Quality Management - Monitoring & Measuring for
Quality
By:
Geoff Vorley MSc MCQI and Dr
Mary-Clare Bushell
INTRODUCTION
Aims and objectives
The reader should be able to develop a clear understanding of:
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selecting the appropriate monitoring, measuring and diagnostic
tools relating to specific product and service in quality
situations.
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the advantages and limitations of methods selected and
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how to design and manage the data collection and analysis
processes effectively.
Learning outcomes
By using this book the reader would normally be expected to:
1. Understand the role of monitoring and measuring in making
decisions relating to quality.
1.1. Evaluate the use of qualitative and quantitative data in
decision making for a range of situations.
for ongoing processes
as part of process investigation
following improvement activity
1.2. Use a range of quality tools for data analysis.
1.3. Evaluate the risks of making decisions based on incorrect
process data.
2. Understand the use of methods for data collection and analysis.
2.1. Explain criteria used in selecting a data collection method
for decision making.
2.2. Recommend appropriate collection methods taking into account
data source and type.
2.3. Evaluate and use appropriate analytical tools for diagnosis
and control of variable, attribute, and qualitative data for decision
making.
2.4. Report on the outcomes of monitoring and measuring activity.
This book has been developed to
support the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) course People in Quality
at Level 3 and Level 5.
This book is part of the Quality Management series of books which includes:
- Quality Management – People in Quality
- Quality Management – Management System Models
- Quality Management – Monitoring and Measuring for Quality
- Quality Management – Quality Assurance and Management
- Quality Management – Using Quality to Improve Business
- Quality Management – Management Systems Audit
- Quality Management – Quality Related Legislation and Regulations
- Quality Management – Quality Planning in the Product Lifecycle
- Quality Management – Quality Assurance & Supply Chain
- Quality Management – Quality Control
These books together form a complete series to support the CQI Diploma and Certificate in Quality Management, thus ensuring they comprehensively cover all the very latest information associated with Quality Management.
THE AUTHORS
Geoff Vorley and Mary-Clare Bushell are both associate lecturers in Quality at Surrey University and founding directors of Quality Management and Training
(Publications) Limited. Their knowledge of the subject extends over many years, providing consultancy and training in QA.
Quality Management and Training provides; consultancy, training, distance learning and many other QA products in Quality and Health and Safety Management to large numbers of organisations and individuals.
PRICING
Contents List
Introduction
Introduction to Monitoring
and Measuring for Quality
Section 1 - Quality Systems,
Concepts, Philosophy and Strategy
Quality Systems, Concepts,
Philosophy and Strategy
The Quality Concept
Organisation-wide Quality
Assurance Activities
The Eight Principles of
Quality
Section 2 - Standards and
Data
Definitions - General
Product Specifications
Material Specifications
Section 3 - Inspection and
Test
Inspection and Testing
Methodology
Inspection Techniques
Inspection Planning
Types of Inspection
Section 4 - Factual Approach
to Decision Making
Section 5 - Variability and
Statistical Tools
Variability
Discrete and Continuous
Variables
Probability Distribution
Patterns
The Normal Distribution
Statistical Quality Control
Process Capability Studies
(PCS)
Specification,
Measurement and Process Capability
Statistical Process Control
Variable Charts
Attribute Charts
The Binomial Distribution
The Poisson Distribution
Statistical Tolerancing
Operating Characteristic
Curves
Cusum Charts
Cumulative Frequency
Curves - Ogives
Performance Measurement
and Benchmarking
Check or Tally Sheets
Look up Table for CQI
Syllabus
Look up Table for CQI
Syllabus
Statistical Tables and
Control Charts
Statistical Tables
Distributions
Normal Distribution
Binomial Distribution
- Cumulative Probabilities
Poisson Distribution
- Cumulative Probabilities
Control Charts
Average and Range
Charts Constants
Index Referencing
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