Control charts are statistical tools used to determine whether a manufacturing or business process is stable and predictable or experiencing unpredictable variation. Walter Shewhart invented control charts in the 1920s at Bell Labs to monitor telephony processes. Control charts plot process data over time along with an average line and upper and lower control limits set at 3 standard deviations from the average. As long as data points remain within the control limits, the process is considered in a state of statistical control and predictable. Points outside the limits suggest an unpredictable special cause of variation that requires investigation. Control charts allow detection of changes in a process's natural variation that may require adjusting process parameters.
Control charts are used to monitor process variables over time in various industries and organizations. They tell us when a process is out of control by showing data points outside the control limits. When this occurs, those closest to the process must find and eliminate the special cause of variation to prevent it from happening again. Control charts have basic components like a centerline and upper and lower control limits. They are constructed by selecting a process, collecting data, calculating statistics and control limits, and plotting the results over time. Control charts come in two types - variables charts for continuous measurements and attributes charts for counting items. Common and special causes can lead to variations monitored by these charts.
This chapter discusses statistical quality control and control charts. It covers the following key points:
1. Statistical process control uses tools like control charts to reduce variability and identify assignable causes of variation.
2. Control charts monitor a process over time and detect when the process moves out of the state of statistical control.
3. There are variables and attributes control charts. Variables charts like X-bar and R charts are for continuous data, while attributes charts like P and U charts are for discrete data.
4. Rational subgrouping aims to maximize differences between subgroups while minimizing within-subgroup differences to better detect assignable causes.
This document provides an overview of control charts, including:
- Control charts are statistical tools used to monitor processes over time by analyzing variation. They have a central line for the average and upper and lower control limits.
- Walter Shewhart invented control charts in the 1920s to reduce failures and repairs in telephone transmission systems by distinguishing between common and special causes of variation.
- There are variable control charts that monitor continuous data using statistics like the mean and range, and attribute control charts that monitor discrete data using statistics like defects per sample.
- Examples of control charts discussed include X-bar and R charts for variables, and P and NP charts for attributes. An example problem demonstrates how to construct and
Statistical Control Process - Class PresentationMillat Afridi
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method of quality
control which employs statistical methods to monitor and
control a process. This helps to ensure that the process
operates efficiently, producing more specification-conforming products with less waste (rework or scrap).
Tools Use in SPC
Pareto Analysis, Flowcharts, Checklists, Histograms,
Scatter Diagrams, Control Charts, Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
Control charts are graphs used to monitor quality during manufacturing. They allow issues to be identified and addressed early to maintain consistent product quality. Key aspects of control charts include:
- Plotting statistics like the mean or range of sample measurements over time
- Using statistical limits to identify processes that are in or out of control
- Interpreting patterns in the charts to determine if corrective action is needed
Control charts enable manufacturers to efficiently produce uniform products by catching problems early and avoiding unnecessary adjustments to processes that are performing normally.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control (SPC). It discusses the history and key concepts of SPC, including how it can be used to monitor processes, detect sources of variation, and improve quality. Control charts are a core tool in SPC that graph data over time to identify whether a process is in or out of statistical control. When applied effectively, SPC offers advantages like improved product quality, increased productivity, and reduced waste.
This document discusses various statistical quality control charts used to monitor manufacturing processes, including control charts, X-bar charts, R-charts, C-charts, P-charts, and NP-charts. A control chart is a graphical display that consists of a central line for the average and upper and lower control limits. X-bar and R-charts are used for continuous numerical data to control variations in average quality and dispersion. C-charts monitor the number of defects per unit while P-charts control the fraction defective. NP-charts simplify P-charts by plotting the number of defectives rather than the fraction. These statistical charts help maintain and improve quality throughout production.
1. The document discusses statistical quality control (SQC) and how it can be divided into descriptive statistics, statistical process control (SPC), and acceptance sampling. SPC involves inspecting random samples from a process to determine if the process is producing products within predetermined ranges.
2. The document explains the differences between controlled and uncontrolled variation. Controlled variation results from normal process factors while uncontrolled variation is due to special causes that need to be addressed. Control charts are used to visually identify points and processes that are out of control.
3. Different types of control charts (variable and attribute charts) are discussed for monitoring both continuous measurements and discrete attributes of a process. The document provides an example of an X-bar
Control charts are used to monitor process variables over time in various industries and organizations. They tell us when a process is out of control by showing data points outside the control limits. When this occurs, those closest to the process must find and eliminate the special cause of variation to prevent it from happening again. Control charts have basic components like a centerline and upper and lower control limits. They are constructed by selecting a process, collecting data, calculating statistics and control limits, and plotting the results over time. Control charts come in two types - variables charts for continuous measurements and attributes charts for counting items. Common and special causes can lead to variations monitored by these charts.
This chapter discusses statistical quality control and control charts. It covers the following key points:
1. Statistical process control uses tools like control charts to reduce variability and identify assignable causes of variation.
2. Control charts monitor a process over time and detect when the process moves out of the state of statistical control.
3. There are variables and attributes control charts. Variables charts like X-bar and R charts are for continuous data, while attributes charts like P and U charts are for discrete data.
4. Rational subgrouping aims to maximize differences between subgroups while minimizing within-subgroup differences to better detect assignable causes.
This document provides an overview of control charts, including:
- Control charts are statistical tools used to monitor processes over time by analyzing variation. They have a central line for the average and upper and lower control limits.
- Walter Shewhart invented control charts in the 1920s to reduce failures and repairs in telephone transmission systems by distinguishing between common and special causes of variation.
- There are variable control charts that monitor continuous data using statistics like the mean and range, and attribute control charts that monitor discrete data using statistics like defects per sample.
- Examples of control charts discussed include X-bar and R charts for variables, and P and NP charts for attributes. An example problem demonstrates how to construct and
Statistical Control Process - Class PresentationMillat Afridi
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method of quality
control which employs statistical methods to monitor and
control a process. This helps to ensure that the process
operates efficiently, producing more specification-conforming products with less waste (rework or scrap).
Tools Use in SPC
Pareto Analysis, Flowcharts, Checklists, Histograms,
Scatter Diagrams, Control Charts, Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
Control charts are graphs used to monitor quality during manufacturing. They allow issues to be identified and addressed early to maintain consistent product quality. Key aspects of control charts include:
- Plotting statistics like the mean or range of sample measurements over time
- Using statistical limits to identify processes that are in or out of control
- Interpreting patterns in the charts to determine if corrective action is needed
Control charts enable manufacturers to efficiently produce uniform products by catching problems early and avoiding unnecessary adjustments to processes that are performing normally.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control (SPC). It discusses the history and key concepts of SPC, including how it can be used to monitor processes, detect sources of variation, and improve quality. Control charts are a core tool in SPC that graph data over time to identify whether a process is in or out of statistical control. When applied effectively, SPC offers advantages like improved product quality, increased productivity, and reduced waste.
