Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Six Sigma: Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments and Systems - Hardcover

Allen, Theodore T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1852339551 ISBN 13: 9781852339555

Publisher: Springer London Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Many have heard that six sigma methods are necessary to survive, let alone thrive, in today’s competitive markets, but are not really sure what the methods are or how or when to use them. Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Six Sigma contains precise descriptions of all of the many related methods and details case studies showing how they have been applied in engineering and business to achieve millions of dollars of savings. Specifically, the methods introduced include many kinds of design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC) charting approaches, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), formal optimization, genetic algorithms, gauge reproducibility and repeatability (R&R), linear regression, neural nets, simulation, quality function deployment (QFD) and Taguchi methods. A major goal of the book is to help the reader to determine exactly which methods to apply in which situation and to predict how and when the methods might not be effective. Illustrative examples are provided for all the methods presented and exercises based on case studies help the reader build associations between techniques and industrial problems. A glossary of acronyms provides familiarity with six sigma terminology and solutions to homework and practice exams are included.

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From the reviews:

"A basic introduction to six sigma concepts, this book provides added depth to some statistical concepts. Theodore Allen uses a wide variety of example types to show the value of tools ranging from administrating medication in a hospital to welding with robotics. ??? One of the main points that Allen makes throughout the book is that, you do not need to understand all the theory behind the statistics to benefit from these tools. ??? I recommend this book." (Roger Sauter, Boeing, in Technometrics, Vol. 49 (2), 2007)

From the reviews:

"A basic introduction to six sigma concepts, this book provides added depth to some statistical concepts. Theodore Allen uses a wide variety of example types to show the value of tools ranging from administrating medication in a hospital to welding with robotics. a ] One of the main points that Allen makes throughout the book is that, you do not need to understand all the theory behind the statistics to benefit from these tools. (Roger Sauter, Boeing, in Technometrics, Vol. 49 (2), 2007)

Synopsis

It is said that six sigma methods are vital to survive, let alone thrive, in today's competitive markets, but what are these methods and how or when do we use them? This book describes related methods and details case studies showing how they've been applied in engineering and business to save millions of dollars. These methods include: design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC) charting approaches, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), formal optimization, genetic algorithms, gauge reproducibility and repeatability (R & R), linear regression, neural nets, simulation, quality function deployment (QFD) and Taguchi methods. The aim is to help the reader determine which methods to use in which scenario and to predict the effectiveness of these methods. Illustrative examples support all methods presented and case-study based exercises help the reader associate techniques with industrial problems. A glossary of acronyms is provided in addition to solutions to homework and practice exams.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer London Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1852339551
• ISBN 13: 9781852339555
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 551