Statistical Process Control is a great tool. Reducing variability on any
process seems at first glance to be a "good thing" (with apologies to Martha S).
But when you apply it with focus it can turn into pure gold.
Theory of Constraints is the focusing technology that can tell you - with
pin-point precision - where a process improvement merely looks good; and where
it will translate directly into a bottom line improvement. Return on Investment
becomes highly predictable; and SPC's perceived value is amplified. Check the
TOC out.
... Condensation of the 14 Points for Management The following is excerpted from Chapter 2 of Out of the Crisis by W. Edwards Deming: The 14 points for management (Out of the Crisis, Ch.2) ...
Deming's Quality. DR. DEMING'S 14 points FOR TOP MANAGEMENT. The 14 points are obviously the responsibilities of top management. No one else can carry them out. Quality is everybody's job, ...
Links to resources to help you manage your operations better, including design, engineering, test and evaluation, production engineering, production management, quality, quality control, QA ...
... But the 14 Points pose a challenge for many firms to figure out how to apply them in ... What are Dr. Demings 14 Points? 1. Constancy of purpose ...