Continuous Process Six Sigma

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On-Site Seminars

Every seminar listed below is available for on-site presentation. Clients may also wish to use their own data for class examples, problems or case histories. An hourly analysis/formatting fee is charged and the client is given an estimate of the total time expected. Seminar fees are based on the number of attendees. Both out-of-pocket expenses and an hourly travel fee are also charged. The client may have the option of a flat fee in most instances. Discounts are given for two or more on-site seminars within a one year time period.

Any seminar may be "bundled" to include a copy of the book "Application of Statistical Process Control to Roll Products" 3rd Edition for each attendee, a site license for our Windows Excel Basic Roll Variability software, and/or a copy of the videotape "Basic Roll SPC" at reduced rates.

Please Note: In certain cases, on-site seminars and their content may result from a Plant Assessment. Please see Services.

Conventional Statistical Process Control

This two day seminar covers the basic principles and techniques used in understanding and applying statistical process control to a piece part manufacturing system. Topics such as inherent vs. assignable sources of variability, process capability and process control, variables vs. attributes and the use, construction and interpretation of Shewhart and other control charts will be discussed. This course may be designed to accommodate the needs of both exempt and/or non-exempt personnel and is a prerequisite for anyone going on to continuous process (roll goods) variability analysis and control.

Roll Goods Process Variability Analysis & Control

This 3 - 3 ½ day seminar focuses on three of the most important topics concerning roll goods manufacturers and converters. These are: outgoing product variability, quality and process capability indexes. The seminar will provide a comprehensive and practical basis for product and process improvements via the graphical and statistical analyses of roll product variability and will address the key factors needed to understand and compute statistically valid roll product Cpk's.

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Advanced Statistical Methods For Roll Goods SPC

This one-day or two-day seminar uses advanced statistical techniques to understand, quantify and control roll product variability. Subjects may include autocorrelation analysis, process harmonics, multivariate control chart techniques, distribution fitting and probability plots and the use of multi-way analysis of means.

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Graphics Precontrol for Roll Goods Manufacturers

This one day seminar focuses in on a simple, effective, operator friendly quality system which may be quickly installed and which is far more statistically effective than the X-Bar & R charts used by many roll product manufacturers. The system protects the manufacturer from shipping out-of-specification product while providing a clear path to understanding process capability and implementing statistical process control.

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Cpk & Ppk Analyses for Roll Goods Manufacturers

This four hour seminar provides answers to one of the most misunderstood concepts facing roll product manufacturers and converters today. Emphasis is placed on the graphical and statistical analyses required to correctly calculate these process capability indexes. The seminar also reviews current practices and the statistical pitfalls inherent in these approaches.

Roll Product Physical Quality

This one-day seminar deals with the control and analysis of roll product physical quality. Random, nonrandom and stratified defects are discussed along with control chart requirements and recommendations. Additional topics include chi-square analysis for attributes and the use and effectivness of visual standards. A second one-day seminar seminar is available covering the process sources and cures for these defects.

Basic & Advanced Roll Product Software Seminars

These seminars cover the implementation and use of the software systems into the manufacturing, technical and quality plant environments.

Machine Operator Roll Variability Analysis and Control

This one-day day seminar stresses the major differences between conventional and continuous product patterns of variability. Emphasis is placed on the basic concepts behind roll product variability and the application of these concepts to when and why corrective action should or should not be taken on the manufacturing floor. This seminar is also applicable to quality technicians.

Breakthrough Profitability Strategy

This one hour presentation for Upper Management discusses profitability strategy, expectations and timing using the process variability analysis and control techniques provided by PJ Associates. This presentation is given at no consulting charge although out-of-pocket travel expenses may be charged.

Cost of Quality

This one-day seminar will review four techniques for understanding and quantifying cost of quality in a roll goods manufacturing and/or converting operation.

Design Of Experiments

This 4 ½ day seminar emphasizes the essential steps needed in planning, conducting, analyzing and interpreting the results of roll process experiments. The reduction of product and process variation and the centering of the process average are stressed. Using highly cost effective and powerful factorial methods, the seminar minimizes advanced statistical theory and maximizes participant involvement and practice.

Quality Function Deployment

This 2 ½ day seminar is used to develop products and services that thoroughly and efficiently capture the true voice of the customer. The QFD planning process has consistently reduced lead times, startup costs and engineering changes by over 30%.

Supplier Certification

This one day seminar covers the development of appropriate specifications, quality procedures and test methods in terms of a vendor certification program. The role of SPC in this system is also highlighted. Customized Seminars These allow you to "mix and match" all the seminars listed in terms of your own needs. You may use your own data as class examples for a small extra fee.

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