How to Implement Statistical Process (SPC) Control in ANY Manufacturing Work Center in 30 Days
Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Manufacturing Executive Institute Training Center
(951) 736-2114
140 North Maple Street
Suite 106
Corona, California 92880-6996
USA
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Why You Should Attend This 1-Day Workshop
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an effective method for monitoring virtually any process through the use of control charts. These control charts help to present data in a manner that focuses attention on abnormal events, separating the "trivial" from the "critical". Much of SPC's power lies in its ability to simultaneously monitor both process average performance and a process's range above and below the average. By collecting biased data from samples at various points within the process, variations that may impact quality of the end product (or service) can be detected and corrected. This results in a reduction of waste as well as the likelihood that quality problems will be passed on to customers. With its emphasis on proactive and early detection of problems, SPC has a distinct advantage over traditional inspection-based quality control methods that apply company resources to detecting problems after they manifest in poor quality output.
In addition to reducing waste, SPC can lead to a reduction in the time required to produce a product or service from end to end. This is partially due to a diminished likelihood that the final product will have to be reworked, but may also result from using SPC data to identify bottlenecks, wait times, and other sources of delays within the process. Process cycle time reductions coupled with improvements in yield have made SPC a valuable tool from both a cost reduction and a customer satisfaction standpoint.
This valuable 1-day Manufacturing Executive Institute 2nd Saturday - "Practical Capital" Workshop has been specifically designed to teach participants How to Implement Statistical Process (SPC) Control in ANY Manufacturing Work Center in 30 Days. Participants will learn the "mechanics" of implementation as well as how they can successfully implement the techniques within their specific organizations. Using lecture, illustrative case studies, participatory break-out sessions and exercises, this workshop will address:
- The error life cycle... how mistakes in production are created and why we never notice them until it's too late.
- An Overview of how data-driven SPC operates... a logical explanation of what control charts tell us.
- The "3 periods" of SPC implementation.
- Definition of 6 critical SPC terms and issues:
1. Data acquisition rules
2. Average, range and standard deviation values... the key data elements of
SPC
3. Distribution of results... understanding the logic of event distribution and how
to determine probability of future mistakes.
4. Upper and lower specifications... who is really responsible for these?
5. Upper and lower control limits.
6. Process capability and process capability indexing.
- Sampling plans... what does a sample tell us and how can we extrapolate a reasonable interpretation of future events from the sample?
- How to construct SPC charts and begin using them in any work area in 30 days.
- Real-life interpretations of SPC control charts... how to use SPC to spot dysfunctions before they turn into defects.
- Process reengineering and employee empowerment require tools... SPC is the most basic tool for helping employees to self-identify, self-prioritize and self-eliminate waste.
Technical, organizational and behavioral impediments to successful and rapid deployment of these techniques will also be addressed so that participants can return to their respective companies and begin implementation of these techniques the following Monday.
Workshop Instructor: Alan G. Dunn, President of GDI Consulting & Training Company
 Don't miss a valuable day at work! Come to MEI's 2nd Saturday - "Practical Capital" workshop and learn specific techniques to return needed capital to your company.
All learning materials, breaks and lunch are included in the single low price. See the side bar for pricing and group discount information.
The Manufacturing Executive Institute presents numerous workshops and webinars each month. To see listings and schedule of upcoming programs, go to www.mfgexecutive.com or call (951) 736-2114.
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$299.00 for the FIRST registrant from your company.
$194.00 for all subsequent registrations from your company for this workshop.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club and American Express cards are accepted for on-line payment of registration fees. For registrants who prefer to pay registration fees off-line by check, please send your check or a copy of your company's purchase order in advance of attendance to:
Manufacturing Executive Institute
Attention: Registrar
140 North Maple Street, Suite 106
Corona, California 92880 USA
(951) 736-2114 phone
(951) 736-1857 fax
registration@mfgexecutive.com
www.mfgexecutive.com
When paying by check or when issuing a company purchase order, please make payable to "Manufacturing Executive Institute" and include a printed copy of your invoice so that we can properly credit your payment.
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