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Statistical Process Control (SPC) Fundamentals

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Three-day course

Description
Most statistical process control (SPC) training focuses on methods rather than execution and strategy skills. The focus of this course is not on basic SPC tools, but rather on how to use these tools to the best advantage. This course will maintain an instructional format with a blend of lectures, workshops, and practice problem sessions. As a result of this course, participants will acquire a good understanding of how to apply or refine SPC efforts.
Audience
This course is recommended for manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, quality control managers, inspectors, and manufacturing management.
Learning Objectives
  • Learn how SPC reduces operating costs
  • Improve productivity with proper SPC implementation
  • Continue long-term quality improvements
  • Reduce scrap and rework with SPC
  • Strengthen marketing efforts
Outline At-A-Glance
  • Essential Elements of SPC
  • On-Line SPC
  • Conventional SPC Methods to Monitor Processes
  • Basic SPC Charts
  • Special Charts
  • Initiation of SPC and Related Questions
  • Open-ended SPC Issues
  • Off-line SPC
  • Investigative SPC Methods
  • Process Capability Measurement