Alcoa(OperationalExcellenceProfile)

Alcas 公司Alcas公司坐落于纽约市Olean。

自从1949年组建以来，Alcas公司一直从事一种质量非常高的厨房餐具——CUTCO餐具的制造和营销业务。

最初的Alcas只是ALCOA的一个分支机构，但在1982年四个官员出资对其进行了经营上的买断，因此现在它已经变成了一个私人拥有的公司。

Alcas主要作为一个持股公司的形式存在。

它的两个主要的经营分支机构（独资）是CUTCO餐具公司——CUTCO餐具的制造商，和Vector营销公司——负责CUTCO餐具在北美地区的直接销售的营销公司；此外，还包括ka-bar刀具公司——国际知名的高品质军刀和野营刀制造商。

1994年Alcas公司成立了CUTCO国际有限公司，并将它作为在国际范围内对CUTCO餐具进行营销的分支机构。

如下表所示，Alcas公司在过去的六年内保持了强劲并持续的增长趋势。

自从1995年以来公司的平均年度总销售额的增长率一直保持在17%。

除了2002年，在这个增长比例中，国际销售并没有占据一个主要的组成部分。

事实上，2000年是国际销售产生大量利润的头一年。

公司的资产负债表的结构相当合理，负债一权益比率相对较低，资金的周转也非常灵活。

产品作为一个产品组合，CUTCO餐具系列所包含的范围非常之广，比如厨房制作食物用刀、餐具用刀、扁平餐桌器具、厨师小器械以及打猎用刀、钓鱼用刀和实用的袖珍小刀等（大约有83个品种；包括礼品包和组合装共180个SKU）。

这个产品组合被认定为“CUTCO世界上最棒的餐具”，并且与国际范围内的竞争者的产品的比较性检验也一直支持着这个论断。

产品的零售定价也与产品的“世界最棒的餐具”的认证保持一致，也就是说它的价格位于同类产品的价格波动范围的最上端。

相对于其竞争对手Henckelst 和Wustof刀具的定价策略，Alcas的定价具有相当的优势，虽然二者的餐具制品在传统的零售店里都随处可见，且价格都是同类产品中最高的。

佛吉亚卓越体系知识手册简介佛吉亚卓越体系是一种管理思想和管理工具，被广泛应用于企业管理和组织管理。

它的核心理念是通过卓越的领导和管理来实现企业卓越。

本手册将介绍佛吉亚卓越体系的相关知识和应用。

概念佛吉亚卓越体系是基于美国质量管理专家乔治·佛吉亚的管理思想和体系而发展起来的。

该体系的核心理念是不断改善和卓越，以满足顾客需求，提高组织绩效。

它包括7个方面的要素：•领导•战略规划•客户导向•流程管理•绩效评估•人员发展•持续改进这些要素构成了佛吉亚卓越体系的核心模型，也是实现组织卓越的关键要素。

应用佛吉亚卓越体系已被广泛应用于企业和组织的管理中，成为国际公认的管理标准。

它的应用可帮助组织实现以下效益：提高产品和服务质量通过以客户为导向的管理理念，佛吉亚卓越体系可协助组织不断改进，提高产品和服务质量，从而满足客户需求。

提高绩效和效率佛吉亚卓越体系强调流程管理和人员发展，帮助组织提高绩效和效率，提高员工工作效率和组织运作效能。

降低成本和风险通过持续改进和控制流程，佛吉亚卓越体系可有效降低组织成本和风险，提高组织竞争力。

实施要成功实施佛吉亚卓越体系，需要注意以下几点：领导力的重要性领导力是实施佛吉亚卓越体系的关键因素。

领导者需要发挥良好的领导力，引领组织不断改进、探索和创新。

基于数据的决策佛吉亚卓越体系注重数据分析和客户反馈，需要建立科学的数据收集体系和数据分析模型，为组织的决策提供科学依据。

组织文化的塑造佛吉亚卓越体系需要建立高效的团队和组织文化，需要培养员工对于卓越和改善的认知和价值观念，以推动组织不断改进。

结论佛吉亚卓越体系是一种管理思想和管理工具，被广泛应用于企业和组织的管理中。

通过卓越的领导和管理，佛吉亚卓越体系可帮助组织提高产品和服务质量，提高绩效和效率，降低成本和风险，成为卓越的组织。

College of American Pathologists (CAP) 是一家为实验室质量保证和改进提供服务的组织。

他们为病理学实验室制定了一系列严格的评价标准，以下是一些主要的标准：
1. 人员资质和培训：实验室工作人员应具备适当的教育、培训和资质，包括医学博士、病理学家、医学技术员和其他相关专业人员。

