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In this issue you will
find:
Tools for Six Sigma:
Buy a bundle, save a bundle
All the software you need to support your Six Sigma program in one tool chest. PQ Systems has created an affordable solution to your Six Sigma challenges, all in one package. Includes SPC program (SQCpack or
CHARTrunner), DOEpack, R&Rpack, and Quality Gamebox.
To find out how to save by bundling these important tools, click
here.
Work or play: DOEpack can help with both
Making decisions about a process is not restricted to industry decisions. Experimental design has its place in leisure activities as well. Go to
workorplay.htm.
Quality Quiz: Another quiz from Professor Cleary--and last month's winners!
Winners of last month's quiz (and a copy of Quality Gamebox) are: Tanya Carr (YUSA Corp); Sarah Dial (Steere Enterprises); Jonna Gray (Oshkosh Truck); Shawn Johnson (Northwest Coatings Corp.); Andy C. Jordan (Exacto Inc. of South Bend); Robert Lebby (Rock-Tenn Company); Kevin S. Lovern (Brenner Inc.); Ernest Maliski (Seabrook International); Sandi Mohr (Bosch Braking Systems); and Winfred Wilson (Lindy Industries). Congratulations!
And now for our September question. After you have read the question, click on the response that you think is correct. As in previous quizzes, if you answer correctly, you can register to win a free copy of Quality Gamebox.
Undaunted by his multiple demonstrations of cluelessness about chart analysis, your quality manager approaches you again this month. He has noticed that the spec limits on part number 6, line 2, are slightly wider than the control limits. The sample size is 4. Since the process has been in control for 18 months, he says, his suggestion is to stop charting the production of part number 6, in order to save time. "The operators need a reward for keeping this thing in control," he says, and suggests having a small party with cake.
Should you have him stop the charting and order the cake?
Six sigma and more: Of the people, by the people is best approach
David Schwinn offers a reminder that it is people who are at the heart of Six Sigma success, and gives some ways to reduce fear and enhance ownership of Six Sigma efforts. Go to
Six sigma and
more.htm.
Charts you can use:
Will this data make you feel better about hurricane season?
At first glance, this chart seems to suggest that the 1990s had fewer hurricanes than other decades of the 20th century. But look again. To see the data charted, go to
hurricane.htm.
Capability, design of experiments, SPC, and more: It's not too late to register for our
Fall Festival of Training
Among the training seminars that will be offered during PQ Systems' annual Fall Festival of Training are Using
SQCpack (October 24-25); Understanding Capability (October 26); Using
DOEpack 2000 (October 24-25); Using CHARTrunner (October 26); and Using
GAGEpack 2000 (October 26). For more information about content or registration, go to
fallfestivalschedule.htm.
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