Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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Chapter 3, Problem 32P
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To draw: The control chart and to indicate if the process is in control or not.
Introduction: Statistical process control is a statistical technique used to analyze the functioning of production process. It helps to determine the factors that leads to poor quality in the production process. It also determines the measures that has to be taken in order to correct the production process.
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