2. 设施和设备：实验室应拥有适宜的设施和设备，以确保样本的正确处理、测试和存储。

这包括实验室的设计、清洁和维护，以及仪器的校准和性能验证。

3. 样本管理：实验室应有完善的样本接收、标识、处理、存储和废弃程序，以确保样本的完整性和测试结果的准确性。

4. 测试过程：实验室应制定并遵循详细的测试规程，包括样本准备、试剂使用、测试执行、结果解读和报告发布等步骤。

这些规程应基于最新的科学知识和最佳实践。

5. 质量控制和质量保证：实验室应实施全面的质量控制和质量保证计划，包括内部质控、外部质评、能力验证、偏差管理、纠正和预防行动等。

6. 结果报告：实验室应准确、清晰、及时地报告测试结果，并确保报告的内容、格式和语言易于理解。

报告应包括必要的临床信息、参考范围、解释和建议。

7. 患者权益保护：实验室应遵守所有相关的法律法规，保护患者的隐私权和权益，包括获取知情同意、保障样本安全、防止信息泄露等。

8. 持续改进：实验室应持续监测和评估其性能，识别改进机会，并采取行动以提高服务质量、效率和患者满意度。

CAP通过定期的现场检查和实验室认证程序来评估实验室是否符合这些标
准。

通过CAP认证的实验室被认为是达到了高质量和高准确性的行业标准。

美国创价大学关键词：大学私立综合性院校简介美国创价大学(Soka University of America)，私立非盈利的四年制文理学院，坐落于美国加州亚里索维耶荷,占地103英亩。

美国创价大学离海滩只有1公里，位于南加州中心地带的地理位置给创价大学的学生提供了得天独厚的文化，教育，体育和探险的机会。

美国创价大学师生比例为1:9，学校为学生提供一个学期的公费出国学习的机会。

60%的学生来自美国，40%的学生来自国外40个国家。

美国创价大学重点在于提供环境研究、人文科学、国际关系、社会与行为科学等方面的教育。

美国创价大学也着重于培育学生的领导能力和世界公民的观念。

美国创价大学的招生对象不分种族与信仰，秉持以学生为本的建校精神，尊重多元性和差异，期许培育学生成为具人本主义思想、推动世界和平的地球公民。

历史发展美国创价大学（Soka University of America，SUA）是位于美国加利福尼亚州亚里索维耶荷的一所私立大学，它是日本创价大学的姊妹校，由创价学会在1987年成立，包含一个文理学院和一个研究生院。