This document discusses various statistical quality control charts used to monitor manufacturing processes, including control charts, X-bar charts, R-charts, C-charts, P-charts, and NP-charts. A control chart is a graphical display that consists of a central line for the average and upper and lower control limits. X-bar and R-charts are used for continuous numerical data to control variations in average quality and dispersion. C-charts monitor the number of defects per unit while P-charts control the fraction defective. NP-charts simplify P-charts by plotting the number of defectives rather than the fraction. These statistical charts help maintain and improve quality throughout production.
1. The document discusses statistical quality control (SQC) and how it can be divided into descriptive statistics, statistical process control (SPC), and acceptance sampling. SPC involves inspecting random samples from a process to determine if the process is producing products within predetermined ranges.
2. The document explains the differences between controlled and uncontrolled variation. Controlled variation results from normal process factors while uncontrolled variation is due to special causes that need to be addressed. Control charts are used to visually identify points and processes that are out of control.
3. Different types of control charts (variable and attribute charts) are discussed for monitoring both continuous measurements and discrete attributes of a process. The document provides an example of an X-bar
Control charts are statistical tools used to determine if a process is in or out of control. There are variable control charts that measure continuous variables like weight or volume, and attribute control charts that measure quality attributes. Common variable charts include X-bar, R, and MA charts. Common attribute charts are P, C, and U charts. An example control chart using percent defective data is presented to demonstrate calculating the average, standard deviation, and control limits to determine if the process is in control.
This document summarizes key concepts in quality control and statistical process control. It discusses total quality management, the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award criteria, ISO 9000 standards, and Six Sigma methodology. It also describes different types of control charts used in statistical process control, including x-bar, R, p, and np charts. Control charts help determine whether process variation is due to common or assignable causes by comparing output to control limits. Interpreting point patterns on control charts indicates whether a process is in statistical control.
This document provides an overview of statistical quality control (SQC). It describes the three main categories of SQC as descriptive statistics, statistical process control (SPC), and acceptance sampling. Control charts are discussed as a key SPC tool used to monitor processes and identify variations. The concepts of process capability, six sigma quality levels, and acceptance sampling plans are also introduced.
Control charts (also called Shewhart charts) are a powerful statistical quality control tool used for online process monitoring. Control charts detect assignable causes of variation by monitoring the process for points outside the natural limits called control limits. This ensures variations are kept within specification limits, delivering more consistent quality. There are different types of control charts for variables and attributes. Control charts must be acted on if points fall outside control limits or show non-random patterns, indicating the presence of assignable causes that need investigation and elimination.
This presentation provides an overview of control charts, including what they are, their purposes and advantages, different types of control charts, and how to construct and interpret them. Control charts graphically display process data over time to determine whether a manufacturing or business process is in a state of statistical control. The presentation discusses variable and attribute control charts, and specific charts like X-bar and R-bar charts. It provides examples of how to calculate control limits and plot data on a chart, and how to interpret results to determine if a process is capable or needs improvement. A case study example analyzing wait time data from a hotel management company is also reviewed.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control (SPC). It discusses key SPC concepts including:
1) SPC focuses on detecting and eliminating abnormal variations (assignable causes) to achieve consistent quality.
2) SPC requires knowledge of basic statistics, variation, histograms, process capability, and control charts. Control charts are used to monitor a process and detect when assignable causes result in variations outside the natural limits.
3) A histogram provides a visual representation of a process and can indicate if a process is capable and centered on the target, or if assignable causes are present.
This presentation give you a brief knowledge of, how statistical process control applied in our daily lives, how it works and some of its important formulas,
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method that uses statistical methods to monitor processes and ensure they operate efficiently. Key tools in SPC include control charts, which graph process data over time and establish upper and lower control limits to detect assignable causes of variation. Control charts come in two main types - variables charts that monitor quantitative measurements like weight or temperature, and attributes charts that count defects. The advantages of SPC include increased stability, predictability, and ability to detect attempts to improve processes. SPC has various applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing for monitoring characteristics like drug potency, fill weight, and microbial counts.
This document discusses quality assurance and statistical process control. It defines quality as meeting or exceeding customer expectations. It outlines three dimensions of quality: design quality, conformance quality, and performance quality. It also discusses objectives of quality assurance such as minimizing costs from inspection errors. Key aspects of statistical process control covered include control charts, process capability, sources of variation, and calculating control limits.
Statistical process control involves using statistical tools to monitor production processes and ensure quality. Descriptive statistics describe quality characteristics, while statistical process control uses techniques like control charts to determine if a process is producing products within a predetermined range. Control charts monitor processes over time, with samples plotted against control limits. If samples fall outside limits, it suggests the process is out of control. There are different types of control charts for variables that can be measured and attributes that can be counted. Monitoring processes with control charts helps distinguish common from assignable causes of variation.
This document provides an introduction to X-charts, which are a type of control chart used in statistical quality control. X-charts monitor the mean of a process to determine if it is in statistical control. The document outlines the basic components of an X-chart, including the center line, lower control limit, and upper control limit. It describes how to calculate the control limits based on whether the mean and standard deviation are known or estimated. Various criteria for detecting when a process is out of control based on the X-chart are also presented, along with examples of different types of shifts and patterns that could indicate issues like shifts, trends or cycles in the process mean.
This chapter outline describes statistical quality control tools including control charts. Control charts are used to detect assignable causes of variation and improve process stability. The document defines key control chart terminology like rational subgroups and patterns. It provides examples of variable control charts like X-bar and R charts and attribute charts like P and U charts. Process capability is also discussed along with ratios to quantify how close a process operates to specification limits. The goal of these statistical quality control methods is reduction of process variability through detection and elimination of assignable causes.
Statistical Quality Control involves using statistical techniques to control quality by inspecting products and processes to determine if they meet quality standards. W. Edward Deming advocated for this approach to reduce variation and achieve consistency. There are three main categories of statistical quality control: descriptive statistics, acceptance sampling, and statistical process control (SPC). SPC involves measuring quality characteristics over time and charting the results to identify variations and determine whether a process is stable and in control. Control charts are a key tool in SPC, as they graph data over time and can be used to differentiate between common cause variation and special cause variation.
Statistical quality control presentationSuchitra Sahu
Here are the key steps to construct a C-chart for this example:
1. Count the number of defects (misspelled words) in each sample (newspaper edition)
2. Calculate the average number of defects per unit (C=average number of defects)
3. Calculate the upper and lower control limits
4. Plot the number of defects for each sample versus the sample number
5. Analyze for points outside the control limits to identify periods where the process is out of control
Does this help explain the basic approach to constructing a C-chart? Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions.
Statistical process control technique with example - xbar chart and R chartkevin Richard
Statistical process control (SPC) uses statistical tools like control charts to monitor and control processes and ensure continuous quality improvement. Control charts, also called Shewhart charts, are tools used in SPC to determine if a process is statistically in control. The document presents data from samples of digital watches tested over eight periods. X-bar and R charts are constructed from the data and show that the process is in a state of statistical control.
