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Statistical Process Control Topics

Statistical Process Control provides the ability to determine if a process is stable over time, or, conversely, if it is likely that the process has been influenced by "special causes" which disrupt the process. Statistical Control Charts are used to provide an operational definition of a "special cause" for a given process, using process data.

Understanding the following concepts is essential to interpretation of Statistical Control Charts:

 

Concepts

Statistical process control defined

Control Chart Properties

Rational Subgroups

Distributions

Defining Control Limits

Short Run Techniques

Technical References

 

 

For information on When To Use, How To Interpret, or Calculations for each chart:

Attributes Charts

Pareto Charts

X-Bar / Range Charts

X-Bar / Sigma Charts

Individual-X Charts (X-Charts)

Moving Average / Range Charts

Moving Average / Sigma Charts

CuSum Charts

EWMA Charts

Multivariate Control Charts

 

Histograms / Process Capability Analysis

Autocorrelation Charts

Measurement Systems Analysis

 

 

Applications

Getting Started with SPC Initiative

Key Success Factors for the Implementation of SPC

How to Perform a Process Capability Study

Multiple Steam Processes

Analysis of Batch Processes using a Batch Means Chart

Case Study: SPC to Improve Quality and Reduce Cost

Struggling with Independence

SPC Analysis of MLB Home Runs

Integration of SPC and Quality Management System Software

Use Of SPC To Detect Process Manipulation

Using Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery With SPC

 

 

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