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Made in the USA

The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Adam Barr ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

In Made in the USA, Vaclav Smil powerfully rebuts the notion that manufacturing is a relic of predigital history and that the loss of American manufacturing is a desirable evolutionary step toward a pure service economy. Smil argues that no advanced economy can prosper without a strong, innovative manufacturing sector and the jobs it creates.Smil explains how manufacturing became a fundamental ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In Made in the USA, Vaclav Smil powerfully rebuts the notion that manufacturing is a relic of predigital history and that the loss of American manufacturing is a desirable evolutionary step toward a pure service economy. Smil argues that no advanced economy can prosper without a strong, innovative manufacturing sector and the jobs it creates.Smil explains how manufacturing became a fundamental
... Read more
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Spot Welding Interview Success: An Introduction to Spot Welding

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Unlock the doors to a thriving career in spot welding with 'Spot Welding Interview Success: An Introduction to Spot Welding.' This welding book is your indispensable guide to mastering spot welding interviews, providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and industry dynamics.Whether you're a seasoned professional or a ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Unlock the doors to a thriving career in spot welding with 'Spot Welding Interview Success: An Introduction to Spot Welding.' This welding book is your indispensable guide to mastering spot welding interviews, providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and industry dynamics.Whether you're a seasoned professional or a
... Read more
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CNC Machine Mastery: From Fundamentals to Technical and CNC Job Interview Q&A

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parag G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 5 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."CNC Machine Mastery: From Fundamentals to Technical and CNC Job Interview Q&A" is your essential guide to CNC technology. This CNC machining book covers the basics of CNC machines, including their history, types, and applications. Learn CNC programming techniques, from beginner to advanced, and acquire skills to edit and optimize programs. It also ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."CNC Machine Mastery: From Fundamentals to Technical and CNC Job Interview Q&A" is your essential guide to CNC technology. This CNC machining book covers the basics of CNC machines, including their history, types, and applications. Learn CNC programming techniques, from beginner to advanced, and acquire skills to edit and optimize programs. It also
... Read more
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Heartificial Intelligence

Embracing Our Humanity to Maximize Machines

by John C. Havens ...

Narrated by Eric Michael Summerer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

As we program machines to be more like humans, how will they know what we value, if we don't know ourselves? The notion of robots gaining consciousness is beginning to become a reality, but the future of human happiness is dependent on our ability to teach machines what we value the most today. Featuring pragmatic solutions drawing on economics, emerging technologies, and positive psychology, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

As we program machines to be more like humans, how will they know what we value, if we don't know ourselves? The notion of robots gaining consciousness is beginning to become a reality, but the future of human happiness is dependent on our ability to teach machines what we value the most today. Featuring pragmatic solutions drawing on economics, emerging technologies, and positive psychology,
... 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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Toyota Production System Concepts

Understanding OEE in Lean Production

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

40 min

Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) shows how well a machine or equipment is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products or parts it makes to its maximum potential output. The OEE of a machine or process at 100 percent means that it is working at its highest possible capacity without any errors.There are three things that make up OEE: availability, performance, and quality. When the ... Read more

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Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) shows how well a machine or equipment is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products or parts it makes to its maximum potential output. The OEE of a machine or process at 100 percent means that it is working at its highest possible capacity without any errors.There are three things that make up OEE: availability, performance, and quality. When the
... 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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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
Audiobook

all about Industrial Methods, the

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Industrial bibles of engr's Workshop
Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.engr's Workshop originalThis book is a comprehensive and detailed work that addresses the main methods used in the industry to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the quality of processes and products. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management, Business Process Management. From classical and well-established methodologies to the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.engr's Workshop originalThis book is a comprehensive and detailed work that addresses the main methods used in the industry to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the quality of processes and products. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management, Business Process Management. From classical and well-established methodologies to the
... Read more
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Celebrity Shopper

A feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling ... Read more

$25.92 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling
... Read more
Audiobook

