An Economic Approach to Acceptance Sampling.
Abstract
The paper examines the economics of single sample acceptance sampling with the objective of determining a rational, consistent means of selecting a sampling plan. Three general situations are identified for which cost models are developed. These include: (1) non-destructive sampling with rectification of rejected lots, (2) non-destructive sampling without rectification, and (3) destructive sampling. A method, suitable for use on a computer, is developed which identifies the optimal sampling plan for each of the above situations. In the paper, the optimal sampling plan is taken to be that which minimizes the consumer's total operating costs per accepted lot. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0784028
Entities
People
- Robert Justin Ruth
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Command