Quality Management: Tools and Methods for Improvement (The Irwin series in statistics) - Softcover

Gitlow, Howard S.; Etc.; Oppenheim, Rosa; Oppenheim, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071142630 ISBN 13: 9780071142632

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions), 1995

Synopsis

Quality Management presents a unique and workable approach to the tools and methods necessary for real quality improvement. W. Edwards Deming's philosophies on quality are woven into this text. This text is one of a few quality control texts which adopt Shewhart's and Deming's view of control charts.

About this title

From the Publisher

Focuses on Dr. Deming's theory of management and ties all discussions of statistical topics to that theory.
Distinguishes between enumerative statistical studies and analytical statistical studies.
Focuses attention on modern inspection policies (Deming's kp rules), as opposed to traditional acceptance sampling procedures.
Presents a detailed explanation of quality improvement stories.
Has many examples and mini-case studies which aid the reader in understanding and appreciating the topics covered.
Provides a clear explanation of the role of the statistician (chapter 1).

About the Author

Howard S. Gitlow is a professor at the University of Miami.

Rosa Oppenheim is a professor at Rutgers University.

Alan Oppenheim is a professor at Montclair State University.

David Levine is a professor at Baruch College.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions)
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071142630
• ISBN 13: 9780071142632
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 508