Welding: Your Ultimate Guide To Weld and Cut Metal

by Robert J. Miller ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Learn about welding and fabrication in manufacturingToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.This audio program is aimed at those with no prior knowledge or experience of welding who would like to learn the basics. You’ll learn the technical and theoretical understanding needed to work in the industry. Learn how welding provides a means to combine different materials without ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about welding and fabrication in manufacturingToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.This audio program is aimed at those with no prior knowledge or experience of welding who would like to learn the basics. You’ll learn the technical and theoretical understanding needed to work in the industry. Learn how welding provides a means to combine different materials without
... Read more
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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

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

Toyota Production System Concepts

SMED - How to do a Quick Changeover

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

16 min

The act of changing a line or machine from making one product to making another is called changeover. Changeover is when we switch from making one product (product A) to making a different product (product B). This involves getting the machines ready and getting everything prepared for the new process. It is considered a waste of time because you are not using the machine at that time, which means ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The act of changing a line or machine from making one product to making another is called changeover. Changeover is when we switch from making one product (product A) to making a different product (product B). This involves getting the machines ready and getting everything prepared for the new process. It is considered a waste of time because you are not using the machine at that time, which means
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
Audiobook

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

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
Audiobook

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
Audiobook

Dropshipping: Your Step-by-step Make Money Online and Build (Proven System Using Dropshipping and Print on Demand Strategies for Growth)

by Neil Beasley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The best part is that anyone can set up a dropshipping business.You don’t need to be a computer wizard. You don’t need thousands of dollars in capital. You don’t have to tie up your money buying products you aren’t guaranteed to sell. That’s the beauty of running an online dropshipping business.This book covers the topic of dropshipping and will teach ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The best part is that anyone can set up a dropshipping business.You don’t need to be a computer wizard. You don’t need thousands of dollars in capital. You don’t have to tie up your money buying products you aren’t guaranteed to sell. That’s the beauty of running an online dropshipping business.This book covers the topic of dropshipping and will teach
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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

$8.99 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

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
Audiobook

Third-Party Inspection Guide: Fundamentals, TPI Interview Questions and Answers

by Sumitra Kumari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you looking to build a successful career in Third-Party Inspection (TPI)? Or do you want to enhance your knowledge of quality control, inspection procedures, and industry best practices? This third party inspectors book is your ultimate guide!What You'll Learn:The fundamentals of TPI, including inspection procedures, checklists, and documentation ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you looking to build a successful career in Third-Party Inspection (TPI)? Or do you want to enhance your knowledge of quality control, inspection procedures, and industry best practices? This third party inspectors book is your ultimate guide!What You'll Learn:The fundamentals of TPI, including inspection procedures, checklists, and documentation
... Read more
Audiobook

Manufactura: el enfoque moderno - Manufactura, Ingeniería, Métodos, Calidad y Estadística

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Unabridged

19 hours 17 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del inge"Manufactura: el enfoque moderno" es una obra integral y exhaustiva que fusiona el conocimiento y las mejores prácticas de cinco títulos fundamentales en el ámbito de la ingeniería y la manufactura industrial. Este libro se erige como una referencia indispensable para profesionales, estudiantes y académicos que buscan una ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del inge"Manufactura: el enfoque moderno" es una obra integral y exhaustiva que fusiona el conocimiento y las mejores prácticas de cinco títulos fundamentales en el ámbito de la ingeniería y la manufactura industrial. Este libro se erige como una referencia indispensable para profesionales, estudiantes y académicos que buscan una
... Read more
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Grinding Overview: Machinist Grinder Interview Questions and Answers

by Sumitra Kumari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of precision grinding with "Grinding Overview: Machinist Grinder Interview Questions and Answers." This easy-to-follow guide is your go-to resource for understanding the essentials of machining. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics, this book is designed for you.Inside, discover:- Grinding Basics: Explore the core ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of precision grinding with "Grinding Overview: Machinist Grinder Interview Questions and Answers." This easy-to-follow guide is your go-to resource for understanding the essentials of machining. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics, this book is designed for you.Inside, discover:- Grinding Basics: Explore the core
... Read more

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