Statistical Process Control

BA501 : The Class : POM : SPC
Statistical Process Control

Statistical Process Control (SPC) uses statistical methods in order to track and analyze processes which in turn helps to control these processes.

Objectives:
1. Define key concepts in statistical process control.
2. Determine if data is Attributes or Variables.
3. Distinguish the difference between a Specification Limit and a Control Limit.
4. Determine if a process is in control.
5. Create an -Chart (x-Bar Chart).
6. Create an R-Chart.
7. Create a P-Chart.

Thought for Today

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To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

Text TEXTBOOK READING : Supplement 4 in Heizer and Render

ON-LINE LESSON: SPC- Introduction and Examples

ASSIGNMENT: Home Work

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SELF TEST: Practice Quiz

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WEB ACTIVITY: Associated Quality Consultants

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WEBMAIL: WebMail

Login using the spaces to give your e-mail address (DANA account only) and password. Take the both multiple choice exams associated with each chapter. E-mail the results to yourself (but not me). These exams are found on the web site for the textbook under "Study Guide" for each chapter. Click here to continue.

Once you have completed these activities you should:

Go on to Forecasting
or
Go back to Production Operation Management

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E-mail Dr. Rakesh Pangasa at BA501@mail.cba.nau.edu
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