks through its rusted gates, he sees more than decay—he sees potential. With little time and no trust, Yusuf must rally a weary workforce, confront hidden resistance, and
... Read more
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ClustERPuck

21 Critical ERP Implementation Mistakes ...and what to do instead.

by Shane Williams ...

Narrated by Shane Williams ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Want to keep your ERP on track?In ClustERPuck, Shane Williams breaks down the common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects. This insightful guide reveals the often chaotic and problematic nature of mismanaged ERP implementations, offering practical advice and strategies to avoid turning your ERP project into a costly disaster. Written ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Want to keep your ERP on track?In ClustERPuck, Shane Williams breaks down the common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects. This insightful guide reveals the often chaotic and problematic nature of mismanaged ERP implementations, offering practical advice and strategies to avoid turning your ERP project into a costly disaster. Written
... Read more
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The Gutenberg Parenthesis

The Age of Print and Its Lessons for the Age of the Internet

by Prof Jeff Jarvis ...

Narrated by Prof Jeff Jarvis ...

Unabridged

13 hours 7 min

Bloomsbury presents The Gutenberg Parenthesis written and read by Jeff Jarvis.PROSE AWARDS MEDIA ADN CULTURAL STUDIES FINALIST 2024The Gutenberg Parenthesis traces the epoch of print from its fateful beginnings to our digital present – and draws out lessons for the age to come.The age of print is a grand exception in history. For five centuries it fostered what some call print culture – a ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Gutenberg Parenthesis written and read by Jeff Jarvis.PROSE AWARDS MEDIA ADN CULTURAL STUDIES FINALIST 2024The Gutenberg Parenthesis traces the epoch of print from its fateful beginnings to our digital present – and draws out lessons for the age to come.The age of print is a grand exception in history. For five centuries it fostered what some call print culture – a
... Read more
Audiobook

LikeWar

The Weaponization of Social Media

by P.W. Singer, Emerson Brooking ...

Narrated by George Guidall ...

Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

Social media has been weaponized, as state hackers and rogue terrorists have seized upon Twitter and Facebook to create chaos and destruction. This urgent report is required reading, from defense expert P.W. Singer and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Emerson Brooking. Social media are transforming war, crime, and diplomacy. Terrorists can broadcast attacks, "Twitter wars" produce real-world ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Social media has been weaponized, as state hackers and rogue terrorists have seized upon Twitter and Facebook to create chaos and destruction. This urgent report is required reading, from defense expert P.W. Singer and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Emerson Brooking. Social media are transforming war, crime, and diplomacy. Terrorists can broadcast attacks, "Twitter wars" produce real-world
... Read more
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Dropshipping: Step by Step Guide to Dropship and Make Passive Income Daily (Extensive List of Top Legitimate Suppliers to Fast Track Your Online Business)

by Noah Carey ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide eliminates the guesswork and provides a proven roadmap from absolute beginner to profitable store owner. You'll discover how to identify winning products that practically sell themselves, find reliable suppliers who won't destroy your reputation, create a high-converting online store that turns visitors into buyers, and ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide eliminates the guesswork and provides a proven roadmap from absolute beginner to profitable store owner. You'll discover how to identify winning products that practically sell themselves, find reliable suppliers who won't destroy your reputation, create a high-converting online store that turns visitors into buyers, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Non Destructive Testing: NDT Technicians and Engineers Jobs Guide

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a transformative journey with "Non Destructive Testing: NDT Technicians and Engineers Jobs Guide," a comprehensive handbook crafted by Chetan Singh, a seasoned QA QC Inspector with over 12 years of global NDT experience.Key Highlights:- Practical Insights: From the very basics to advanced techniques, each chapter unfolds practical insights on ... Read more

$8.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a transformative journey with "Non Destructive Testing: NDT Technicians and Engineers Jobs Guide," a comprehensive handbook crafted by Chetan Singh, a seasoned QA QC Inspector with over 12 years of global NDT experience.Key Highlights:- Practical Insights: From the very basics to advanced techniques, each chapter unfolds practical insights on
... Read more
Audiobook

Bible of Industrial Engineering, The

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series The Industrial bibles of engr's Workshop
Unabridged

2 hours 47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.engr's Workshop originalThis book provides a comprehensive guide on industrial engineering and its application in modern business management. Instead of focusing on the specific details of each topic, this book focuses on providing an overview of the fundamental concepts needed to succeed in the industry.From production management to process ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.engr's Workshop originalThis book provides a comprehensive guide on industrial engineering and its application in modern business management. Instead of focusing on the specific details of each topic, this book focuses on providing an overview of the fundamental concepts needed to succeed in the industry.From production management to process
... Read more

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