The business environment for manufacturing is changing dramatically. New business models utilizing IoT and AI are emerging, and manufacturing itself is undergoing a transformation.

However, technologies like IoT and AI are only tools. It remains important to understand the basics of manufacturing and master the concepts and methods needed to identify and solve problems in factories and workplaces.

This textbook, written by experts with deep experience in providing guidance for production and manufacturing sites, covers the essentials of on-site improvement, quality control, and health and safety—the fundamentals of manufacturing. With clear explanations, summaries of key points, and a wealth of illustrations and diagrams, it is suitable for employees newly assigned to manufacturing section as well as leaders and managers responsible for training subordinates and junior employees.

Contents
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of On-site Improvement 1: Aims and Methods of On-site Improvement
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of On-site Improvement 2: Broadening the Perspective of On-site Improvement
Chapter 3: Basics of Quality Control 1: The QC Story and the Seven Tools
Chapter 4: Basics of Quality Control 2: Quality Control Practices
Chapter 5: Health and Safety Basics 1: Basics of Health and Safety
Chapter 6: Health and Safety Basics 2: Continuing Health and Safety