Statistical Process Control | Author: John Oakland (Author), Edition: 7th | Language: English | Publisher: Routledge | Dimensions: 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches | ISBN-10: 1138064254 | ISBN-13: 978-1138064256 | Publication Date: October 17, 2018 | Print Length: 430 pages

The business, commercial and public-sector world has undergone significant transformation since John Oakland wrote the first edition of Statistical Process Control – a practical guide in the mid-eighties. Initially addressing the often desperate need for understanding statistical methods of ‘quality control,’ this book now delves deeper into the techniques and their applications on data. Pressure from organizations supplying directly to consumers, particularly in automotive and high technology sectors, has shifted focus toward prevention over mere problem-solving.

While subsequent editions retained the ‘tool kit’ approach introduced by Oakland, they also incorporated the underlying philosophy behind these methods and their effective use. The 7th edition focuses on processes – understanding them, recognizing variation, controlling them, ensuring capability, and striving for improvement – spanning five sections. SPC is never merely a set of tools; it involves profound management practices essential to organizational success globally.

The authors provide both instructional guidance for the tools and communicate crucial management practices derived from their extensive and latest consulting work with thousands of organizations worldwide.