Statistical process control (SPC) techniques apply statistical methods to measure and analyze variation in manufacturing processes. SPC uses control charts to distinguish between common cause variation inherent to the process and special cause variation that can be assigned to a specific reason. Control charts monitor process data over time against statistical control limits. Process capability analysis compares process variation to product specifications to determine if the process is capable of meeting specifications. Key metrics like Cp, Cpk and Cpm indices quantify a process's capability relative to the specifications. For a process to have a valid capability analysis, it must meet assumptions of statistical control, normality, sufficient representative data, and independence of measurements.
Statistical quality control (SQC) uses statistical tools to monitor and improve production processes. Walter Shewhart pioneered control charts in the 1920s to distinguish normal variation from problems. W. Edwards Deming helped spread SQC in the US and Japan. Descriptive statistics describe quality characteristics, while control charts monitor processes over time. Variables charts like X-bar and R charts monitor measurable attributes, while P and C charts monitor discrete attributes like defects. Process capability evaluates a process's ability to meet specifications by comparing variability to tolerance limits. Key metrics include Cp, Cpk, and process centering.
This presentation discusses statistical control charts which are tools used in pharmaceutical manufacturing to determine if a process is in statistical control. It defines control charts and explains that they provide a visual representation to monitor a process and identify instances where the process may be going out of control. The presentation covers the objectives, principles, types of control charts including variable and attribute charts, their characteristics and benefits such as improving quality, productivity and reducing defects. It also discusses using control charts to evaluate process capabilities.
This document discusses statistical process control (SPC) techniques for quality management, including control charts for variables and attributes, sampling methods, process capability analysis, and acceptance sampling. It outlines how to select appropriate control charts, set control limits, identify assignable and natural causes of variation, and use control charts to monitor processes over time for process improvement.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control and control charts. It defines control charts as tools used to distinguish between common and special cause variation in a process. The document traces the history of control charts to their invention by Walter Shewhart in the 1920s. It describes different types of control charts for continuous and discrete data. It also distinguishes between control limits, which indicate a process's natural variation, and specification limits, which define customer requirements. Finally, it explains the concepts of common and special cause variation and how identifying them is important for process improvement.
This document discusses statistical quality control and control charts. It defines statistical quality control as using statistics to monitor manufacturing processes and determine if variation is due to chance or assignable causes. The document outlines two types of control charts: variables control charts that measure continuous data like weight or temperature, and attributes control charts that count discrete data like defects. Specific variable charts discussed include X-bar and R charts, while attribute charts include P, C, U, and NP charts. Guidelines are provided on when and how to implement control charts to monitor processes and identify sources of variation.
Control charts are graphs used to study how a process changes over time by plotting data points in time order. A control chart contains a central line for the average, and upper and lower control limits determined from historical data. There are variable control charts that measure things like weight, and attribute control charts that count outcomes like defects. Control charts help determine whether a process is stable or experiencing unusual variations so quality can be ensured. While useful, control charts have been criticized for how they model processes and compare performance.
Control charts are statistical tools used to determine if a process is in or out of control. There are variable control charts that measure continuous variables like weight or volume, and attribute control charts that measure quality attributes. Common variable charts include X-bar, R, and MA charts. Common attribute charts are P, C, and U charts. An example control chart using percent defective data is presented to demonstrate calculating the average, standard deviation, and control limits to determine if the process is in control.
This document summarizes key concepts in quality control and statistical process control. It discusses total quality management, the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award criteria, ISO 9000 standards, and Six Sigma methodology. It also describes different types of control charts used in statistical process control, including x-bar, R, p, and np charts. Control charts help determine whether process variation is due to common or assignable causes by comparing output to control limits. Interpreting point patterns on control charts indicates whether a process is in statistical control.
This document provides an overview of statistical quality control (SQC). It describes the three main categories of SQC as descriptive statistics, statistical process control (SPC), and acceptance sampling. Control charts are discussed as a key SPC tool used to monitor processes and identify variations. The concepts of process capability, six sigma quality levels, and acceptance sampling plans are also introduced.
Control charts (also called Shewhart charts) are a powerful statistical quality control tool used for online process monitoring. Control charts detect assignable causes of variation by monitoring the process for points outside the natural limits called control limits. This ensures variations are kept within specification limits, delivering more consistent quality. There are different types of control charts for variables and attributes. Control charts must be acted on if points fall outside control limits or show non-random patterns, indicating the presence of assignable causes that need investigation and elimination.
This presentation provides an overview of control charts, including what they are, their purposes and advantages, different types of control charts, and how to construct and interpret them. Control charts graphically display process data over time to determine whether a manufacturing or business process is in a state of statistical control. The presentation discusses variable and attribute control charts, and specific charts like X-bar and R-bar charts. It provides examples of how to calculate control limits and plot data on a chart, and how to interpret results to determine if a process is capable or needs improvement. A case study example analyzing wait time data from a hotel management company is also reviewed.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control (SPC). It discusses key SPC concepts including:
1) SPC focuses on detecting and eliminating abnormal variations (assignable causes) to achieve consistent quality.
2) SPC requires knowledge of basic statistics, variation, histograms, process capability, and control charts. Control charts are used to monitor a process and detect when assignable causes result in variations outside the natural limits.
3) A histogram provides a visual representation of a process and can indicate if a process is capable and centered on the target, or if assignable causes are present.
This presentation give you a brief knowledge of, how statistical process control applied in our daily lives, how it works and some of its important formulas,
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method that uses statistical methods to monitor processes and ensure they operate efficiently. Key tools in SPC include control charts, which graph process data over time and establish upper and lower control limits to detect assignable causes of variation. Control charts come in two main types - variables charts that monitor quantitative measurements like weight or temperature, and attributes charts that count defects. The advantages of SPC include increased stability, predictability, and ability to detect attempts to improve processes. SPC has various applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing for monitoring characteristics like drug potency, fill weight, and microbial counts.
This document discusses quality assurance and statistical process control. It defines quality as meeting or exceeding customer expectations. It outlines three dimensions of quality: design quality, conformance quality, and performance quality. It also discusses objectives of quality assurance such as minimizing costs from inspection errors. Key aspects of statistical process control covered include control charts, process capability, sources of variation, and calculating control limits.
Statistical process control involves using statistical tools to monitor production processes and ensure quality. Descriptive statistics describe quality characteristics, while statistical process control uses techniques like control charts to determine if a process is producing products within a predetermined range. Control charts monitor processes over time, with samples plotted against control limits. If samples fall outside limits, it suggests the process is out of control. There are different types of control charts for variables that can be measured and attributes that can be counted. Monitoring processes with control charts helps distinguish common from assignable causes of variation.
This document provides an introduction to X-charts, which are a type of control chart used in statistical quality control. X-charts monitor the mean of a process to determine if it is in statistical control. The document outlines the basic components of an X-chart, including the center line, lower control limit, and upper control limit. It describes how to calculate the control limits based on whether the mean and standard deviation are known or estimated. Various criteria for detecting when a process is out of control based on the X-chart are also presented, along with examples of different types of shifts and patterns that could indicate issues like shifts, trends or cycles in the process mean.
