Global House Plan

A structured planning process that systematically incorporates the voice of the customer into product design, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) has proven itself a highly effective development tool for creating globally competitive products - in software, hardware, services, and many other industries. This book not only explains QFD fundamentals clearly and concisely, it takes you well beyond the basics to provide the advanced techniques, specific information, and concrete examples you need to implement QFD successfully and derive its full benefits. Of course, the book contains detailed information about the House of Quality, the most commonly used QFD matrix that relates customer needs to technical solutions. But rather than stopping there, it goes even further to explore the many possibilities for matrices that you can apply to every phase in product development - including multiple levels of design detail, quality improvement planning, process planning, manufacturing equipment planning, and value engineering planning. In addition, you will find concise, experienced-based guidance on all the practical aspects of implementing QFD from start to finish, including such issues as establishing organizational support, creating a schedule, and gathering customer data. The book also covers QFD's relationship to the product development cycle, as well as its impact on various functions within an organization.

The Ultimate Guide for Expatriates and Their Managers In this insightful guide, Stan Lomax shares his considerable experience and innovative ideas on best practices for expatriates and their managers. As a former human resources manager, consultant, and expatriate himself, he synthesizes the viewpoints of all three parties and provides unbiased and reliable advice for those on either side of this complicated issue. He shows how expatriates and their corporate managers can work together to minimize common difficulties. He discusses what companies can do to more fully support their overseas programs and what expatriates themselves can do to match their personal and professional goals with their company’ s long-term business strategy. Best Practices for Managers and Expatriates describes each step of the international assignment process, discusses the global demand for expatriates, and profiles the characteristics of today’ s assignees. Case studies of global corporations highlight the practices that work and those that don’ t. Potential expatriates and those already overseas will find advice based upon practical experience. Important issues that should be taken into consideration before accepting or rejecting an overseas assignment are discussed, and tips are provided on negotiating the best terms and conditions in such critical areas as compensation, benefits, housing, career planning, and repatriation. Potential expatriates will learn how to sign up for overseas postings, get the training needed for overseas success, and plan future assignments to further personal and professional interests. Best Practices for Managers and Expatriates offers practical,down-to-earth advice on all the major issues of expatriation.