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How Not To Shop

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard
... Read more
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Umdenken as a Service - Die Zukunft des Maschinenbaus in Europa

by Dr. Thomas Schneider, Benedikt Braig, Jörg-Andre Junker ...

Narrated by Sophie Ronczka ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

»Umdenken as a Service« beschreibt die Reise von drei Maschinenbauern, eine der erfolgreichsten Exportindustrien Europas völlig neu zu denken. Ihr Ziel: Kollaboration und Service statt des klassischen Verkaufs. Ihr Schlüssel: Systemgrenzen verschieben. Alles komplett aufbohren, zerlegen und neu zusammensetzen, lautet die Devise. Das Buch will eine Initialzündung sein – für Ihre eigene Reise zu ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

»Umdenken as a Service« beschreibt die Reise von drei Maschinenbauern, eine der erfolgreichsten Exportindustrien Europas völlig neu zu denken. Ihr Ziel: Kollaboration und Service statt des klassischen Verkaufs. Ihr Schlüssel: Systemgrenzen verschieben. Alles komplett aufbohren, zerlegen und neu zusammensetzen, lautet die Devise. Das Buch will eine Initialzündung sein – für Ihre eigene Reise zu
... Read more
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Manufacturing AI

Building the Data Foundation for the Next Industrial Revolution

by Ryan Andrew Hill ...

Narrated by Brian Arens ...

Unabridged

11 hours 1 min

Turn Manufacturing Data into a Scalable Competitive AdvantageFactories create massive amounts of data from IoT sensors, MES, SCADA, quality systems, supply chain, maintenance, and others. Yet most organizations can’t turn it into decisions fast enough. The result is reactive firefighting and AI pilots that stall.The Unified Manufacturing Data Architecture (UMDA) is a practical framework built for ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Turn Manufacturing Data into a Scalable Competitive AdvantageFactories create massive amounts of data from IoT sensors, MES, SCADA, quality systems, supply chain, maintenance, and others. Yet most organizations can’t turn it into decisions fast enough. The result is reactive firefighting and AI pilots that stall.The Unified Manufacturing Data Architecture (UMDA) is a practical framework built for
... Read more
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Asset Operations

The Future of Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations

by Ryan Chan ...

Narrated by Ryan Chan ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

In today’s world, the majority of asset-intensive organizations are still stuck with complex, rigid, and sometimes antiquated technology solutions that simply cannot step up to evolving challenges and an ever-changing market. Why do the world’s most important industries—ones that billions of people rely on for essential human needs—operate with approaches that run the risk of making them extremely ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In today’s world, the majority of asset-intensive organizations are still stuck with complex, rigid, and sometimes antiquated technology solutions that simply cannot step up to evolving challenges and an ever-changing market. Why do the world’s most important industries—ones that billions of people rely on for essential human needs—operate with approaches that run the risk of making them extremely
... Read more
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Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, and Applications - Interview Q&A with Experts

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Parag G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, and Applications - Interview Q&A with Experts" is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) or dye penetrant testing (DPT) for detecting surface-breaking defects in materials.In addition to covering the ... Read more

$8.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, and Applications - Interview Q&A with Experts" is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) or dye penetrant testing (DPT) for detecting surface-breaking defects in materials.In addition to covering the
... Read more
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Dropshipping: Your Step-by-step Guide to Make Money Online (A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Profitable Online Business)

by Samuel Newby ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Start you own unique online global business selling products that you love to sell, without ever taking any inventorymany dream of having a thriving, successful business of their own.But only few take that leap of faith to make it a reality, but with today's web technology, your risk has been reduced to almost nothing! Have you thought about starting a ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Start you own unique online global business selling products that you love to sell, without ever taking any inventorymany dream of having a thriving, successful business of their own.But only few take that leap of faith to make it a reality, but with today's web technology, your risk has been reduced to almost nothing! Have you thought about starting a
... Read more
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Dropshipping: The Complete Guide to Building a Successful Financial Empire (Comprehensive Guide to Private Label, Retail Arbitrage and Finding Profitable Products)

by Stephen Schaefer ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.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 shouldn't waste your life away on a boring job because you will merely be existing and not living. One of the best ways of creating wealth is by having multiple passive ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.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 shouldn't waste your life away on a boring job because you will merely be existing and not living. One of the best ways of creating wealth is by having multiple passive
... Read more
Audiobook

