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To determine: The
Introduction: Statistical process control is a statistical technique used to analyze the functioning of production process. It helps to determine the factors that lead to poor quality in the production process. It also determines the measures that must be taken in order to correct the production process.
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To determine: The process capability ratio and index, and indicate if the process appears to be capable of meeting the restaurant’s goal for speed of service.
Introduction: Statistical process control is a statistical technique used to analyze the functioning of production process. It helps to determine the factors that lead to poor quality in the production process. It also determines the measures that have to be taken in order to correct the production process.
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