ABSTRACT

This book describes how superior quality is attained and gives some of the basic techniques involved. It gives clear insight into the impact of variation on the future of the World and addresses the statistical problems.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|7 pages

The History of Competition from Japan

chapter 3|8 pages

The Scientific Method

chapter 4|5 pages

Understanding Variation

chapter 6|4 pages

Finding Assignable Causes

chapter 7|5 pages

Process in Control: Tightening Up

chapter 8|4 pages

The Search for Causes of Variation

chapter 9|5 pages

Deming’s Funnel Experiment

chapter 10|5 pages

Demim’s Bead Experiment

chapter 11|6 pages

Management’s Responsibilities

chapter 12|5 pages

Translation to Service Industries

chapter 13|5 pages

Designing for Quality

chapter 14|5 pages

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

chapter 15|8 pages

Sources of Consultants and Employees

chapter 16|11 pages

Notes for Further Reading