Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement
| Author/creator | Mitra, Amitava Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated |
| Description | 792 p. 25.000 x 015.000 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation <p><b>A statistical approach to the principles of quality control and management</b></p> <p>Incorporating modern ideas, methods, and philosophies of quality management, <i>Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, Fourth Edition</i> presents a quantitative approach to managementoriented techniques and enforces the integration of statistical concepts into quality assurance methods. Utilizing a sound theoretical foundation and illustrating procedural techniques through realworld examples, the timely new edition bridges the gap between statistical quality control and quality management.</p> <p>Promoting a unique approach, the book focuses on the use of experimental design concepts as well as the Taguchi method for creating product/process designs that successfully incorporate customer needs, improve lead time, and reduce costs. The <i>Fourth Edition</i> of <i>Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement</i> also includes:</p> <ul> <li>New topical coverage on riskadjustment, capability indices, model building using regression, and survival analysis</li> <li>Updated examples and exercises that enhance the readers understanding of the concepts</li> <li>Discussions on the integration of statistical concepts to decision making in the realm of quality assurance</li> <li>Additional concepts, tools, techniques, and issues in the field of health care and health care quality</li> <li>A unique display and analysis of customer satisfaction data through surveys with strategic implications on decision making, based on the degree of satisfaction and the degree of importance of survey items</li> </ul> <p><i>Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, Fourth Edition</i> is an ideal book for undergraduate and graduatelevel courses in management, technology, and engineering. The book also serves as a valuable reference for practitioners and professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of statistical quality control, quality assurance, product/process design, total quality management, and/or Six Sigma training in quality improvement.</p> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781118705148 |
| ISBN | 1118705149 (Trade Cloth) Forthcoming |
| Standard identifier# | 9781118705148 |
| Stock number | 00028608 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |