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OverviewQuality improvement is recognized as an essential function in any successful organization. Leading corporations have demonstrated that improved quality raises profits, reduces costs, and provides competitive advantage. This book presents a comprehensive approach to quality improvement, including Dr. W. Edwards Deming's philosophy of quality, productivity and competitive position, thorough coverage of process improvement, Six Sigma, the DMAIC model, and much more. The text is motivated by integrated quality improvement stories, examples, and mini-case studies to help students better understand the application and impact of Quality Management and Improvement. The third edition includes a major new section on quality administration. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Howard Gitlow , Alan Oppenheim , Rosa OppenheimPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 19.30cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 1.377kg ISBN: 9780071123389ISBN 10: 0071123385 Pages: 815 Publication Date: 16 August 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of Contents1. Fundamentals of Quality2. Fundamentals of Statistical Studies3. Defining and Documenting a Process4. Basic Probability and Statistics5. Stabilizing and Improving and Process with Control Charts6. Attribute Control Charts7. Variables Control Charts8. Out-of-Control Patterns9. Diagnosing a Process10. Specifications11. Process Capability and Improvement Studies12. Taguchi Methods - Quality Improvement in Product and Process Design13. Inspection Policy14. Deming's 14 Points and the Reduction of Variation15. Some Current Thinking About Statistical Studies and PracticeReviewsAuthor InformationMontclair State University Rutgers University - Newark Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |