Statistical Process Control Demystified

by Paul A. Keller

Identify and reduce variation in business processes using SPC--the powerful analysis tool for process evaluation and improvement. Statistical Process Control Demystified shows you how to use SPC to enable data-driven decision making and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide explains how to analyze process data, collect data, and determine the suitability of a process in meeting requirements. Attribute and X-bar control charts are discussed, as are charts for individuals data. You'll also get details on process improvement and measurement systems analysis. Detailed examples, calculations, and statistical assumptions make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts. It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about: Simple enough for a beginner, but challening enough for an advanced student, Statistical Process Control Demystified is your shortcut to this powerful analysis solution.

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2011

Reviews

[Erik · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad book, and one which covers the mechanics statistical process control, but the book focused way too much on how to do statistical process control, rather then the why. The end result is that the book leaves you with a good collection of recipes but no real understanding of how to cook. I did like how the author focuses so much of the book on issues of collecting good, independent data samples.