Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Basic understanding of statistics

Audience

• Quality control professionals
• Process engineers

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a methodological approach used in quality control and manufacturing to monitor, control, and ensure the consistency of processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level quality control professionals who wish to learn the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and apply it in real-world scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Use basic SPC tools such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and scatter diagrams to monitor process performance.
• Create and interpret various types of control charts for variable and attribute data to detect and analyze process variations.
• Calculate and interpret process capability indices.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Statistical Process Control

• Definition and history of SPC
• Importance and benefits of SPC
• Basic statistics review

SPC Tools and Techniques

• Concepts and construction of control charts
• Types of control charts
• Histograms, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams

Implementing Control Charts

• Selection of control charts
• Setting up control limits
• Monitoring and interpreting control charts
• Special cause variation vs. common cause variation

Process Capability Analysis

• Concepts of process capability
• Calculating process capability indices
• Interpreting process capability indices
• Short-term vs. long-term capability

SPC Implementation and Continuous Improvement

• Steps for SPC implementation
• Role of SPC in continuous improvement
• Strategies for overcoming common implementation challenges

Software for Statistical Process Control

• Overview of SPC software tools
• Using Excel and other SPC software
• Tips for effective data management and analysis

Summary and Next Steps