This chapter outline describes statistical quality control tools including control charts. Control charts are used to detect assignable causes of variation and improve process stability. The document defines key control chart terminology like rational subgroups and patterns. It provides examples of variable control charts like X-bar and R charts and attribute charts like P and U charts. Process capability is also discussed along with ratios to quantify how close a process operates to specification limits. The goal of these statistical quality control methods is reduction of process variability through detection and elimination of assignable causes.
Statistical Quality Control involves using statistical techniques to control quality by inspecting products and processes to determine if they meet quality standards. W. Edward Deming advocated for this approach to reduce variation and achieve consistency. There are three main categories of statistical quality control: descriptive statistics, acceptance sampling, and statistical process control (SPC). SPC involves measuring quality characteristics over time and charting the results to identify variations and determine whether a process is stable and in control. Control charts are a key tool in SPC, as they graph data over time and can be used to differentiate between common cause variation and special cause variation.
Statistical quality control presentationSuchitra Sahu
Here are the key steps to construct a C-chart for this example:
1. Count the number of defects (misspelled words) in each sample (newspaper edition)
2. Calculate the average number of defects per unit (C=average number of defects)
3. Calculate the upper and lower control limits
4. Plot the number of defects for each sample versus the sample number
5. Analyze for points outside the control limits to identify periods where the process is out of control
Does this help explain the basic approach to constructing a C-chart? Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions.
Statistical process control technique with example - xbar chart and R chartkevin Richard
Statistical process control (SPC) uses statistical tools like control charts to monitor and control processes and ensure continuous quality improvement. Control charts, also called Shewhart charts, are tools used in SPC to determine if a process is statistically in control. The document presents data from samples of digital watches tested over eight periods. X-bar and R charts are constructed from the data and show that the process is in a state of statistical control.
Statistical process control (SPC) techniques apply statistical methods to measure and analyze variation in manufacturing processes. SPC uses control charts to distinguish between common cause variation inherent to the process and special cause variation that can be assigned to a specific reason. Control charts monitor process data over time against statistical control limits. Process capability analysis compares process variation to product specifications to determine if the process is capable of meeting specifications. Key metrics like Cp, Cpk and Cpm indices quantify a process's capability relative to the specifications. For a process to have a valid capability analysis, it must meet assumptions of statistical control, normality, sufficient representative data, and independence of measurements.
Statistical quality control (SQC) uses statistical tools to monitor and improve production processes. Walter Shewhart pioneered control charts in the 1920s to distinguish normal variation from problems. W. Edwards Deming helped spread SQC in the US and Japan. Descriptive statistics describe quality characteristics, while control charts monitor processes over time. Variables charts like X-bar and R charts monitor measurable attributes, while P and C charts monitor discrete attributes like defects. Process capability evaluates a process's ability to meet specifications by comparing variability to tolerance limits. Key metrics include Cp, Cpk, and process centering.
This presentation discusses statistical control charts which are tools used in pharmaceutical manufacturing to determine if a process is in statistical control. It defines control charts and explains that they provide a visual representation to monitor a process and identify instances where the process may be going out of control. The presentation covers the objectives, principles, types of control charts including variable and attribute charts, their characteristics and benefits such as improving quality, productivity and reducing defects. It also discusses using control charts to evaluate process capabilities.
This document discusses statistical process control (SPC) techniques for quality management, including control charts for variables and attributes, sampling methods, process capability analysis, and acceptance sampling. It outlines how to select appropriate control charts, set control limits, identify assignable and natural causes of variation, and use control charts to monitor processes over time for process improvement.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control and control charts. It defines control charts as tools used to distinguish between common and special cause variation in a process. The document traces the history of control charts to their invention by Walter Shewhart in the 1920s. It describes different types of control charts for continuous and discrete data. It also distinguishes between control limits, which indicate a process's natural variation, and specification limits, which define customer requirements. Finally, it explains the concepts of common and special cause variation and how identifying them is important for process improvement.
This document discusses statistical quality control and control charts. It defines statistical quality control as using statistics to monitor manufacturing processes and determine if variation is due to chance or assignable causes. The document outlines two types of control charts: variables control charts that measure continuous data like weight or temperature, and attributes control charts that count discrete data like defects. Specific variable charts discussed include X-bar and R charts, while attribute charts include P, C, U, and NP charts. Guidelines are provided on when and how to implement control charts to monitor processes and identify sources of variation.
Control charts are graphs used to study how a process changes over time by plotting data points in time order. A control chart contains a central line for the average, and upper and lower control limits determined from historical data. There are variable control charts that measure things like weight, and attribute control charts that count outcomes like defects. Control charts help determine whether a process is stable or experiencing unusual variations so quality can be ensured. While useful, control charts have been criticized for how they model processes and compare performance.
The document summarizes key points from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. It discusses how checklists have helped reduce errors and improve safety in high-risk industries like aviation and construction. Checklists organize tasks, aid memory recall, and are especially useful in complex environments. The healthcare industry has also benefited from adopting checklists, with studies showing reductions in infection rates and complications when using surgical checklists. While checklists cannot replace expertise or experience, they provide a disciplined approach to ensure critical steps are not missed. Successful implementation requires buy-in from leadership and customized checklists tailored to each situation.
Control charts are a statistical tool used to determine if a process is in or out of control. There are two main types of control charts: variable control charts which deal with measurable items and attribute control charts which factor in quality attributes. Control charts help improve processes by making defects visible and determining what adjustments are needed. They are calculated by finding the average, upper control limit, and lower control limit of a sample data set and plotting the points on a chart.
The document provides information on different types of control charts used for statistical process control, including X-bar and R charts, X-bar and S charts, and moving average-moving range (MA-MR) charts. X-bar and R charts monitor both the average value and variation in a process over time using subgroup means and ranges. The construction process, chart interpretation, and an example are described. X-bar and S charts are similar but use standard deviation instead of range. MA-MR charts are beneficial when data is collected slowly over time using moving averages and ranges to monitor process location and variation.
This document discusses control charts for attributes. It defines attributes as quality characteristics that conform or do not conform to specifications. Attribute data is used when measurements are not possible or not made due to time or cost constraints. The document outlines different types of attribute control charts including P charts for proportions of nonconforming units, NP charts, C charts for counts of nonconformities, and U charts. Examples are provided for calculating control limits for each of these charts. Advantages of attribute control charts are that they allow for quick summaries by classifying products as acceptable or unacceptable and are more easily understood by managers than other quality control procedures.
This document provides an overview of statistical process control and related quality control techniques. It discusses descriptive statistics, statistical process control methods including the seven basic quality tools, and acceptance sampling. Statistical process control is identified as the most important statistical quality control tool because it can identify changes or variations in quality during the production process using methods like control charts. Control charts, check sheets, Pareto charts, flow charts and other tools are explained as part of statistical process control. Acceptance sampling procedures and how they manage producer and consumer risks are also summarized.
