Questions from Total Quality Management

Q: Discuss the assumptions made in Deming’s kp rule. When would you

Discuss the assumptions made in Deming’s kp rule. When would you use this rule?

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of variable sampling plans over those

What are the advantages and disadvantages of variable sampling plans over those for attributes?

Q: What are the parameters of a variable sampling plan for which the

What are the parameters of a variable sampling plan for which the process average quality is of interest? Explain the working procedure of such a plan when single and double specification limits are g...

Q: Explain the difference between the decision-making procedure using Forms 1

Explain the difference between the decision-making procedure using Forms 1 and 2 for variable sampling plans that are designed to estimate the proportion of nonconforming items.

Q: Distinguish between producer’s risk and consumer’s risk. In this context,

Distinguish between producer’s risk and consumer’s risk. In this context, explain the terms acceptable quality level and limiting quality level. Discuss instances for which one type of risk might be m...

Q: A computer monitor manufacturer subcontracts its major parts to four vendors:

A computer monitor manufacturer subcontracts its major parts to four vendors: A, B, C, and D. Past records show that vendors A and C provide 30% of the requirements each, vendor B provides 25%, and ve...

Q: Refer to Exercise 8-21 and the data shown in Table

Refer to Exercise 8-21 and the data shown in Table 8-23. Construct a standardized p-chart and discuss your conclusions. Data from Exercise 8-21: Observations are taken from the output of a company ma...