Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement

Amitava Mitra (Auburn University)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
12 April 2021

Industrial quality control

The newest edition of an insightful and practical statistical approach to quality control and management

In the newly revised and thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, accomplished academic, consultant, and author Dr. Amitava Mitra delivers a comprehensive and quantitative approach to quality management techniques. The book demonstrates how to integrate statistical concepts with quality assurance methods, incorporating modern ideas, strategies, and philosophies of quality management.

You'll discover experimental design concepts and the use of the Taguchi method to incorporate customer needs, improve lead time, and reduce costs. The new edition also includes brand-new case studies at the end of several chapters, references to the statistical software Minitab 19, and chapter updates that add discussions of trending and exciting topics in quality control.

The book includes access to supplementary material for instructors consisting of a new instructor's solutions manual and PowerPoint slides, as well as access to data sets for all readers.

Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:

A thorough introduction to the evolution of quality and definitions of quality, quality control, quality assurance, quality circles, and quality improvement teams An exploration of customer needs and market share, as well as the benefits of quality control and the total quality system Practical discussions of quality and reliability, quality improvement, product and service costing, and quality costs A concise treatment of how to measure quality costs, the management of quality, and the interrelationship between quality and productivity

Perfect for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in quality control and improvement, the Fifth Edition of Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement will also earn a place in the libraries of business students and those undertaking training programs in Six Sigma.

By: Amitava Mitra (Auburn University)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 10mm, Width: 10mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781119692331
ISBN 10: 1119692334
Pages: 800
Publication Date: 12 April 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amitava Mitra, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Systems and Technology and the former Associate Dean in the College of Business at Auburn University, Alabama. He has published over 70 journal articles and teaches quality assurance and improvement.

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Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement

Amitava Mitra (Auburn University)

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