This book presents a systematic approach to welding excellence and cost reduction. Drawing on more than 50 years of welding experience, the author gives you a step-by-step plan to maximize the productivity and cost efficiency of your welding operation. Implementing the principles and concepts in this book could save you $15,000 to $35,000 annually per welder, and realize team-wide productivity gains of 20 percent to 50 percent. This volume explains the management principles, structure, and details you need to transform your welding operation from a cost center into a profit center.