Back to Basics: In Control
Back to Basics: In Control
The power of control charts in quality management
- Publication:
- Quality Progress
- Date:
- July 2026
- Issue:
- Volume 59 Issue 7
- Pages:
- pp. 52
- Author(s):
- Chong, Susan
- Organization(s):
- Precision Group, Hobbs, NM
Abstract
Control charts are one of the foundational tools in the quality management toolkit. They are used widely to monitor and improve process stability. Whether you’re tracking a manufacturing process, service delivery or any other operational procedure, control charts help identify whether a process is functioning as expected or corrective actions are needed. They are essential for understanding variability and maintaining process control over time.