创立者：创立人同样是【中国人民的老朋友】池田大作先生校训和校徽官网：办学条件综合排名：2015年《美国新闻与世界报道》将其列在国内文理学院中的第41位。

办学理念：学术声誉：知名人物：知名华人：特色学制：师资力量：硬件设备：校园生活（图文形式呈现）校园环境（图）气候状况：加州属于地中海型气候带,气候温和。

大体上终年乾燥少雨,只是在冬季降雨稍多。

冬季最低气温在18°，夏季最高气温在28°左右。

本土生活:语言环境：以英语和地方语言为主要交流方式。

校园安全：创价大学的安保工作十分到位，学校基本没有重大安全事故发生过。

除了日常的安检、巡逻、护送任务之外，大型活动时学校的安保工作也是尽职尽责，兢兢业业。

该校所在位置属于郊区，该区域的毒品/枪支犯罪率(每千人)为2.6。

卫星校园：美国创价大学离海滩只有1公里，位于南加州中心地带，占地20平方公里，有人口四万八千人。

Advanced Materials and Processes Advanced materials and processes play a crucial role in shaping the modern world, revolutionizing industries and driving technological advancements. From aerospace and automotive to electronics and healthcare, the development and application of advanced materials and processes have transformed the way we live and work. In this discussion, we will explore the significance of advanced materials and processes from various perspectives, considering their impact on innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness. From an innovation standpoint, advanced materials and processes have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what is possible across industries. The development of new materials with enhanced properties, such as strength, conductivity, and durability, has paved the way for the creation of cutting-edge technologies and products. For instance, the use of advanced composite materials in aerospace has led to the production of lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft, revolutionizing air travel. Similarly, advancements in semiconductor manufacturing processes have enabled the production of smaller, faster, and more powerful electronic devices, driving the digital revolution. Moreover, the impact of advanced materials and processes extends beyond innovation to encompass sustainability and environmental responsibility. With the growing emphasis on sustainable practices, there is a heightened focus on developing materials and processes that minimize environmental impact. For instance, the emergence of eco-friendly materials, such as biodegradable polymers and sustainable composites, reflects a commitment to reducing the ecological footprint of various industries. Furthermore, advancements in manufacturing processes, such as additive manufacturing and precision engineering, have contributed to resource efficiency and waste reduction, aligning with the principles of sustainable development. In addition to innovation and sustainability, the global competitiveness of industries is significantly influenced by the adoption of advanced materials and processes. In an increasingly interconnected and competitive global economy, the ability to leverage cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques is a key determinant of success. Industries that embrace the latest advancements gain a competitive edge byoffering superior products with enhanced performance and functionality. This notonly drives growth and profitability but also positions them as leaders in their respective fields, contributing to the overall economic competitiveness of nations. Furthermore, the evolution of advanced materials and processes has implicationsfor various aspects of society, including healthcare, infrastructure, and energy.In healthcare, the development of advanced biomaterials has revolutionized medical treatments and prosthetics, improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Additionally, in the realm of infrastructure, the use of advanced construction materials and techniques has led to the development of more resilient and sustainable buildings and infrastructure systems. Moreover, the pursuit of alternative energy sources has been bolstered by advancements in materials for energy storage and conversion, driving the transition towards a more sustainable energy landscape. Despite the myriad benefits associated with advanced materials and processes, there are also challenges and considerations that warrant attention. The high cost of research and development, as well as the complexities associated with scaling up production, can pose barriers to the widespread adoption of advanced materials and processes. Additionally, ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of novel materials and manufacturing techniques is essential tomitigate potential risks to human health and the environment. Moreover, the needfor skilled professionals proficient in working with advanced materials and processes underscores the importance of education and training in this domain. In conclusion, the significance of advanced materials and processes cannot be overstated, given their profound impact on innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness. The ongoing pursuit of novel materials with superior propertiesand the refinement of advanced manufacturing processes will continue to drive progress across diverse industries. As we navigate the opportunities andchallenges associated with advanced materials and processes, collaboration between industry, academia, and government entities will be crucial in realizing the full potential of these transformative technologies. Embracing a forward-lookingmindset and a commitment to responsible innovation will pave the way for a future where advanced materials and processes continue to shape a more technologically advanced, sustainable, and competitive world.。

数据基本原则alcoa
ALCOA是一组数据质量控制原则，它包括以下5个方面：
Attributable（可归属性）：数据应该可归属于一个具体的个体或来源，以保证数据来源的透明性和可追溯性。

