The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process And Technology
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A must read for those who want to study the next product development frontier!
  • Academic Review of New Product Development
  • Best book about Toyota PD
  • Excellent reading for OEM.
  • Product Development the way it should be
The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process And Technology
James M. Morgan , and Jeffrey K. Liker
Manufacturer: Productivity Press
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ASIN: 1563272822

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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.

In 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.

Through examples and case studies, this book illustrates specific techniques and proven practices for dealing with challenges associated with product development, such as synchronizing multiple disciplines, multiple function workload leveling, compound process variation, effective technology integration, and knowledge management.

This valuable book:

Highlights the application of value stream mapping methodology to product development. Identifies and defines the categories of waste that are specific to the product development process. Presents countermeasures and proven practices, based on Lean principles, developed for the product development process used at Toyota. Illustrates and clarifies the methodology by presenting actual case examples at Toyota and a U.S. competitor.

Readers of this book can focus on optimizing the entire product development value stream rather than focus on a specific tool or technology for local improvements.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A must read for those who want to study the next product development frontier!.......2007-06-18

This book is based on lean product development in the automotive world and has some shortcomings when it comes to applying what Toyota does to other industries. However, with Toyota's success lately their are few arguments against not studying how Toyota approaches product development and applying it to our specific industries. I think the hardest thing for most American companies will be having the long-term discipline to implement what Toyota has done.

1 out of 5 stars Academic Review of New Product Development.......2007-05-28

Although this book is very popular today, the authors offer no new approaches to new product development. Companies should strive to leapfrog Toyota. Similarly to Demmings' focus on quality, every aspect of Toyota's NPD process was first developed in the USA, which still ranks as the World's leading innovation source.

5 out of 5 stars Best book about Toyota PD.......2007-05-08

This is the third book I've read about Toyota and by far the best one. I'm an engineering manager and found dozens of simple, new ideas in this book. This is a very thorough & practical guide to the inside workings of Toyota's PD system. There are many examples and sufficient details that you can easily understand them and also try to implement them in your own organization.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent reading for OEM........2007-04-05

Very interesting topics covered. Strongly recommended for engineers in the automotive industry.

5 out of 5 stars Product Development the way it should be.......2007-01-10

I have recently started to work in product development for the telecommunications industry and this book has been an excellent guide to learn and improve the product development process. The concept of Front Loading the development process is applicable immediately, and the rest of concepts like process flows, waste reduction, standardization, and the Chief Engineer System definitely enhance product development in any industry.

Examples from the automobile industry allows easy understanding on how the development process affects physical elements and a lot of time saving practices provide very useful knowledge.

This book will surely improve your product development skills and will help you understand how to make it better and faster.
Construction Funding: The Process of Real Estate Development, Appraisal, and Finance
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • the right book, at the right time, in the right place... dubai
  • What a Phenomenal Job!
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  • A first class book on Real Estate Development
Construction Funding: The Process of Real Estate Development, Appraisal, and Finance
Nathan S. Collier , Courtland A. Collier , and Don A. Halperin
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ASIN: 0471394661

Book Description

This updated classic is unrivaled in its complete, single-volume coverage of financing real estate development

This thoroughly revised Third Edition of Construction Funding provides professional and student readers alike with the critical tools needed for developing any successful real estate venture. Using a case example of a 260-unit apartment development, the authors walk the reader through each project phase, offering invaluable guidance on raising capital, selecting markets, rating sites, securing insurance, creating joint ventures, understanding loan options, and mastering cash flow management.

Beginning with an overview of today's real estate industry, Construction Funding acquaints readers with various types of business organizations in real estate, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. An entire chapter in this first section is devoted to the most critical tool of them all: negotiation. The second section of the book provides a step-by-step outline of the typical development process from start to finish. Included in this section are guidelines for:

The final, third section addresses the mathematical and technical tools of construction, including chapters on forecasting cash flow needs, calculating the time value of money, and funding and feasibility problems. Also provided are appendices containing loan forms, interest rate tables, and valuable information on federal construction programs.

Written by a team of authors with broad experience in the construction and real estate industries, Construction Funding is the book to guide undergraduate and graduate students in construction programs, as well as an invaluable reference for professional developers, planners, and contractors.

