Engineering · 1 chapters
Engineering: Practical Perspectives
Collected applied topics and case studies in engineering.
Open book →KEVOS / READOS
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READOS / ENGINEERING
Engineering
Design, CAD and practical engineering methods
Engineering · 20 chapters
Product Design and CAD
Technical design, drawings, assemblies, specifications, tolerances and practical design review.
Open book →READOS / MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing
Tooling, factory production and quality
Manufacturing · 14 chapters
Manufacturing, Production and Quality
Production methods, factory quality and the decisions behind reliable output.
Open book →Manufacturing · 7 chapters
Tooling, Jigs and Fixtures
Practical approaches to fixtures, tooling, machining and repeatable manufacture.
Open book →READOS / OPERATIONS
Operations
Processes, Lean and operational improvement
Operations · 12 chapters
Lean and Continuous Improvement
Eliminating waste, improving flow and using structured problem-solving methods.
Open book →Operations · 6 chapters
Operations and Workflow Systems
Workflows, capacity, operational control, reporting and day-to-day execution.
Open book →Operations · 9 chapters
Operations: Practical Perspectives
Collected applied topics and case studies in operations.
Open book →READOS / PROJECTS
Projects
Planning, control, risk and project delivery
Projects · 16 chapters
Project Planning, Risk and Delivery
Project scoping, estimates, delivery methods, schedules, stakeholders and closeout.
Open book →Projects · 4 chapters
Projects: Practical Perspectives
Collected applied topics and case studies in projects.
Open book →READOS / TECHNOLOGY
Technology
AI, databases, software and digital systems
Technology · 24 chapters
AI and Machine Learning in Practice — Part 1
Understanding artificial intelligence, language models and practical automation decisions.
Open book →Technology · 5 chapters
AI and Machine Learning in Practice — Part 2
Understanding artificial intelligence, language models and practical automation decisions.
Open book →Technology · 24 chapters
Databases and Data Models — Part 1
Relational thinking, database structures, data integrity, queries and information architecture.
Open book →Technology · 24 chapters
Databases and Data Models — Part 2
Relational thinking, database structures, data integrity, queries and information architecture.
Open book →Technology · 1 chapters
Databases and Data Models — Part 3
Relational thinking, database structures, data integrity, queries and information architecture.
Open book →Technology · 24 chapters
Digital Systems and Integration — Part 1
Software systems, integrations, infrastructure and engineering technology choices.
Open book →Technology · 24 chapters
Digital Systems and Integration — Part 2
Software systems, integrations, infrastructure and engineering technology choices.
Open book →Technology · 5 chapters
Digital Systems and Integration — Part 3
Software systems, integrations, infrastructure and engineering technology choices.
Open book →Technology · 17 chapters
Technology: Practical Perspectives
Collected applied topics and case studies in technology.
Open book →READOS / BUSINESS
Business
Finance, strategy, governance and leadership
Finance & Business · 8 chapters
Read the Numbers, Understand the Business
An approachable, practical guide to reading financial statements, interpreting cash flow, assessing business quality, and asking better valuation questions.
Open guide →Business · 24 chapters
Business Finance and Financial Statements — Part 1
Reading statements, understanding cash flow, profit, valuation and financial decisions.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Business Finance and Financial Statements — Part 2
Reading statements, understanding cash flow, profit, valuation and financial decisions.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Business Finance and Financial Statements — Part 3
Reading statements, understanding cash flow, profit, valuation and financial decisions.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Business Finance and Financial Statements — Part 4
Reading statements, understanding cash flow, profit, valuation and financial decisions.
Open book →Business · 21 chapters
Business Finance and Financial Statements — Part 5
Reading statements, understanding cash flow, profit, valuation and financial decisions.
Open book →Business · 15 chapters
Business Processes and Better Decisions
Process design, prioritisation, reporting and evidence-informed decisions.
Open book →Business · 13 chapters
Leadership, People and Teams
Communication, culture, capability, coaching, teamwork and management.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Risk, Compliance and Governance — Part 1
Frameworks and practical methods for managing business risk, obligations and accountability.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Risk, Compliance and Governance — Part 2
Frameworks and practical methods for managing business risk, obligations and accountability.
Open book →Business · 10 chapters
Risk, Compliance and Governance — Part 3
Frameworks and practical methods for managing business risk, obligations and accountability.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Sales, Marketing and Customer Decisions — Part 1
Finding customers, positioning offers, pricing, selling and improving customer experience.
Open book →Business · 12 chapters
Sales, Marketing and Customer Decisions — Part 2
Finding customers, positioning offers, pricing, selling and improving customer experience.
Open book →Business · 7 chapters
Starting and Running a Business
Business ownership, startup choices, day-to-day systems and operating a sustainable enterprise.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Strategy and Competitive Advantage — Part 1
How businesses choose markets, build a position and make durable strategic decisions.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Strategy and Competitive Advantage — Part 2
How businesses choose markets, build a position and make durable strategic decisions.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Strategy and Competitive Advantage — Part 3
How businesses choose markets, build a position and make durable strategic decisions.
Open book →Business · 24 chapters
Strategy and Competitive Advantage — Part 4
How businesses choose markets, build a position and make durable strategic decisions.
Open book →Business · 8 chapters
Strategy and Competitive Advantage — Part 5
How businesses choose markets, build a position and make durable strategic decisions.
Open book →READOS / PRODUCTS
Products
Product development, validation and launches
Products · 17 chapters
Product Development and Launch
From product concepts and testing to production release and commercial launch.
Open book →Products · 6 chapters
Products: Practical Perspectives
Collected applied topics and case studies in products.
Open book →READOS / IDEAS
Ideas
Innovation, exploration and practical concepts
Ideas · 4 chapters
Exploring and Testing Ideas
Testing assumptions, assessing opportunities and developing practical new ideas.
Open book →Ideas · 24 chapters
Ideas: Practical Perspectives
Collected applied topics and case studies in ideas.
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