Legible（易读性）：数据应该易读易理解，以确保数据的可读性和可解释性。

Contemporaneous（同时性）：数据应该及时地记录，以确保数据的准确性和实时性。

Original（原始性）：数据应该原始、真实、准确地记录，以确保数据的完整性和可靠性。

Accurate（准确性）：数据应该准确地记录，以确保数据的准确性和一致性。

这些原则适用于各种数据类型和领域，如医学、药品、环境和工业等。

它们可以作为数据采集、处理、存储和报告的基本指导原则，帮助确保数据的质量和可靠性，提高数据的可信度和应用价值。

总之，ALCOA原则是数据质量控制的基本原则，强调数据的可归属性、易读性、同时性、原始性和准确性。

在实际数据处理和管理中，需要遵循这些原则，并采取相应的措施，以保证数据的质量和可靠性。

p r o d u c t i o n t e c h n o l o g yAircrete Europe, 7575 ED Oldenzaal, The NetherlandsNew automatic unloading line for AAC blocks for Bauroc in LatviaBauroc, the largest producer of AAC in Northern Europe with three AAC factories, has finalized the investmentproject in 2022 for increasing the production capacity in Ogre, Latvia. In order to move away from manual palletizing, th e factory in Latvia h as been equipped with a brand-new unloading and packaging line for AAC blocks, increasing both safety and capacity of the plant. For this important project, Bauroc engaged Aircrete Europe (Aircrete) as its technology partner. With five weeks factory downtime, resulting from care-ful planning between the project teams of Bauroc and Aircrete, the project was implemented within budget and efficiently sch eduled during th e annual winter factory sh utdown. Moreover, th e new design of th e unloading line is fully customized to the needs of the local production team and to fit within the dimensions of the production hall.The market for AAC products is continuously grow-ing. Being one of the largest producers in Northern Europe, Bauroc is increasing capacity while keeping the production reliability at a very high level, which is key for the company to maintain its leading position as a reliable supplier of high-quality AAC products.Project backgroundBauroc has one production site in Ogre, Latvia, which is an existing tilt-and-tilt-back plant with German technology and with flat autoclaving (of three stacks each). The factory has a daily capacity of 700 m 3/day of AAC blocks. In order to improve the reliability and safety of the existing forklift-operated palle- tizing and semi-automated packaging at the Ogrefactory, Bauroc initiated an upgrade project of thisarea to design and install a new, custom-made AAC block unloading and packaging line. In parallel with the new unloading line, Bauroc decided to add one extra autoclave to increase the overall capacity of the factory. Throughout 2020, the technical teams of Bauroc and Aircrete discussed the specific project requirements, based on the desired product quality and line output and within the envisaged investment budget expectations (Fig. 1). The purpose of the in-vestment was to (i) increase the throughput of the unloading line (thus overall plant capacity) and (ii) introduce automated unloading, separation, sorting and re-configuration of the products (within the cake) and palletizing of the autoclaved AAC blocks withinthe existing factory hall.Fig. 1: Unloading area “before” during a site inspection in 2020.Technical description and advantagesof the Aircrete solutionAs a customized and integrated technology partner, Aircrete took on this project. Although brownfield projects in factories supplied by another equipment supplier are, by definition, more challenging, Aircrete has built up a strong track record of upgrading ex-isting factories based on older technology to ensure they comply with the latest standards and can meet existing and future market demand. The recent larg-est upgrade of the old tilt-cake factory to a mod-ern Aircrete Flat-Cake technology-based factory for AERCON in the USA is a great example of this. For the full report of this project please refer to the page 52 in the previous edition of AAC Worldwide.For the Bauroc project in Latvia, similar challenges were faced, the existing parameters (like size of the cake) and layout-related items (like crane positions and the white separator, an element not required in a standard Aircrete design because of no sticking is-sues) had to be incorporated into the new design, in order to remain within the budget requirements. Nevertheless, Aircrete managed to design a solution that, besides being safer and more reliable, also pro-vides Bauroc with a high level of flexibility regarding unloading and packing variations. The new solution can handle a product portfolio of AAC blocks of 600-625 mm in length, 200-600 mm in height and 50- 500 mm thickness. In addition, there is a separate in-feed line for special products, such as U-blocks, posi-tioned before the stretch-hood foiling machine. The pallets used in the solution are 1,200 x 800 mm (most popular), 1,200 x 1,000 mm and 1,200 x 1,200 mm, which come stacked and nested in each other to the factory site. Further considerations had to be made for the reinforced AAC panels that Bauroc intends to make in the future, meaning the line needed to be universally suited to cater for both products for a certain part of the unloading. In addition, future plant capacity extension has already been incorpo-rated in the new design.Finally, because of the sticking issues, resulting from the tilt-cake cutting technology, even with flat/ horizontal autoclaving, a separator was required. As Bauroc was concerned about damage to the green cake due to additional handling by a so-called green separator, Aircrete supplied a white separation unit. All in all, especially due to the restricted space and the flexibility required, the new unloading line from Aircrete had to be compact, multifunctional and ef-ficient (Fig. 2). All of these requirements were met, resembling the strength of the Aircrete organization when it comes to customized, complex engineering, equipment