Statistical Process Control charts have been called the Voice of the
Process. Progressive manufacturers utilize control charts to "listen" to
their processes so that potentially harmful changes will be quickly
detected and rectified.
However, not all SPC programs deliver to
their highest capability as there are many elements to get right to
achieve maximum utility. Highly effective SPC programs combine technical
competencies, such as using an appropriate chart and sample size for
the application, with effective management techniques such as enabling
operator buy-in and involvement. This webinar provides a comprehensive
introduction to SPC methods and tools to help you deploy an effective
SPC program.
Why you should attend
The participants will gain
a detailed understanding of Statistical Process Control. Various types
of control charts and their applications will be discussed. The webinar
will cover chart construction, chart interpretation, and ongoing
management of the monitoring process. Methods for assessing Process
Capability are also covered including the handling of non-normal data.
Modern
manufacturing processes often need specialized charting techniques and
some of these will be introduced. An understanding of the concepts and
methods in this webinar are essential to allow SPC to be implemented
effectively so that the expected benefits may be realized.
Who Will Benefit
The
target audience includes personnel involved in process Development,
Manufacturing, Quality, program Management, and Business Operations.
- Quality & Process Engineers
- Quality Technicians
- SPC Supervisors
- Production Supervisors
- Personnel involved in process development and validation
- Manufacturing/Operations Personnel
- Process Improvement Personnel
- Supplier Quality Personnel
Steven Wachs has 25 years of
wide-ranging industry experience in both technical and management
positions. Steve has worked as a statistician at Ford Motor Company
where he has extensive experience in the development of statistical
models, reliability analysis, designed experimentation, and statistical
process control.
Steve is currently a Principal Statistician at
Integral Concepts, Inc. where he assists manufacturers in the
application of statistical methods to reduce variation and improve
quality and productivity. He also possesses expertise in the application
of reliability methods to achieve robust and reliable products as well
as estimate and reduce warranty. Steve regularly speaks at industry
conferences and provides workshops in industrial statistical methods
worldwide.
Lecture 1 - The Purpose of SPC
Lecture 2 -
Understanding Variation and Basic StatisticsLecture 3 -
Terminology and Key Concepts (e.g. Control Limits, Sources of Variation)Lecture 4 -
Traditional Control Charts for Monitoring VariablesLecture 5 -
Interpreting Charts (Signals of Special Cause Variation)Lecture 6 -
Effective Sampling Strategies/Sample SizesLecture 7 -
Process Capability AssessmentsLecture 8 -
Traditional Control Charts for Monitoring Attributes