Statistical process control (SPC) involves using statistical methods to monitor and control processes to ensure they produce conforming products. Variation exists in all processes, and SPC helps determine when variation is normal versus requiring correction. Key SPC tools include control charts, which graph process data over time to identify special causes of variation needing addressing. Process capability analysis also examines whether a process can meet specifications under natural variation. Together these tools help processes run at full potential with minimal waste.
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The document discusses push and pull production control systems. A push system like MRP initiates production based on forecasts, while a pull system like JIT initiates production based on current demand. MRP involves gathering demand data, determining planned order releases using explosion calculus, and developing shop floor schedules. Lot sizing algorithms aim to balance setup and holding costs. Capacity constraints and improvement steps can further optimize production planning.
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a method of using statistical analysis to monitor and control a process. SPC helps determine whether a process is stable or unpredictable by comparing data to control limits on charts. There are control charts for variables (data that can be measured numerically) and attributes (data classified into categories). The document discusses types of control charts like p charts for proportions and u charts for defects per unit. It also covers process capability indices, which measure how well a process produces outputs within specifications. The goal of SPC is to detect non-routine variations and make processes as consistent as possible through continuous improvement.
This document provides an overview of control charts, which are statistical process control tools used to monitor manufacturing processes. It discusses the key elements of control charts, including center lines, control limits, data collection sections and how points inside or outside the control limits indicate whether a process is in or out of statistical control. The document also describes different types of control charts for variables and attributes data and their functions in improving process performance over time. Specifically, it focuses on X-bar and R charts, which are used when measurements are collected in subgroups, and how statistical data is required to construct these charts, including determining the number of subgroups.
Statistical Process Control,Control Chart and Process Capabilityvaidehishah25
This document provides an overview of statistical process control (SPC). It discusses the key concepts of SPC including the 5M's (man, machine, material, method, milieu), control chart basics, process variability, common SPC tools like control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and their purposes. Control charts are described as the most important SPC tool for distinguishing common from special cause variation to monitor if a process is in control. The document also covers variable and attribute control charts and considerations for chart selection based on data type.
Statistical process control (SPC) involves using statistical methods to monitor and control processes to ensure they operate optimally and produce conforming products. SPC was pioneered in the 1920s and involves understanding process variation, identifying sources of variation through tools like control charts, and eliminating sources of unacceptable variation. Control charts graph process data over time to distinguish common from special causes of variation and identify when a process is stable or needs correction. Process capability analysis determines if a process can meet specifications under natural variation. The goal of SPC is to reduce waste and costs through early problem detection and prevention.
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This document provides an overview of statistical process control (SPC) techniques. It discusses the origins and purpose of SPC, describes the key components and interpretation of control charts, and outlines the steps involved in using SPC, including identification of problems, prioritization, data collection, and analysis using various tools. Control charts are presented as the primary analytical tool of SPC for monitoring processes over time and identifying whether processes are in control or require correction.
Statistical process control (SPC) is a method for monitoring and controlling processes to ensure they operate at full potential with minimal waste. Key tools in SPC include control charts for monitoring processes over time to detect abnormal variations. SPC involves understanding processes and specifications, eliminating sources of variation to stabilize processes, and ongoing monitoring using control charts to identify changes needing correction. SPC was pioneered in the 1920s and has been applied to manufacturing and some non-manufacturing processes like software development.
1. The document presents an overview of seven quality control tools: Pareto diagram, stratification, scatter diagram, cause and effect diagram, histogram, check sheet, and control chart.
2. It describes each tool, including how it is used and the results that can be obtained from its use. For example, a Pareto diagram is used to identify problems and their causes, while a control chart examines whether a process is stable or needs adjustment.
3. Implementing these quality control tools is part of establishing a quality program that continuously improves processes through reducing variability, identifying issues, and taking corrective actions.
- Seven tools;
- Process variability;
- Important use of the control chart;
- Statistical basis of the control chart:
> Basic principles and type of control chart;
> Choice of control limits;
> Sampling size and sampling frequency;
> Average run length;
> Rational subgroups;
> Analysis of patterns on control charts;
> Sensitizing rules for control charts;
> Phase I and Phase II of control chart.
This presentation discusses control charts, which graphically represent collected quality data to detect variations in a production process. Control charts have several purposes and advantages, including indicating whether a process is in or out of control, determining process variability, ensuring product quality, and reducing scrap. There are different types of control charts for variables and attributes. Variable charts measure dimensions while attribute charts classify items as defective or not. The presentation focuses on X-bar and R-bar charts for variables. X-bar charts show central tendency while R-bar charts show spread. When used together, they provide powerful diagnosis of quality problems. Steps for using control charts include determining the data type, selecting the appropriate chart, calculating averages and control limits, and plotting the
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This document discusses statistical process control and quality improvement techniques. It defines quality and explains that quality improvement aims to reduce variability in processes. It describes seven major statistical process control tools including control charts. Control charts graph process data over time and are used to distinguish between chance variation and assignable causes of variation. The document outlines the basic principles of control charts, including how to establish control limits and select rational subgroups. It also covers analysis of patterns on control charts and specific chart types like X-bar and R charts for variables data and P, U, and C charts for attributes data. Finally, it discusses process capability, measurement systems capability, and control chart performance in terms of average run length.
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Six Sigma is a business management strategy originally developed by Bill Smith at Motorola in 1986 to improve processes and minimize defects. It aims for near perfect processes, with 99.99966% defect-free products or 3.4 defects per million opportunities. Six Sigma identifies roles like Champions, Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and Green Belts to lead projects using DMAIC or DMADV methodologies. While effective for process improvement, critics argue Six Sigma may lack originality, oversell consulting services, and focus narrowly on existing processes rather than innovation. Some also question its arbitrary standards and assumptions about normal distributions.
A run chart, or run sequence plot, is a graph that displays observed data over time to identify patterns or anomalies. It plots the observed variable on the y-axis and time on the x-axis. A central reference line, like the median, is often included. Run charts are used to detect shifts or outliers in processes over time that could indicate factors influencing variability. They provide a simple way to visualize univariate time series data and identify changes without the control limits of statistical process control charts.
Six Sigma is a data-driven approach to process improvement originally developed by Motorola. It aims to reduce process variation and defects through the DMAIC methodology of define, measure, analyze, improve, and control. Key roles include Champions, Master Black Belts, Black Belts and Green Belts who work on projects to close the gap between current and six sigma performance of 3.4 defects per million opportunities. While an effective quality improvement strategy, some criticize Six Sigma for overselling by consultants and an overemphasis on short-term goals over disruptive innovation.
1. Software quality management models can help set defect removal targets and guide quality improvement strategies.
2. The Rayleigh model illustrates how earlier and lower defect removal can be achieved by reducing the error injection rate and increasing front-end defect removal.
3. Tracking actual defect removal against the model targets does not clearly indicate whether variance is due to differences in error injection rates or review/inspection effectiveness, so additional indicators are needed for proper interpretation.
A Pareto chart is a type of chart that contains both bars and a line graph used to assess the most frequently occurring defects by category. It arranges issues in descending order of frequency so the cumulative line shows how much of the total frequency is covered by each category. This allows identification of the most important issues to address to maximize impact on reducing the total frequency. Pareto charts are one of the seven basic tools of quality control and can be created in spreadsheet programs or statistical software.
