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Statistical Process Control I (SPC I)

This course is a great place to learn about what really drives product quality and how to monitor processes to pro-actively drive quality improvement. Participants gain the fundamental knowledge necessary to implement Statistical Process Control and learn to avoid the common misapplications in practice. Knowledge of basic algebra is recommended.

Seminar Content
Introduction to SPC

Reasons for Using SPC
Basic Graphical Methods
Quality Control versus Process Control

The Central Limit Theorem
Introduction to Nonnormal Data
The Central Limit Theorem

Conceptual Implementation of SPC
Monitoring Process Behavior
Xbar and R Chart Concepts

Sources of Variation
Common and Special Cause Sources
Detecting Special Cause Sources

Xbar and R Charts
Differences Between Measurements and Averages
Computing Control Limits and Charting

Chart Interpretation
Guidelines for Analysis of Charts

Basic Statistics
Population versus Sample
Estimation

Sampling
Random, Systematic and Rational Samples
Appropriate Sample Size

Process Capability
Stability and Capability
The Standard Normal
Capability Indices: Cpk and Cp; Ppk and Pp

Other Charts
X and MR Charts
p, c, np, and u Charts

Who Should Attend
Individuals who are involved in production or service processes including management, engineering and quality; and have an interest in using statistical techniques to monitor and control their processes.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic algebra is recommended.

Related Seminars
Statistical Process Control II
Design of Experiments I
Related Core Tools
Measurement System Assessment I

Seminar Fee: $1195
All meals, excluding dinner, are included.

Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual and a Certificate of Completion at the close of the seminar.



 
   


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Center for Quality

2000 Huron River Drive, Suite 101
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Barbara Hopkins, Director


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