Quality Control & Reliability

Presents a number of new and potentially useful self-learning (adaptive) control algorithms and theoretical as well as practical results for both unconstrained and constrained finite Markov chains-efficiently processing new information by adjusting the control strategies directly or indirectly...

Six Sigma is one of the most widely used quality improvement methodologies today, both in manufacturing and service industries. Minitab® is a statistical software package that is often used in conjunction with Six Sigma projects. This book illustrates the application of Minitab® for Six Sigma projec..

Six Sigma Tool Navigator is the only lean resource that provides a complete compendium of tools for teams engaged in Six Sigma improvement activities. In addition, it offers actual tools, definitions, and techniques you need to move your organization closer to producing minimal defects. It includes ..

Written in clear language, this hands-on manual simplifies the essentials for monitoring, analyzing, and improving quality. The authors explain how to set up and use variable and attribute control charts, as well as analyze frequency histograms, and evaluate machine and process capability...

While most Lean companies adopt methods to standardize cyclical activities, they often fail to apply the same rigor to noncyclical work. This book shows you how to measure nonrepeating job processes and eliminate waste associated with noncyclical activities. Laying out the proven methods he has inst..

The first edition of this groundbreaking text showed that the Statistical Process Control (SPC) paradigm of W. Edwards Deming was not at all the same as the Quality Control paradigm that has dominated American manufacturing since World War II. Its philosophy of good management is rooted in a paradig..

An analysis of today’s business environment and the integration of software, people, and interfaces, this book explores the roles of engineers, information technologists, and product development professionals. It provides methods, processes, and tools (MPTs) for life cycle costing while focusing on ..

This book in the Little Big Book series discusses the most common set of tools and methodologies used in managerial, strategic planning, project selection and organizational improvement projects that are referred to throughout The Little Big Book series. It presents the concepts and techniques that ..

Systematically assists developers and engineers in achieving quality and cost efficiency. This title fully defines Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and provides a definitive ten step method for its implementation illustrated by an extended case study...

Originally published in 1997, The Basics of Performance Measurement helped pioneer the science of performance measurement and continues to serve as an industry standard. Yet, despite the book’s continued relevancy, Harbour is once again stepping ahead of the curve to fully update his little yellow b..

The first edition won the Project Management Institute's (PMI®) David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award. Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor, this second edition provides an easy-to-follow, systematic approach to conducting Lessons Learned on a project. The research in..

Implementing ISO 14001 brings a corporate culture change, resulting in cost savings, reduced waste, and enhanced relationships with community regulators and other stakeholders. The first step any company must take before it can begin ISO 14001 implementation is to secure 100 percent, enthusiastic co..