The document describes Kaoru Ishikawa and the Ishikawa diagram, also known as a fishbone diagram or cause-and-effect diagram. It was developed by Ishikawa to help teams visualize and analyze the potential causes of a particular problem or effect. The diagram structures causes into main categories, typically including methods, machines, materials, measurements, management, manpower, and environment. It then maps potential causes in each category that could contribute to the problem or effect. The document provides examples of using the diagram to analyze the causes of increased productivity in a company and excessive paper drop in a printing process.
The document discusses histograms, which are graphical representations used to assess the probability distribution of a variable. Histograms consist of bars representing frequency or probability distributions in intervals. They were first introduced by Karl Pearson in 1895 to estimate the probability distribution of a continuous variable. Histograms provide a visual impression of the distribution of data and are one of the seven basic tools of quality control.
1. Customer satisfaction surveys are used to ensure customers have positive experiences and to understand future purchasing patterns.
2. There are various ways to obtain customer feedback, such as telephone calls, complaints, visits, and advisory councils.
3. The three most common survey methods are face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, and mailed questionnaires, each with their own advantages and limitations.
This document discusses various software quality metrics including lines of code count, defect density as it relates to size, cyclomatic complexity, fan-in/fan-out, and other structural and data complexity metrics. It provides empirical data on the relationship between size and defects, defines key metrics like cyclomatic complexity, and discusses how these metrics can help evaluate software quality and estimate testing effort.
The check sheet is a simple document used to collect quality-related data in real-time. It is designed for quickly and efficiently recording desired quantitative or qualitative information through checks or marks. Common types include classification, location, frequency, and measurement scale check sheets. The check sheet is one of the seven basic tools of quality control.
The Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) provides organizations with guidelines for improving their processes. It defines key process areas and maturity levels for activities like project planning, risk management, and configuration management. An organization is appraised against CMMI practices rather than certified. The appraisal determines their maturity level or capability level to identify improvement areas. CMMI uses both staged and continuous appraisal approaches.
A structure chart is a top-down diagram that shows the breakdown of a system into manageable sub-modules. It represents each module as a box with lines connecting them to show relationships. Structure charts are used in software engineering to plan program structure and divide a problem into smaller tasks. They provide a hierarchical visualization of how a program or system is decomposed.
The document describes seven management and planning tools that were developed from operations research after World War II and Japanese quality control methods. The seven tools are affinity diagram, interrelationship diagraph, tree diagram, prioritization matrix, matrix diagram, process decision program chart, and activity network diagram. Each tool is used for organizing information, analyzing relationships, breaking concepts into finer levels of detail, prioritizing items, showing relationships between items, planning tasks and identifying risks, and planning task sequences.
A scatter plot displays values for two variables from a data set as a collection of points, with one variable determining the horizontal position and the other determining the vertical position. Scatter plots can reveal correlations between variables, such as positive, negative, or no correlation. They are useful for visualizing nonlinear relationships and comparing two data sets. An example shows lung capacity on the x-axis and breath holding time on the y-axis for a study of individuals.
The document discusses software quality management and quality management systems. It defines a quality management system as having an organizational structure, procedures, processes, and resources to implement quality management. A quality management system should include quality assurance and quality improvement functions. There are five key components of a quality management system: organizational structure, procedures, processes, resources, and responsibilities. The goal is to assign responsibility for quality and ensure each employee is responsible for quality.
This document discusses different types of diagrams used for quality management including affinity diagrams, tree diagrams, matrix charts, process decision program charts, and arrow diagrams. It explains that a relations diagram is useful for analyzing relationships and fits well with how people naturally think about connections between ideas. The relations diagram is formed through brainstorming sessions, interviews, analysis, and verification and can be supplemented with additional tools.
1) Software reliability models estimate the defect rate and quality of software either through static attributes or dynamic testing patterns.
2) Dynamic models like the Rayleigh and Weibull distributions use statistical analysis of defect patterns over time to project future reliability. Finding and removing defects earlier in the development process leads to better quality in later stages.
3) Accuracy of estimates from reliability models depends on the input data and how well the model fits the specific organization. No single model works for all situations.
1. Defect removal effectiveness measures the percentage of defects found by a particular development activity compared to the total defects present.
2. Several metrics have been proposed to measure defect removal effectiveness, including error detection efficiency, removal efficiency, early detection percentage, and phase containment effectiveness.
3. Studies have shown that defect removal effectiveness tends to increase with higher levels of software process maturity based on the CMM, with level 1 organizations having around 85% effectiveness and level 5 organizations around 95% effectiveness.
Customer satisfaction data is collected through surveys to ensure customers have positive experiences and will make future purchases. There are various methods to collect feedback, including phone calls, complaints, visits, and surveys. Common survey methods are face-to-face interviews, phone interviews, and mailed questionnaires, each with their own advantages and limitations. Proper sampling methods, like random sampling, are used to estimate satisfaction levels of large customer populations efficiently. Sample size depends on desired confidence level and margin of error. Results are often shown as the percentage of customers satisfied.
1. Control chart 1
Control chart
Control chart
One of the Seven Basic Tools of Quality
First described by Walter A. Shewhart
Purpose To determine whether a process should undergo a formal examination for quality-related problems
Control charts, also known as Shewhart charts or process-behaviour charts, in statistical process control are
tools used to determine whether or not a manufacturing or business process is in a state of statistical control.
Overview
If analysis of the control chart indicates that the process is currently under control (i.e. is stable, with variation only
coming from sources common to the process) then data from the process can be used to predict the future
performance of the process. If the chart indicates that the process being monitored is not in control, analysis of the
chart can help determine the sources of variation, which can then be eliminated to bring the process back into
control. A control chart is a specific kind of run chart that allows significant change to be differentiated from the
natural variability of the process.
The control chart can be seen as part of an objective and disciplined approach that enables correct decisions
regarding control of the process, including whether or not to change process control parameters. Process parameters
should never be adjusted for a process that is in control, as this will result in degraded process performance.[1]
The control chart is one of the seven basic tools of quality control.[2]
History
The control chart was invented by Walter A. Shewhart while working for Bell Labs in the 1920s. The company's
engineers had been seeking to improve the reliability of their telephony transmission systems. Because amplifiers
and other equipment had to be buried underground, there was a business need to reduce the frequency of failures and
repairs. By 1920 the engineers had already realized the importance of reducing variation in a manufacturing process.
Moreover, they had realized that continual process-adjustment in reaction to non-conformance actually increased
variation and degraded quality. Shewhart framed the problem in terms of Common- and special-causes of variation
and, on May 16, 1924, wrote an internal memo introducing the control chart as a tool for distinguishing between the
two. Dr. Shewhart's boss, George Edwards, recalled: "Dr. Shewhart prepared a little memorandum only about a page
in length. About a third of that page was given over to a simple diagram which we would all recognize today as a
schematic control chart. That diagram, and the short text which preceded and followed it, set forth all of the essential
principles and considerations which are involved in what we know today as process quality control."[3] Shewhart
stressed that bringing a production process into a state of statistical control, where there is only common-cause
2. Control chart 2
variation, and keeping it in control, is necessary to predict future output and to manage a process economically.
