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INCREASE your odds of learning STATISTICAL process control (SPC)

Identify and reduce variation in business processes using SPC--the powerful analysis tool for process evaluation and improvement. Statistical Process Control Demystified shows you how to use SPC to enable data-driven decision making and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide explains how to analyze process data, collect data, and determine the suitability of a process in meeting requirements. Attribute and X-bar control charts are discussed, as are charts for individuals data. You'll also get details on process improvement and measurement systems analysis. Detailed examples, calculations, and statistical assumptions make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.

It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:

Control chart interpretationOvercoming common errors in the use of SPC and general statistical analysis toolsSampling requirementsAnalysis using ExcelEstimating process variationDesigned experimentsMeasurement systems analysis, including R&R studiesContinuous process improvement strategies

Simple enough for a beginner, but challening enough for an advanced student, Statistical Process Control Demystified is your shortcut to this powerful analysis solution.


Learning Six Sigma CAN be a painless process!

Six Sigma is among the most effective process methods used today--and it's also among the most baffling topics to those new to the subject.

The good news is Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD, second edition, explains it all in a language you'll understand. This easy-to-understand reference teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise--without confusing statistics and formulas. In notime, you'll develop the skills you need to solve problems, anticipate customer needs, and meet the demands of the most challenging markets.

Filled with practical hands-on advice and essentialorganizational tips, Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD providesa complete blueprint for developing strategies, plotting growth, and performing at peak efficiency for maximum profits.

This fast and easy guide offers:

  • Proven techniques for building a solid Six Sigma infrastructure
  • Tips for deploying projects using DMAIC methodology
  • Clear advice on when and how to use specific problem-solving tools
  • Essential calculations and assumptions
  • Case studies, quizzes, and a final exam that reinforce what you've learned

Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Six Sigma DeMYSTiFieD is your shortcut to a solid foundation in this powerful improvement methodology.


Taking the mystery out of Six Sigma implementation

This easy-to-understand reference in the popular Demystified series teaches the methods of Six Sigma, explains their applications, and tests expertise without confusing statistics and formulas.

Expert Paul Keller and Six Sigma guru Tom Pyzdek describe helpful tools for Six Sigma teams, identifying their uses, limitations, and application during multiple stages of DMAIC. They also outline additional tools for full effectiveness and provide necessary calculations and assumptions.