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The dark side of process measurement

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The quality process data measurement, despite having several advantages has its dark side too. Inadequate training and education by the management, and improper assessment performance, are some of the reasons behind these pitfalls. Suggestions to avoid pitfalls are also presented.

Author: Stankard, Martin F.
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
Methods, Evaluation

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Process improvement: even minor changes can make an impact

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The development of sound processes could greatly enhance product quality and productivity. With a reduction in the changeover process time one can meet the team objective to increase productivity and reduce setup scrap and defective product.

Author: Detweiler, Danielle F.
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
Total quality management

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Beyond PDCA - a new process management model

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A new process management model - 4P's cycle (prepare, perform, perfect and progress), which is felt to have overcome limitations of ISO 9000's PDCA model (plan-do-check-act), is presented.

Author: Gupta, Praveen
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2006
Analysis, Business, ISO 9000 (Standard), Business models

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Subjects list: United States, Process management (Computers), Process management (Business automation)
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