Dr. Shewhart created the basis for the control chart and the concept of a state of statistical control by carefully
designed experiments. While Dr. Shewhart drew from pure mathematical statistical theories, he understood data
from physical processes typically produce a "normal distribution curve" (a Gaussian distribution, also commonly
referred to as a "bell curve"). He discovered that observed variation in manufacturing data did not always behave the
same way as data in nature (Brownian motion of particles). Dr. Shewhart concluded that while every process
displays variation, some processes display controlled variation that is natural to the process, while others display
uncontrolled variation that is not present in the process causal system at all times.[4]
In 1924 or 1925, Shewhart's innovation came to the attention of W. Edwards Deming, then working at the
Hawthorne facility. Deming later worked at the United States Department of Agriculture and then became the
mathematical advisor to the United States Census Bureau. Over the next half a century, Deming became the foremost
champion and proponent of Shewhart's work. After the defeat of Japan at the close of World War II, Deming served
as statistical consultant to the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers. His ensuing involvement in Japanese life,
and long career as an industrial consultant there, spread Shewhart's thinking, and the use of the control chart, widely
in Japanese manufacturing industry throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
Chart details
A control chart consists of:
• Points representing a statistic (e.g., a mean, range, proportion) of measurements of a quality characteristic in
samples taken from the process at different times [the data]
• The mean of this statistic using all the samples is calculated (e.g., the mean of the means, mean of the ranges,
mean of the proportions)
• A center line is drawn at the value of the mean of the statistic
• The standard error (e.g., standard deviation/sqrt(n) for the mean) of the statistic is also calculated using all the
samples
• Upper and lower control limits (sometimes called "natural process limits") that indicate the threshold at which the
process output is considered statistically 'unlikely' are drawn typically at 3 standard errors from the center line
The chart may have other optional features, including:
• Upper and lower warning limits, drawn as separate lines, typically two standard errors above and below the center
line
• Division into zones, with the addition of rules governing frequencies of observations in each zone
• Annotation with events of interest, as determined by the Quality Engineer in charge of the process's quality
3. Control chart 3
Chart usage
If the process is in control, all points will plot within the control limits. Any observations outside the limits, or
systematic patterns within, suggest the introduction of a new (and likely unanticipated) source of variation, known as
a special-cause variation. Since increased variation means increased quality costs, a control chart "signaling" the
presence of a special-cause requires immediate investigation.
This makes the control limits very important decision aids. The control limits tell you about process behavior and
have no intrinsic relationship to any specification targets or engineering tolerance. In practice, the process mean (and
hence the center line) may not coincide with the specified value (or target) of the quality characteristic because the
process' design simply cannot deliver the process characteristic at the desired level.
Control charts limit specification limits or targets because of the tendency of those involved with the process (e.g.,
machine operators) to focus on performing to specification when in fact the least-cost course of action is to keep
process variation as low as possible. Attempting to make a process whose natural center is not the same as the target
perform to target specification increases process variability and increases costs significantly and is the cause of much
inefficiency in operations. Process capability studies do examine the relationship between the natural process limits
(the control limits) and specifications, however.
The purpose of control charts is to allow simple detection of events that are indicative of actual process change. This
simple decision can be difficult where the process characteristic is continuously varying; the control chart provides
statistically objective criteria of change. When change is detected and considered good its cause should be identified
and possibly become the new way of working, where the change is bad then its cause should be identified and
eliminated.
The purpose in adding warning limits or subdividing the control chart into zones is to provide early notification if
something is amiss. Instead of immediately launching a process improvement effort to determine whether special
causes are present, the Quality Engineer may temporarily increase the rate at which samples are taken from the
process output until it's clear that the process is truly in control. Note that with three sigma limits, common-causes
result in signals less than once out of every forty points for skewed processes and less than once out of every two
hundred points for normally distributed processes.[5]
4. Control chart 4
Choice of limits
Shewhart set 3-sigma (3-standard error) limits on the following basis.
• The coarse result of Chebyshev's inequality that, for any probability distribution, the probability of an outcome
greater than k standard deviations from the mean is at most 1/k2.
• The finer result of the Vysochanskii-Petunin inequality, that for any unimodal probability distribution, the
probability of an outcome greater than k standard deviations from the mean is at most 4/(9k2).
• The empirical investigation of sundry probability distributions reveals that at least 99% of observations occurred
within three standard deviations of the mean.
Shewhart summarized the conclusions by saying:
... the fact that the criterion which we happen to use has a fine ancestry in highbrow statistical theorems
does not justify its use. Such justification must come from empirical evidence that it works. As the
practical engineer might say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Though he initially experimented with limits based on probability distributions, Shewhart ultimately wrote:
Some of the earliest attempts to characterize a state of statistical control were inspired by the belief that
there existed a special form of frequency function f and it was early argued that the normal law
characterized such a state. When the normal law was found to be inadequate, then generalized
functional forms were tried. Today, however, all hopes of finding a unique functional form f are blasted.
The control chart is intended as a heuristic. Deming insisted that it is not a hypothesis test and is not motivated by the
Neyman-Pearson lemma. He contended that the disjoint nature of population and sampling frame in most industrial
situations compromised the use of conventional statistical techniques. Deming's intention was to seek insights into
the cause system of a process ...under a wide range of unknowable circumstances, future and past.... He claimed
that, under such conditions, 3-sigma limits provided ... a rational and economic guide to minimum economic loss...
from the two errors:
1. Ascribe a variation or a mistake to a special cause when in fact the cause belongs to the system (common cause).
(Also known as a Type I error)
2. Ascribe a variation or a mistake to the system (common causes) when in fact the cause was special. (Also known
as a Type II error)
Calculation of standard deviation
As for the calculation of control limits, the standard deviation (error) required is that of the common-cause variation
in the process. Hence, the usual estimator, in terms of sample variance, is not used as this estimates the total
squared-error loss from both common- and special-causes of variation.
An alternative method is to use the relationship between the range of a sample and its standard deviation derived by
Leonard H. C. Tippett, an estimator which tends to be less influenced by the extreme observations which typify
special-causes.
5. Control chart 5
Rules for detecting signals
The most common sets are:
• The Western Electric rules
• The Wheeler rules (equivalent to the Western Electric zone tests[6] )
• The Nelson rules
There has been particular controversy as to how long a run of observations, all on the same side of the centre line,
should count as a signal, with 6, 7, 8 and 9 all being advocated by various writers.
The most important principle for choosing a set of rules is that the choice be made before the data is inspected.
Choosing rules once the data have been seen tends to increase the Type I error rate owing to testing effects suggested
by the data.
