Quality Control 3E SM Contributor(s): Mitra, Amitava (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470256974 ISBN-13: 9780470256978 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $38.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2008 Annotation: The strength of this book lies in its unique integration of statistical quality control foundations and principles with management and industrial applications. This book presents real-world applications of quality control. Incorporating modern ideas, methods, and philosophies into total quality management, it focuses on statistical process control and related subjects, such as the achievement of product and process quality through experimental design.The third edition of Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement has been throughly revised. Two printed supplements are available: a gratis Instructor's Manual with complete solutions and a for-sale Student Manual with solutions. An author-maintained Web site is available, including further course notes and downloadable data sets. http: //www.business.auburn.edu/~mitraam/QC_Book/Data_Files/ |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Quality Control - Business & Economics | Quality Control |
Dewey: 658.401 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.2" W x 10.9" (1.20 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A statistical approach to the principles of quality control and management Incorporating modern ideas, methods, and philosophies of quality management, Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, Third Edition presents a quantitative approach to management-oriented techniques and enforces the integration of statistical concepts into quality assurance methods. Utilizing a sound theoretical foundation and illustrating procedural techniques through real-world examples, this timely new edition bridges the gap between statistical quality control and quality management. The book promotes a unique do it right the first time approach and focuses on the use of experimental design concepts as well as the Taguchi method for creating product/process designs that successfully incorporate customer needs, improve lead time, and reduce costs. Further management-oriented topics of discussion include total quality management; quality function deployment; activity-basedcosting; balanced scorecard; benchmarking; failure mode and effects criticality analysis; quality auditing; vendor selection and certification; and the Six Sigma quality philosophy. The Third Edition also features:
Complete with discussion questions and a summary of key terms in each chapter, Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, Third Edition is an ideal book for courses in management, technology, and engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as a valuable reference for practitioners and professionals who would like to extend their knowledge of the subject. |