EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 6.S, Problem 12P
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To determine: The control limits for the chart.
Introduction: Control charts used to determine whether the process is under control or not. Attributes and variables are the factors under the control charts.
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