Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma: Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments and Systems

Allen, Theodore T.

ISBN 10: 184882999X / ISBN 13: 9781848829992

Published by Springer Verlag, 2010

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2nd edition. 572 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma: Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments and Systems
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184882999X
• ISBN 13: 9781848829992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.04 kilograms

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Synopsis

Lean production, has long been regarded as critical to business success in many industries. Over the last ten years, instruction in six sigma has been increasingly linked with learning about the elements of lean production. Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma builds on the success of its first edition (Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Six Sigma) to reflect the growing importance of the "lean sigma" hybrid.

As well as providing detailed definitions and case studies of all six sigma methods, Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma forms one of few sources on the relationship between operations research techniques and lean sigma. Readers will be given the information necessary to determine which sigma methods to apply in which situation, and to predict why and when a particular method may not be effective. Methods covered include:

• control charts and advanced control charts,

• failure mode and effects analysis,

• Taguchi methods,

• gauge R&R, and

• genetic algorithms.

The second edition also greatly expands the discussion of Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), which is critical for many organizations that seek to deliver desirable products that work first time. It incorporates recently emerging formulations of DFSS from industry leaders and offers more introductory material on the design of experiments, and on two level and full factorial experiments, to help improve student intuition-building and retention.

The emphasis on lean production, combined with recent methods relating to Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), makes Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Lean Sigma a practical, up-to-date resource for advanced students, educators, and practitioners.

About the Author

Dr Theodore Allen is an associate professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University and a co-founder of the software company, Sagata Ltd. He is a senior member of the American Society of Quality and an associate editor of The Journal of Manufacturing Systems (Elsevier).