Statistical Process Control:

Managing in a Quality Way - a LEAN Tool

A 1-day course intended for organisations that are implementing, or moving towards, Continuous Improvement / Total Quality Management.

SOME QUESTIONS…

• Do your manufacturing processes frequently fail to repeatedly and reliably operate?

• Is inconsistent product quality a problem?

• Do you fail to get it right- first-time?

• Is the manufacturing process capable of doing the job correctly?

If these questions are familiar, you should consider the benefits of Manufacturing Process Re-Engineering methods and other Continuous Improvement techniques, especially Statistical Process Control (SPC).

See also... FMEA - Failure Modes & Effects Analysis PPAP - Part Approval Process APQP/CP - Advanced Product Quality Planning with CP - Control Plans MSA - Measurement systems analysis

AIM & OBJECTIVES

The excellence of an organisation’s results is determined by how well the people in that organisation design, operate and continuously improve their work processes.  Those responsible must...

• Know whether the process is capable of meeting requirements,

• Know, at any point in time, whether those requirements are being met and,

• Identify and adjust the process to meet & exceed requirements.

Processes can be monitored, brought under control and improved by gathering and using relevant data.

The Programme explains what Process Improvement is, why it is important and how it can be used to design, operate and continuously improve manufacturing processes.  The critical need for staff involvement is emphasised throughout.

You will gain an informed understanding of the practical application of SPC techniques.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Managers, Manufacturing and Technical Staff, Trainers and Facilitators.

PROGRAMME

The Programme includes...

• What is Process Improvement?

• Selecting processes for improvement;

• Process Mapping techniques including Process Flow Charts

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques including...

  • Check / Tally Chart

  • Histogram

  • Pareto Analysis

  • Cause and Effect Analysis

  • Scatter Diagram

  • Control Charts

• Process analysis / redesign;

• Process improvement techniques;

• Implementing process improvements.

Checklists are provided to aid managers in planning a Process Improvement initiative.