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5 out of 5 stars the right book, at the right time, in the right place... dubai.......2006-08-17

the right book, at the right time, in the right place... dubai

5 out of 5 stars What a Phenomenal Job!.......2005-04-14

I read construction funding, prematurely perhaps, as one of my first ever real estate books - and I loved it! The book takes the reader through several once-real-life scenarios and explains the construction process step by step. I think that both ambitious beginners and more seasoned loan officers and developers would benefit from reading this book.

5 out of 5 stars MBA student.......2002-03-05

Very interesting  book; very easy to read.
As a small real estate investor I found it very helpful in understanding many of the ins and outs of real estate and financing, especially on the scale i would like to grow to.

5 out of 5 stars A first class book on Real Estate Development.......2002-02-05

The third edition of Construction Funding by Nathan S. Collier et al is a remarkable demonstration of insight and expertise. Collier and colleagues provide an exceptionally lucid description and analysis of the process of real estate development that is accessible to non-experts while being authoritative at the same time. In addition to being an excellent text for students and others interested in careers in real estate development, this book serves as essential background for all those whose responsibilities include any part of the development process.
Project Resource Manual (PRM) : The CSI Manual of Practice
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This is a reference book, not an adventure novel
  • Excellent counterpart to the AIA Handbook.
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The Construction Specifications Institute
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ASIN: 0071370048

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The authoritative resource for the organization, preparation, use, and interpretation of construction documents encompassing the entire life cycle of a facility. This new edition considers the need for interdependent processes of design, construction and facility use.

The Fifth Edition expands the scope of the manual to meet the requirements of all participants involved in a construction project in a stage-by-stage progression, including owners, A/Es, design-builders, contractors, construction managers, product representatives, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, attorneys, and facility managers. It promotes a team model for successful implementation.

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5 out of 5 stars This is a reference book, not an adventure novel.......2007-01-18

I purchased this to study for the CDT exam. It is very complete, but reads (as you'd expect) more like a specification than a textbook. Five stars for completeness, and five stars for cure for insomnia.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent counterpart to the AIA Handbook........2007-01-07

First off, I'm an architect, so my review is written from that perspective.

This is a great companion to the AIA Handbook. If the AIA Handbook is about running a firm, the CSI PRM is about running a project. An oversimplification, yes, but both books are so dense and full of critical information, no 100 word review could do either justice.

The CD includes many useful references including an overview of MasterFormat and a list of divisions / sections, but does not include the entire MasterFormat "product" (the full MF product includes 95-04 conversion tools and additional documentation).

My only complaint is that the text is so dense it takes a lot of time and energy to absorb all of the information within. :) It's as if they took a 1000 page tome and compressed it into 300 pages. (The product description says 1200 pages, but it's only an inch thick, so I'm guessing 300 pp.)

A must-have for architects who strive to deliver projects in a more expert and professional manner, and wish to more effectively interface with contractors during the construction phase. If you're a pure "designer" or only involved with the front end of projects this will probably stay on the shelf, but if you're responsible for the rest of the process (DD through construction and occupancy) this book is essential.

I can't believe I made it through 6 years of architectural education without being required to own this book.
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery
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    Charles J. Kibert
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    Focusing on green building as it applies to larger commercial, institutional buildings, Sustainable Construction provides a complete introduction to the design and construction of high-performance green buildings. By providing a thorough grounding on the subject, this insightful guide encourages you to realize the ecological and economic benefits of green building.

    Author Charles Kibert uses the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) suite of standards to explain the best practices in building procurement and delivery systems. Providing a detailed overview of the entire process of green building, he covers the theory, history, state of the industry, and best practices in green building.

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    Total Construction Project Management
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • An overview ith the details
    • Practical techniques
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    5 out of 5 stars An overview ith the details.......2005-11-10

    This book breaks it all down. Time management, budgeting, dealing with staff and technical issues. For those in the field already, its a refresher and a confirmation of what you're doing. For those new to the field, it can serve as an operations manual for guidance. Appendix B that describes the job description is invaluable.

    1 out of 5 stars Practical techniques.......2003-05-03

    This book has the basic knowlegde tha every CM must know, its easy to read, and it give you a better and required professional overview of construccion projects.

