Spc Simplified Workbook

by Amsden, Davida M.; Butler, Howard E.; Amsden, Robert T.

• ISBN13: 9780527763411
• ISBN10: 0527763411
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-02-01
• Publisher: Quality Resources

Summary

The Workbook, when used with SPC Simplified, is ideal for self-study, in-house training, or classroom instructions. As you work with and apply the SPC tools presented in SPC Simplified, the Workbook enhances problem-solving abilities. The SPC Simplified Workbook provides: Review questions designed to provide overall review and reinforcement of basic principles. Exercises that help you practice and apply the basics Case studies that reflect actual problems and engage you in successfully implementing tools and techniques of SPC.

Author Biography

Davida M. Amsden is a private consultant/educator in the areas of SPC, total quality systems, just-in-time manufacturing, and participative management. Davida has taught classes in SPC for the ASQ (American Society for Quality) and for George Washington University. Howard E. Butler is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and senior member of the ASQ. He has been a consultant for 16 years and previously worked at General Motors Corporation developing and managing quality management systems. He has conducted SPC training seminars for companies throughout North America and for George Washington University. Robert T. Amsden is Associate Professor of Decision Sciences at the School of Business Administration, University of Dayton, and provides training in SPC, TQM, and just-in-time methodologies. He has served at the national level for the ASQ and the Association for Quality and Participation (AQP).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Basic Principles
Frequency Histograms and Checksheets
Frequency Histograms
Checksheets
Frequency Histograms and Checksheets: Case Studies
Variable Control Charts
Average and Range Charts
Median and Range Charts
Individual and Range Charts
Variable Control Charts: Case Studies	p. 71
Attribute Control Charts
p-Control Charts
np-Control Charts
c-Control Charts
Attribute Control Charts: Case Studies
Machine and Process Capability
Quality Problem-Solving Tools
Brainstorming
Cause and Effect Diagrams
Pareto Analysis and Pareto Diagram
Flow Charts
Scatter Diagrams
Quality Problem-Solving Tools: Case Studies
Elements of a Total Quality Management System
Blank Charts and Worksheets
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