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
Audiobook

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

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

$22.99 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

Heijunka

The Leveling Art of the Japanese Auto Industry

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

Heijunka (Japanese for "production smoothing or leveling"): It is a technique used to smooth out production in all departments as well as that of the supplier over time in order to facilitate Just-In-Time (JIT) production. It means production leveling (finding and maintaining average production volumes). The fundamental goal of using the Heijunka technique is to supply goods at a steady rate so ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Heijunka (Japanese for "production smoothing or leveling"): It is a technique used to smooth out production in all departments as well as that of the supplier over time in order to facilitate Just-In-Time (JIT) production. It means production leveling (finding and maintaining average production volumes). The fundamental goal of using the Heijunka technique is to supply goods at a steady rate so
... 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

$9.49 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
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LikeWar

The Weaponization of Social Media

by P.W. Singer, Emerson Brooking ...

Narrated by George Guidall ...

Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

Social media has been weaponized, as state hackers and rogue terrorists have seized upon Twitter and Facebook to create chaos and destruction. This urgent report is required reading, from defense expert P.W. Singer and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Emerson Brooking. Social media are transforming war, crime, and diplomacy. Terrorists can broadcast attacks, "Twitter wars" produce real-world ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Social media has been weaponized, as state hackers and rogue terrorists have seized upon Twitter and Facebook to create chaos and destruction. This urgent report is required reading, from defense expert P.W. Singer and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Emerson Brooking. Social media are transforming war, crime, and diplomacy. Terrorists can broadcast attacks, "Twitter wars" produce real-world
... Read more
Audiobook

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
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
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The Revenge of Analog

Real Things and Why They Matter

by David Sax ...

Narrated by David Sax ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top ten books of 2016A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed. Businesses that once looked outdated, from film photography to brick-and-mortar retail, are now springing with new life. Notebooks, records, and stationery ... Read more

$27.99 USD

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top ten books of 2016A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed. Businesses that once looked outdated, from film photography to brick-and-mortar retail, are now springing with new life. Notebooks, records, and stationery
... 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

AI in Manufacturing: The Future Information Revolution

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Artificial Intelligence AI Revolution
Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to fully understand the impact of AI on manufacturing? Wondering how AI can revolutionize predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization? Look no further!"AI in Manufacturing" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of AI in the manufacturing sector. This book provides clear, actionable insights into ... Read more

$5.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to fully understand the impact of AI on manufacturing? Wondering how AI can revolutionize predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization? Look no further!"AI in Manufacturing" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of AI in the manufacturing sector. This book provides clear, actionable insights into
... Read more
Audiobook

Nanotechnologies pour débutants : Une introduction simple à la fabrication à partir d’éléments incroyablement petits

by Mickaël Guillot ...

Narrated by Mickaël Guillot ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

Domptez la nanotechnologie et comprenez enfin l'architecture de la matière sans jargon complexe. Idéale pour stimuler votre curiosité lors de vos trajets quotidiens, cette exploration audio fluide vous plonge directement au cœur de l'infiniment petit. Vivez un voyage fascinant, depuis les objets visibles à l'œil nu jusqu'à la vertigineuse échelle des atomes.Découvrez comment la manipulation des ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Domptez la nanotechnologie et comprenez enfin l'architecture de la matière sans jargon complexe. Idéale pour stimuler votre curiosité lors de vos trajets quotidiens, cette exploration audio fluide vous plonge directement au cœur de l'infiniment petit. Vivez un voyage fascinant, depuis les objets visibles à l'œil nu jusqu'à la vertigineuse échelle des atomes.Découvrez comment la manipulation des
... 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
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Zipper, The: The Decades-Long Struggle to Perfect a Simple Fastener

by Jonathan Blake ...

Narrated by Jonathan Blake ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals
... Read more
Audiobook

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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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

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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