    5 out of 5 stars An essential book for project managers.......2001-04-19

    Easy and comprehensible step by step guide to project management, very helpful for both experienced and entry level project management engineers
    Construction Project Management
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • you read and may become a consultant
    • a useful book to who will devote oneself to PM egineer
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    Richard H. Clough , Glenn A. Sears , and S. Keoki Sears
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    ASIN: 0471324388

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    A complete update of the definitive guide to the planning and scheduling of construction projects

    Now with a dedicated Web site containing a downloadable version of the premier CPM scheduling software program-Micro Planner Manager(r) from MicroPlanning International for both Windows(r) and Macintosh platforms

    This Fourth Edition of Construction Project Management reaffirms the book's status as the industry-leading, definitive guide to the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling. It combines a solid foundation in the principles and fundamentals of CPM with particular emphasis on project planning. A highway bridge with a complete cost estimate is used to illustrate each of the principles of project management. Using this basic information and the case studies in the appendix, students are given project management problems and hands-on project management experience.

    Important features of Construction Project Management, Fourth Edition include:
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    An excellent text for both building construction and construction engineering students, this book is also an indispensable on-the-job reference for builders, architects, civil engineers, and other construction professionals.

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    5 out of 5 stars you read and may become a consultant.......2006-10-11

    I recommend this book for its full coverage on all the aspects of construction management, approaching the real field problems, solutions, tips and the very well explained example that is built chapter by chapter.

    Theory and practice merge in a very palatable way. Any one who read it carefully, may become a consultant on Construction Management.

    5 out of 5 stars a useful book to who will devote oneself to PM egineer.......2000-06-01

    this book is instructive!
    Construction Project Management (2nd Edition)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    This book focuses on the collaborative effort required to complete any public or private construction project, providing the construction professional with the skills needed to work with and alongside the owner representative, the designer, and within the public's eye. It explains in detail the project elements and environment, and the responsibilities of the varied project professionals, and follows in detail the chronology of a project. Estimating, scheduling, control and administrative functions of a project are covered, and separate chapters on Leadership and Management, Construction Law, and Safety and Health are included. For construction professionals, including project managers, architects, project owners and their representatives, civil engineers, and practitioners who are looking for an understanding of the changes in their industry and new tools and management methods available for dealing with those changes.

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    4 out of 5 stars Great book .......2006-11-05

    Great book to learn Enviroment Systems. Gave me an A in the course. Easy to read, and follow. Filled with much needed charts, tables, and pictures. I recommend for this subject

    4 out of 5 stars Construction managment.......2001-08-12

    This book was written by my old professor at wentworth institute of technology. Although he only gave me a B in the class i have to say the book was written very well ;). It is designed to give the reader important information of construction management in a very basic way. If you are a beginner in the construction business you can not go wrong with this book.
    Construction Management JumpStart
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • CM 101
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    • good intro to construction
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    Launch Your Construction Management Career—Quickly and Effectively

    Written by an experienced construction management specialist, Construction Management JumpStart provides all the core information you need, whether you're considering a new career or expanding your responsibilities:

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    4 out of 5 stars CM 101.......2007-08-31

    I have run a construction company for years and we're expanding. This is not an exhaustive text on construction management but instead an overview. I found it well written and organized. She gives insightful anecdotes in a way that illustrates the topic, but not so much that it is annoying like some books.

    I was able to reinforce what I already knew and it helped me formulate a new business plan to accomodate our growth. It would be a good book for those who are interested in getting into the construction industry, but don't know at what capacity. It will give you a great idea on what career paths there are in the industry.

    It is also filled with information on where to go after you read the book. The only reason I am not giving it five stars is because Sybex doesn't have any online information on the book anymore.

    5 out of 5 stars Crucial Comrehensive Research.......2007-07-21

    A must read for anyone in the design & construction industries, from student to seasoned professional.

    1 out of 5 stars Poor attempt.......2007-07-19

    If your a construction industry professional looking for specific information, this is not for you. The book seems more suited for a student and does not provide any technical support.

    4 out of 5 stars JumpStart or Reference?.......2007-05-17

    As an experienced construction manager/superintendent, I appreciate a single-source, fingertip reference book. Saves time ='s effort ='s money.

    5 out of 5 stars good intro to construction.......2007-03-21

    I like this book! It's a good introduction to the world of construction management. I would suggest this read for prospective students interested in a building construction, architecture, facility design, mechanical or civil engineering degree at the undergraduate or graduate degree level. A lot of the terminology in the book is what is really used in the construction industry. A scope of the industry is provided and the author covers important subjects such as estimating and scheduling - as well as project management and contract administration. She's very thorough and she doesn't pull any punches. She let's you know up front that construction management is a challenging and often difficult career to master. But the author also reminds the reader that it's a rewarding career since the buildings and stuctures created will usually be around long after people involved in it's construction live.
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