Pages: 377 Publisher: Productivity Press Date of Publication: April 2006	The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process and Technology Authors: James M. Morgan, Jeffrey Liker Description The ability to bring new and innovative products to market rapidly is the prime critical competence for any successful consumer-driven company. All industries, especially automotive, are slashing product development lead times in the current hyper-competitive marketplace. This book is the first to thoroughly examine and analyze the truly effective product development methodology that has made Toyota the most forward-thinking company in the automotive industry. The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process, and Technology, James Morgan and Jeffrey Liker compare and contrast the world-class product development process of Toyota with that of a U.S. competitor. They use extensive examples from Toyota and the U.S. competitor to demonstrate value stream mapping as an extraordinarily powerful tool for continuous improvement.




Pages: Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning Date of Publication: 2006	Managing Automotive Businesses: Strategic Planning, Personnel and Finances Authors: Ronald A. Garner, C. William Garner Description The success of any organization most often depends on the execution and management of such strategic issues as business development, personnel and fiscal operations. This new book introduces readers to the duties and practices assigned to service managers in the successful operation of an automotive service facility. Coverage begins with a general discussion of the management structure and the service manager’s role in facility operations. Consideration is then given to navigation of the personnel process from the recruitment of workers to supervision of their performance. The financial business practices of a service manager familiarizes readers with the importance of fiscal responsibility in the operation of a lucrative automotive service business.




Pages: 288 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date of Publication: September 2004	Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit Authors: Chester Dawson Description A fascinating insight into how Toyota conceived, developed and launched its own luxury car brand - Lexus. This remarkable success story will explain how the Japanese giant went from zero to 25% share of the luxury car market in the space of only ten years.




Pages: 496 Publisher:Thomson Delmar Learning Date of Publication: December 2005	Today’s Technician, Advanced Engine Performance CM/SM Authors: Mark Schnubel Description This brand new title in the Today's Technician ™ Series covers the advanced topics of drivability, emissions testing, and engine diagnostics in depth. This new book features a thorough study of On-Board-Diagnostic generation II (OBD II) Continuous Monitors and Non-Continuous Monitors strategies, a chapter on Emission Control and Evaporative Systems, OBD II generic Diagnostic Trouble Codes identification and diagnosis, and Malfunction Indicator Light Strategies. Advanced use of On-Board Diagnostic Scanners and Digital Storage Oscilloscopes is also discussed.




Pages: 480 Publisher: Haynes Publishing Date of Publication: May 2006	Porsche 911 Story – The entire development history Authors: Paul Frère Description Rather like the car it describes, the evergreen Porsche 911 Story continues to delight marque enthusiasts of all ages. Describing the full history of this timeless sports car, Paul Frère, grand master of Porsche road testing and writing, brings his classic book right up to date in an eighth edition that includes details of model years 2003, 2004 and 2005, and the major competition successes of the GT3 models.





Pages: Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning Date of Publication: 2006	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Authors: Russell Carrigan, John Eichelberger Description Automotive heating and air conditioning systems have undergone massive changes in both system design and components as a result of growing concerns for the environment, varying consumer preferences, and industry changes. TechOne: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning is a modular, performance-based approach to understanding, diagnosing, and repairing automotive-air conditioning systems. It examines the theory behind the operation of the latest generation of heating and air-conditioning systems, including how the theories are applied, and offers readers the opportunity to practice the skills that will enable them to compete in the air-conditioning service market. Material is developed in accordance with NATEF guidelines and takes into account all the criteria needed to adequately prepare readers for the ASE Heating and Air Conditioning A7 Certification Exam.

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