This book shows readers how to use the process capability study to increase return on investment from their statistical process control/Six Sigma effort and make their company more competitive. It provides benefits to every department within a manufacturing organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction -- 1 Review of Basic Concepts -- 2 Short Course in Variation -- 3 Performing a Variable Process Capability Study -- 4 Performing an Attribute Process Capability Study -- 5 Addressing Instability and Incapability -- 6 Understanding the Measurement Process -- 7 Measurement Process Analysis (MPA) Addendum -- 8 Creating Process Control Charts -- 9 Process Capability Studies beyond the Shop Floor -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index.
About the Author :
Relyea, Douglas B.
Review :
… the book has many great examples and case histories that provide insight into the methods the author has employed over at least the past 30 years. …
—Dean Neubauer, Journal of Quality Technology, Vol. 43, No. 3, July 2011
The techniques described in this book are essential for the long-term survival of any manufacturer or service provider.
—Tom Oringderff, Senior Quality Control Engineer (retired)
The measurement process analysis technique (MPA) helped us realize many critical product characteristics were far more capable (less variation) than we previously thought. [Doug’s book] reduced inspection, rework, and scrap and overall improved our competitiveness.
—Jerry Cates, Corporate Vice President, Corning Cable Systems, Hickory, North Carolina (retired)
… the book has many great examples and case histories that provide insight into the methods the author has employed over at least the past 30 years. …
—Dean Neubauer, Journal of Quality Technology, Vol. 43, No. 3, July 2011
The techniques described in this book are essential for the long-term survival of any manufacturer or service provider.
—Tom Oringderff, Senior Quality Control Engineer (retired)
The measurement process analysis technique (MPA) helped us realize many critical product characteristics were far more capable (less variation) than we previously thought. [Doug’s book] reduced inspection, rework, and scrap and overall improved our competitiveness.
—Jerry Cates, Corporate Vice President, Corning Cable Systems, Hickory, North Carolina (retired)
