CHAPTER 19

Six-Sigma Quality Control

CRITICAL QUESTIONS

After going through this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What is the underlying logic behind six-sigma quality initiatives in organizations?
  • How do organizations set up processes to achieve six-sigma quality levels?
  • What are the causes for variations in processes and how can organizations control them?
  • What are the elements of a process control system? How do organizations set up such systems?
  • What are the different types of control charts? How can one set up these control charts?
  • How do fi rms predict the quality level of a process and make improvements in the long run?
  • How do organizations design acceptance sampling plans?

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