The Application of Statistical Process Control in Non-Manufacturing Activities

Abstract

The application of statistical methods to process control provides a better understanding of the behavior of any operation. This understanding is a necessary piece of management information. It is essential for making good decisions about process adjustments and assessing the effect of process improvement actions. The use of statistical methods also makes this understanding available to the employees who are actually working the processes. Fortunately it is not necessary to understand a great deal about the mathematics of statistical theory in order to make full use of statistical methods. The concepts and techniques of a methodology known as statistical process control (SPC) form a repertoire of powerful statistical tools that are effective in bringing about concurrent improvements in both quality and productivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196121

Entities

People

  • Lawrence W. Olson

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Air Force
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Information Science
  • Manufacturing
  • Operating Systems
  • Organizational Structure
  • Production
  • Production Control
  • Productivity
  • Quality Control
  • Reliability
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Processes
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States

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  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
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