Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
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ISBN: 9781119371618
Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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To draw: The control chart with 3σ limits.

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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