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Generating, Selecting, and Implementing Solutions to the Problem by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…This chapter covers how to navigate the waters of successful solution generation, selection, and implementation. It also describes key considerations to be…”
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Project Wrap‐up by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The Final Stakeholder Update communicates with the business, operations and site leadership, the root cause, the status of the implemented solutions, the…”
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Theory of Constraints by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Theory of Constraints (TOC) is an improvement philosophy that first identifies the critical path within a process, then identifies the limiting constraint…”
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The Big World of Problems by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The problems presented to the industrial problem solver could be grouped in many ways. Existing products and processes typically run well for extended periods…”
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Engineering Disciplines Examples by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…In this chapter the authors discuss several engineering disciplines and provides some examples of the application of these disciplines to various problems…”
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Process Data Analysis by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The process data analysis is another important tool in the arsenal of tools used in plant problem solving. The analysis of the process data can lead to the…”
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Team Management and Roles by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…This chapter deals with team dynamics and how they evolve over the course of the project. It argues that special team management path and be able to act on it…”
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Mechanical Issues by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Fundamental problem solving is independent of the engineering or science discipline. It is a methodology rooted in the scientific method and as such is highly…”
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Value of Project by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Project management is critical component of the problem‐solving process, and each project type from value perspective, needs a different style of project…”
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First Principles Problem‐Solving – Why First Principles? by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Really understanding a problem to the point of a strong understanding of the science behind why the problem is occurring takes time and often considerable…”
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Scientific Method by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The scientific method is a systematic, empirical approach of collecting data and knowledge with the goal of understanding observations, testing hypotheses, and…”
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Emphasis Is on Speed, Low Cost, Productivity, and Right Answer by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The early stages of a problem‐solving effort can be thrilling or completely nerve‐racking depending on the seriousness of the problem, the team and stake…”
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Opportunity Identification/Definition – Initial Team Formation by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The phase of opportunity identification and initial team formation includes four important aspects: determination whether the project is a crisis or a chronic…”
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Hypothesis Testing by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Rigorous hypothesis testing is the core of the fundamental problem‐solving methodology. This chapter provides the context for how this scientific tool combined…”
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Six Sigma, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…The introduction of Six Sigma and soon after LEAN into many companies has run through a progression of steps and mis‐steps in many companies. Fundamental…”
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Stakeholder Identification, Analysis, and Communication Plan by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Stakeholder communications are critically important within any project. An example of the critical nature of stakeholder communication is one of a failed…”
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Color by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Color problems are some of the most frequent and challenging issues in many industrial processes since they are usually due to some trace side chemical…”
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Sustaining the Gains and Control Plans by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Control plans that include clear documentation will be our foundation to sustaining gains. This chapter discusses why solutions fail to sustain gains and then…”
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Visual Presentation by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Graphical presentations of complex systems are frequently much quicker to understand and more clearly show the complex relationships that abound in real‐world…”
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Corrosion Problems by Stefanov, Zdravko I., Herceg, Eldad, Schmidt, Carla, Jacobson, David M., Livingston, Dana, Chauvel, J.P., Chaudhary, Sunil Kumar, Christenson, Christopher Paul

“…Corrosion is a never‐ending problem in chemical plants. It is everywhere and most of the time there are engineering solutions available that can slow it down…”
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