delivery and installation projects.With the new Aircrete solution, the overall unload-ing process has an average cycle time of 5 minutes per cake and starts with new tilting table receiving the cake on a curing frame, placed by the existing crane. The cake is then tilted 90 degrees onto the circulating platform, while the curing frame is heldback to be removed by the existing crane into thebuffer. The cake on the platform then undergoeswhite separation, layer by layer, and moves for-ward to the sorting station, where a separate sorting manipulator can remove full layers of blocks andreplace them with new ones in case of damage.A fully “clean” cake then goes to the unloading buff-er area where a dedicated unloading manipulatorcan put the full cake on one of the buffer stationsfor adding extra layers or directly onto the outfeed.A palletizing crane continues to take the whole verti-cal layer of blocks and, in two moves, places them onthe required wooden pallet. Pallet logistics is fully automated from de-nesting, feeding and outfeeding.The existing stretch-hood foiling unit was utilizedfor foiling the ready products as Bauroc was used toalready.Fig. 2: Unloading manipulator “during” testingin the Netherlands in 2021.Fig. 3 and 4: New unloading line in operation in 2022 – 3D model and photo.Project preparation and implementationA solid track-record of designing complex moderni-zation projects which need to be implemented with minimized factory downtime, Aircrete was engaged as the technology partner for this important project, of which the engineering started in the spring of 2021. Clear scope divisions and responsibilities were defined, and a detailed installation preparation plan was worked out by the teams. The installation was realized in the winter factory shutdown of 2021/2022 (Fig. 3 and 4).The known challenges of the pandemic, including price and logistics disruptions, lockdowns, travel re-strictions and quarantine requirements did impose an additional challenge on the project, however, de-spite these challenges, through the excellent coop-eration and support from the Bauroc team, the result was achieved within the time frame.Attractive Project FinanceFor this project, Aircrete Europe was also able to arrange an attractive project finance for Bauroc. Through different initiatives, the Dutch state offers feasible export finance solutions on the back of the contract with Aircrete. This allows customers of Air-crete to benefit from interesting finance at appealing commercial terms. Aircrete holds very good relation-ships with the stakeholders involved in these pro-cesses (like Invest International (formerly known as FMO) and Atradius), which have also already been involved in several projects from Aircrete in the past (e.g. Argentina in 2016 and Uzbekistan in 2021). The finance solutions can be arranged through a buyer’s credit or a seller’s credit. Under a buyer’s credit, the loan can be structured either directly with the cli-ent, or a bank-to-bank loan with a client’s (local) bank. Due to the “green” and sustainable nature of AAC plants, these types of projects have received anFig. 5: Seller’s credit scheme.Aircrete Europe Munsterstraat 107575 ED Oldenzaal Netherlands T +31 541 571020*****************Bauroc SIAKarjera iela 5, Ogre, Ogres pilseta 5001, Latvia T +371 67478412****************www.bauroc.lvincreased level of attention from Dutch state funding providers as AAC factories produce a green building material and are thereby contributing to the sustain-able building culture of the future.For Bauroc project in Latvia, Atradius was involved as the financing partner. The project finance was structured as a seller’s credit, which means that in principle Aircrete is providing 85% of the financing to Bauroc at an attractive interest rate and with a long-term finance structure (Fig. 5). Through Bill of Exchanges (BoE), Bauroc and Aircrete agreed on the future interest payments and loan repayments, which would only start taking place for the first time six months after completion of the project. After the successful commissioning, all BoE were acquired from Aircrete by Atradius and Aircrete received the future payments linked to the BoE. Atradius in return will collect the payments from Bauroc directly in the future. This structure allowed Bauroc to execute this project while maintaining a high level of liquidity (otherwise used for the project) which is beneficial to support Bauroc’s abundant growth opportunities in the near future.About BaurocBauroc (until early 2017 AER OC) is the largest pro- ducer of AAC products in Northern Europe. The family- owned group was established in 2001 and has yearly turnover of about 65 million Euros and employs 240 people in four countries. Bauroc operates three modern AAC factories in Baltics and calcium silicate factory in Lithuania. The company sells its products in all Baltic and Nordic countries but also in Iceland, Poland, Germany and Switzerland under the “bauroc” and “roclite” brand names. Calcium silicate is sold un-der “silroc” brand. Under these brands, Bauroc offers a large and diversified product portfolio, including a wide range of block products, reinforced lintels, large roof and wall elements, instruments, dry mixes and accessories for installing the products. In addi-tion, under the JAMER A brand, Bauroc offers a full building solution with the delivery and assembly of house packages. Based on AAC products, JAMER A is functional, and energy efficient house concept built for the Nordic climate and providing exceptionally healthy indoor environment. ●p r o d u c t i o n t e c h n o l o g y。