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Understanding Data Differences Equals Making Better Decisions

September 2011 Webinar

by Fischer, Wayne G.;

This basic, introductory webinar uses everyday data from real life to discern which differences matter: how to detect them, how to interpret them, and how to use them for process improvement...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2011-09
• Keywords:Control charts, Control limits, Histogram, I and MR chart, Shewhart chart, Special cause, Common cause, Statistical process control, Variability

Control Chart Dashboards

by Prevette, Steven S.

This webinar explores how to effectively use SPC-based dashboards...

• Filetype: wmv
• Publish date: 2011-08
• Keywords:Control charts, Statistical process control, Dashboards, Scorecards

Control Charting and Process Capability Statements: Issues and Resolution

by Breyfogle, Forrest W.

A predictive performance measurement system is presented to address issues associated with traditional control charting techniques and process capability statements...

• Filetype: wmv
• Publish date: 2011-07
• Keywords:Control charts, Statistical process control, Process capability, Scorecards, Dashboards

International Statistical Standards: A Guide for the Uninitiated

by Johnson, Mark E.;

International statistical standards provide an abundance of tools for potential use by practitioners. The collection of these standards can be thought of as constituting a toolbox including a variety of statistical methodologies. These documents can be extraordi

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2010-10
• Keywords:Acceptance sampling, Measurement method accuracy, Measurement systems validation, Bulk sampling, Interpretation of data, Statistical terminology, Statistical process control, Inter-laboratory testing

Industrial Statistics: The Gap between Research and Practice

2007 Youden Address

by Nair, Vijay;

This article presents a synopsis of the Youden Memorial Address, given by Vijay Nair, at the 2007 Fall Technical Conference...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2008-10
• Keywords:Youden Address, Industrial experiments, Statistical process control, Nearly-orthogonal designs, Control limits

The Future of Quality Technology: From a Manufacturing to a Knowledge Economy & from Defects to Innovations

2005 Youden Address

by Bisgaard. Soren

The Address provides some observations about the future of quality technology and where we need to focus our efforts, our professional and educational activities, and our journals. Taken from Winter 2006 Newsletter...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2006-05
• Keywords:Innovation, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Statistical process control, Reliability, Response surface, Principal components, Discriminant analysis, Regression, Factor analysis

The View from an Ivory Tower

2004 Youden Address

by Woodall, William H.;

This Address discusses four topics: 1. Economic trends affecting the quality profession, 2. Changing academic environment, 3. Use of journal article citation rates, 4. Quality profile monitoring. Taken from Winter 2004 Newsletter!..

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2004-12
• Keywords:Statistical Process Control (SPC), Quality profile monitoring.

Some Suggestions for Successful Statistical Process Control

Mini Paper Taken from the Spring 2001 Newsletter

by Drain, David

This Mini Paper provides suggestions to address three reasons that statistical process control (SPC) implementations sometimes fail...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 2001-03
• Keywords:Statistical process control, Out of control action plan, False alarms, Control charts, Measurement systems validation

A Perspective on Models and the Quality Sciences: Some Challenges and Future Directions

Winter 1999 Youden Address

by Montgomery, Douglas C.;

This address advocates for the improvement of the outdated Shewhart model used in statistical process control and answers the criticism of those opponents who believe that the Shewhart control chart is the only one needed to fit all situations...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 1999-01
• Keywords:Control charts, Statistical process control, Time series, Statistical Methods, Industrial experiments, Inductive learning

How Do World Class Organizations Use Statistics? ( A Study of Best Practices)

Mini Paper Taken from the Winter 1995 Newsletter

by Parr, William C.;

This paper outlines the dimensions of an ideal implementation of statistical methods for improving organizational performance...

• Filetype: pdf
• Publish date: 1995-12
• Keywords:Statistical process control, Statistical thinking