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Breaking down the OEE methodology from a historical perspective, this book explores the overall effectiveness of machines and unveils novel design improvement methods, including hazard analysis, rate of change of failure analysis, failure rate finite element analysis, and theory of inventive problem solving. Explains what OEE is and how it can be used to address capacity issues and achieve overall effectiveness of machines Examines the issues of OEE and breaks down the methodology from a hist...

Showing the evolution of politics through the study of ideas, this title provides coverage of liberalism, libertarianism, and democratic socialism, eleven selections that explore the varied effects of globalization on traditional and emergent ideologies.

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Helping readers to fully understand the ins and outs of case study research, this book examines the many aspects of case study methodology