How to Overcome Persistent Failures

Written by one of the pioneers of Anticipatory Failure Determination (AFD), this book introduces the original and powerful method of risk analysis, prediction and prevention. It provides substantial description of the AFD (also known as Inversion method) and detailed instructions on how to use it in revealing root causes of persistent failures and predicting unexpected potential risks. 

The method is equally applicable to investigating manufacturing waste; design and process deficiencies. Due to its original generalized principles it can be used in industrial and non-industrial environments.  To date Inversion method has been tested in hundreds of successful projects with such giants of world industry, as AC Johnson, Ford Motor, Tech Cominco, Navistar, Amoco, et al. 

The book provides comprehensive practical information on the methodology, its analytical procedures, as well as on innovation tools and software supporting these procedures. 

The general text is enriched with numerous real-world examples from various industries, including automotive, chemical and metallurgical. It is generously illustrated with pictures, drawings and diagrams from projects provided by the author.

The book can be recommended to a wide reading audience. It may be of particular interest to managers, R&D, quality and risk assessment specialists.