Title :
Implementing SPC in a large manufacturing facility: an example
Author :
Kanthanathan, M. ; Wheeler, S.
Author_Institution :
IBM Corp., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
The authors explain how statistical process control (SPC) was successfully implemented in a large manufacturing facility. The broad philosophies that resulted in the successful implementation incorporate the following ingredients that were necessary to make the program successful: top management commitment, SPC training, an organized approach to implementation, and an SPC career path. Each of these topics is discussed. Auditing SPC implementation is considered
Keywords :
management; statistical process control; training; SPC; auditing; career path; management commitment; manufacturing facility; statistical process control; training; Circuit testing; Copper; Engineering profession; Management training; Manufacturing processes; Printed circuits; Process control; Production facilities; Pulp manufacturing; Resource management;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Manufacturing Technology Symposium, 1990 Proceedings, Competitive Manufacturing for the Next Decade. IEMT Symposium, Ninth IEEE/CHMT International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IEMT9.1990.115006
