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Chapter 3—Continuous Improvement Pages: 7 Published: Jan 2009
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View License Agreement Source: MNL22-2ND-EB Abstract This chapter focuses on continuous improvement through a structured method utilizing a team approach to reduce variation and lead time. Statistical tools such as flow charts, run charts, trend charts, and Pareto charts are employed in the PIE (Plan/Initiate/Evaluate) process of product and/or service improvement activities. Examples of successful application of PIE are provided to assist the reader in understanding how to apply these techniques. Keywords: statistical tools, continuous improvement, employee involvement Paper ID: MNL11623M Committee/Subcommittee: F16.93 DOI: 10.1520/MNL11623M ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.ISBN10: ISBN13: 978-0-8031-7005-6 | ||