This class meets for 6 consecutive Monday evenings starting September 12th and concluding October 17th.

Process Improvement using Statistical Tools

Instructor:  Al Altopiedi  alalto31@gmail.com

This course provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics useful in any manufacturing operation and for a strong base for those who want to take and pass the various ASQ Certification Exams.

It is intended to give the student a basic knowledge of statistics by providing hands-on examples to illustrate statistical theory and its applications.  This is accomplished by determining the appropriate process variables for each statistical analysis and inputting the key values into the applicable equations.  Implementation of these powerful tools has been historically shown to increase productivity and quality while reducing operating costs.

 This course is for anyone who wants a firm base in the fundamentals of statistics and the application of these mathematical tools to real-world manufacturing problems and situations.  It reveals the logic behind statistical methodology and shows how complex issues can be logically thought-out to improve manufacturing dilemmas.  

COURSE CONTENT

o        Introduction to management concepts, quality terms/definitions, quality history, and quality personalities

o        Review of fundamental algebra required to manipulate data

o        Development and classification of statistical data into ungrouped and grouped data for presentation in frequency distribution tables, i.e., histogram, frequency polygon, frequency bar chart

o        Use of the Measures of Central Tendency - mean, median, mode

o        Use of the Measures of Dispersion/Variability - range, arithmetic mean deviation, standard deviation

o        Correct use of the Normal Curve/ Distribution - area under the curve

o        When, where, and how to use Control Charting - variable data (X & R) and attribute data (p, np, c, u) and the concepts underpinning Cp and Cpk

o        Review of standard management tools - flow chart, check sheet, Pareto principle, and cause and effect diagram.

The sessions will include Lectures, Question and Answer Periods, and Workshops.

PREREQUISITES

High school level beginning algebra is strongly recommended.

Registration, Refund, and Payment Details:

• Substitutions after Registration are permitted.  Inform Education Registrar to ensure accurate attendance records.
• Refunds provided if course is not held.
• Email from Eventbrite.com addressed to you will be used for important course information.  Please open immediately and take appropriate action.
• Textbooks and handouts are included in the course fee.  Some courses use instructor supplied material. The fee includes all materials required for the course. If the class is during the day, morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch is included in the registration cost.

• Payment for the course is due by the first class session unless prior arrangements are made with the Registrar.
•  Make check payable to: ASQ Philadelphia Section 505 and mail to:

ASQ Philadelphia Education Registrar

149 Kirkland Ave

West Chester PA 19380-3982

Paying by Company Purchase Order and Invoicing:

• Send Company Purchase Order made to: ASQ Philadelphia Section 505
• Provide: Contact name, mailing address, telephone number of the person to receive the invoice.
• Send to

ASQ Philadelphia Education Registrar

149 Kirkland Ave.

West Chester, PA  19380-3982

Questions:

• Email: captkmcc@verizon.net
• Phone: 610-696-7589