Author Bob Gilbert Provides Management Expertise from Chemical Plant Experience in New Book from Tate Publishing
We're excited about the expertise and skill that Bob Gilbert brings to the table in his book.
HOUSTON, TX, USA, October 27, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In his new book entitled "Creating and Leading a High Performance Chemical Plant," author Bob Gilbert recounts the factual story of the creation of a unique chemical plant in which the workers became responsible for managing their own work. The book describes the origin and gradual evolution of the work systems, the mistakes, and the successes of the system. — David Webb, Marketing Consultant
This plant he worked in was the subject of two articles by the American Management Association and a case study by the American Productivity Center.
"We're excited about the expertise and skill that Bob Gilbert brings to the table in his book," said David Webb, Marketing Consultant for Tate Publishing. "We know the insight here can be of use to other managers and can learn from these valuable lessons detailed here."
Gilbert is the retired Plant Manager of Rohm and Haas Bayport in La Porte Texas. This plant was started up in 1980 as a High Performance Self Directed team organization. It was the subject of 2 articles by the American Management Association and a case study by the American Productivity Center.
Gilbert spent 38 years in the Chemical Industry, 34 years with Rohm and Haas. He has held numerous positions in manufacturing and distribution in his career. Activities included Chairman of the Bayport Industrial Association, Chairman of the Manufacturing Committee of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Texas chemical Council, member of the Board of ACIT, member of AICHE and is a registered PE. He has taught courses at the University of Houston and Houston Community College.
"Creating and Leading a High Performance Chemical Plant" is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
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