Alternative bases
In 1935, the British Standards Institution, under the influence of Egon Pearson and against Shewhart's spirit, adopted
control charts, replacing 3-sigma limits with limits based on percentiles of the normal distribution. This move
continues to be represented by John Oakland and others but has been widely deprecated by writers in the
Shewhart-Deming tradition.
Performance of control charts
When a point falls outside of the limits established for a given control chart, those responsible for the underlying
process are expected to determine whether a special cause has occurred. If one has, it is appropriate to determine if
the results with the special cause are better than or worse than results from common causes alone. If worse, then that
cause should be eliminated if possible. If better, it may be appropriate to intentionally retain the special cause within
the system producing the results.
It is known that even when a process is in control (that is, no special causes are present in the system), there is
approximately a 0.27% probability of a point exceeding 3-sigma control limits. Since the control limits are evaluated
each time a point is added to the chart, it readily follows that every control chart will eventually signal the possible
presence of a special cause, even though one may not have actually occurred. For a Shewhart control chart using
3-sigma limits, this false alarm occurs on average once every 1/0.0027 or 370.4 observations. Therefore, the
in-control average run length (or in-control ARL) of a Shewhart chart is 370.4.
Meanwhile, if a special cause does occur, it may not be of sufficient magnitude for the chart to produce an
immediate alarm condition. If a special cause occurs, one can describe that cause by measuring the change in the
mean and/or variance of the process in question. When those changes are quantified, it is possible to determine the
out-of-control ARL for the chart.
It turns out that Shewhart charts are quite good at detecting large changes in the process mean or variance, as their
out-of-control ARLs are fairly short in these cases. However, for smaller changes (such as a 1- or 2-sigma change in
the mean), the Shewhart chart does not detect these changes efficiently. Other types of control charts have been
developed, such as the EWMA chart and the CUSUM chart, which detect smaller changes more efficiently by
making use of information from observations collected prior to the most recent data point.
6. Control chart 6
Criticisms
Several authors have criticised the control chart on the grounds that it violates the likelihood principle. However, the
principle is itself controversial and supporters of control charts further argue that, in general, it is impossible to
specify a likelihood function for a process not in statistical control, especially where knowledge about the cause
system of the process is weak.
Some authors have criticised the use of average run lengths (ARLs) for comparing control chart performance,
because that average usually follows a geometric distribution, which has high variability and difficulties.
Types of charts
Chart Process observation Process observations Process Size of shift
relationships observations type to detect
and R chart Quality characteristic measurement within one Independent Variables Large (≥
subgroup 1.5σ)
and s chart Quality characteristic measurement within one Independent Variables Large (≥
subgroup 1.5σ)
Shewhart individuals control Quality characteristic measurement for one Independent Large (≥
Variables†
chart (ImR chart or XmR observation 1.5σ)
chart)
Three-way chart Quality characteristic measurement within one Independent Variables Large (≥
subgroup 1.5σ)
p-chart Fraction nonconforming within one subgroup Independent Large (≥
Attributes†
1.5σ)
np-chart Number nonconforming within one subgroup Independent Large (≥
Attributes†
1.5σ)
c-chart Number of nonconformances within one subgroup Independent Large (≥
Attributes†
1.5σ)
u-chart Nonconformances per unit within one subgroup Independent Large (≥
Attributes†
1.5σ)
EWMA chart Exponentially weighted moving average of quality Independent Attributes or Small (<
characteristic measurement within one subgroup variables 1.5σ)
CUSUM chart Cumulative sum of quality characteristic Independent Attributes or Small (<
measurement within one subgroup variables 1.5σ)
Time series model Quality characteristic measurement within one Autocorrelated Attributes or N/A
subgroup variables
Regression control chart Quality characteristic measurement within one Dependent of process Variables Large (≥
subgroup control variables 1.5σ)
†
Some practitioners also recommend the use of Individuals charts for attribute data, particularly when the
assumptions of either binomially-distributed data (p- and np-charts) or Poisson-distributed data (u- and c-charts) are
violated.[7] Two primary justifications are given for this practice. First, normality is not necessary for statistical
control, so the Individuals chart may be used with non-normal data.[8] Second, attribute charts derive the measure of
dispersion directly from the mean proportion (by assuming a probability distribution), while Individuals charts derive
the measure of dispersion from the data, independent of the mean, making Individuals charts more robust than
attributes charts to violations of the assumptions about the distribution of the underlying population.[9] It is
sometimes noted that the substitution of the Individuals chart works best for large counts, when the binomial and
Poisson distributions approximate a normal distribution. i.e. when the number of trials n > 1000 for p- and np-charts
7. Control chart 7
or λ > 500 for u- and c-charts.
Critics of this approach argue that control charts should not be used then their underlying assumptions are violated,
such as when process data is neither normally distributed nor binomially (or Poisson) distributed. Such processes are
not in control and should be improved before the application of control charts. Additionally, application of the charts
in the presence of such deviations increases the type I and type II error rates of the control charts, and may make the
chart of little practical use.
Notes
[1] McNeese, William (July 2006). "Over-controlling a Process: The Funnel Experiment" (http:/ / www. spcforexcel. com/
overcontrolling-process-funnel-experiment). BPI Consulting, LLC. . Retrieved 2010-03-17.
[2] Nancy R. Tague (2004). "Seven Basic Quality Tools" (http:/ / www. asq. org/ learn-about-quality/ seven-basic-quality-tools/ overview/
overview. html). The Quality Toolbox. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: American Society for Quality. p. 15. . Retrieved 2010-02-05.
[3] Western Electric - A Brief History (http:/ / www. porticus. org/ bell/ doc/ western_electric. doc)
[4] "Why SPC?" British Deming Association SPC Press, Inc. 1992
[5] Wheeler, Donald J. (1). "Are You Sure We Don’t Need Normally Distributed Data?" (http:/ / www. qualitydigest. com/ inside/
quality-insider-column/ are-you-sure-we-don-t-need-normally-distributed-data. html) (in en). Quality Digest. . Retrieved 7 December 2010.
[6] Wheeler, Donald J.; Chambers, David S. (1992). Understanding statistical process control (2 ed.). Knoxville, Tennessee: SPC Press. p. 96.
ISBN 9780945320135. OCLC 27187772
[7] Wheeler, Donald J. (2000). Understanding Variation: the key to managing chaos. SPC Press. p. 140. ISBN 0945320531.
[8] Staufer, Rip (1 Apr 2010). "Some Problems with Attribute Charts" (http:/ / www. qualitydigest. com/ inside/ quality-insider-article/
some-problems-attribute-charts. html). Quality Digest. . Retrieved 2 Apr 2010.
[9] Wheeler, Donald J.. "What About Charts for Count Data?" (http:/ / www. qualitydigest. com/ jul/ spctool. html). Quality Digest. . Retrieved
2010-03-23.
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• Wheeler, Donald J. (1999). Understanding Variation: The Key to Managing Chaos - 2nd Edition. SPC Press, Inc.
ISBN 0-945320-53-1.
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• NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods (http://www.itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/index.
htm)
• Monitoring and Control with Control Charts (http://www.itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/pmc/pmc.htm)
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