Figure it out: Statistical process control is becoming essential in a variety of engineering applications

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Statistical process control (SPC) was developed from statistical quality control (SQC) in the late 1960s. Early on SPC was used to record information being measured on to control charts to give early warning of possible production problems. Modern SPC usually involves computer systems to provide information more rapidly, but total reliance on such a facility can lead to more problems. However the technology is extremely versatile and once a system is set up, labour, and machine down-time costs are less.

Management, Statistical process control

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Establishing engineering control: Parsons Group International Ltd is using document management to begin the process of putting engineers back in control

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The CAD Connect system of software firm Altris has enabled Parsons Group International Ltd to bring back control of design processes to engineers. With the new system, standard Windows PC workstations provide document management, distribution and mark up facilities for CAD data. The 'computer integrated engineering' concept has increased computer literacy among workers and decreased their reliance on services centralized word processing as they increasingly create their own documents.

Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Document management systems, Industrial designers, Ralph M. Parsons Company Ltd.

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Engineering business excellence

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European Business Excellence Model can help companies improve quality and efficiency. The model emphasizes business leadership and its importance in policy development and implementation. It requires an analysis of the entire business process and evaluates performance based on internal and external perceptions about the company as well as financial results. Veeder-Root Environmental Systems Europe's adoption of the model is described.

Standards, Quality control, Total quality management, Industrial engineering

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