Description

Participants learn to identify the need for SPC and MSA tools within their organizations, select appropriate tools for an identified purpose, apply the selected tools, interpret the results of the application, and make logical business recommendations and decisions based on the interpretation. This is a "hands on" course, in which participants must do some basic statistical calculation for each topic, and participants must also participate in team activities (discovery) designed to reinforce what they learn. Participants should have a fundamental knowledge of mathematics at the level of first year algebra, basic calculator skills, and an understanding of the need for SPC and MSA studies in the management of successful organizations. Participants should bring their preferred calculator, and also bring pencils and erasers.

Length: 3 day
Prerequisites: Understanding of automotive requirements
CEUs: 2.25

Benefits

• Improve the performance of your quality management system by learning the basics of SPC, how SPC and MSA are interrelated, and the fundamental tools/techniques for both SPC and MSA.
• Maximize the value of your time by learning how to develop and execute plans to implement SPC and MSA, including which tools/techniques are applicable for differing circumstances.
• Demystify SPC and MSA by learning to carry out calculations and interpretations following the steps in the SPC and MSA manuals.
• Gain practical insight and understanding via multiple learning channels through lecture, coaching, group activities, innovative learning exercises and case studies.
• Learn by doing. Connect the lessons learned to your real world by using your current circumstances as examples for activities.
• Optimize understanding and retention with the Plexus Learning Model

- Multiple learning channels through lecture, coaching, group activities, innovative learning exercises and case studies.
- Hands-on insights. Lecturing is minimized so learning is maximized.
- Learn by doing. Connect the lessons learned to your real world by using your current circumstances as examples for activities.

Highlights

• Through group activities and coaching, definitions are discussed and clarified.
• "Reflect and connect" activities reinforce the use of SPC and MSA techniques as input for informed decision making, which in turn impacts the continual improvement process.
• Learn to plan, execute and interpret the results of capability-performance studies such as those required in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Topics Covered

• Prevention versus Detection
• Common and Special Causes of Variation
• X-bar and R Charts: Construction, Setting Limits, Analysis, Process Control
• Individual and Moving Range Charts: Construction, Setting Limits, Analysis, Process Control
• Process Capability: Pp, Ppk, Cp, Cpk, Analysis
• Attribute Charts: Proportion Nonconforming (p) Charts and Nonconformities (c) Charts; Construction, Setting Limits, Analysis, Process Control
• Process Stability
• Measurement Systems and the Measurement Process
• Measurement Studies for Stability, Bias, and Linearity with Examples
• Measurement Studies for Repeatability and Reproducibility with Examples
• Measurement Uncertainty
• Measurement Studies for Attributes with Examples
• How SPC and MSA are related to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002

Who Should Attend

• Quality Managers, Team Leaders, and Planners
• Quality Technicians and Specialists
• Third-Party Auditors ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Anyone involved in the implementation of APQP/PPAP
• Anyone involved in the implementation of ISO 9001:2000 or ISO/TS 16949:2002

Agenda

Day 1

• SPC

Day 2

• MSA

Day 3

• Practical SPC and MSA applications

Instructors

Plexus Master Trainers. In addition to facilitating Applied SPC and MSA for Practitioners training, Plexus Master Trainers train and evaluate:

• ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 14001:2004, AS9100, Education and Healthcare Trainers
• ISO/TS 16949 Certification Body auditors and supplier auditors

Plexus also customizes training for organizations worldwide.

Course Availablity

This course is offered through AIAG and as an in-house course. When delivered at your location, this course gives your team a great start in putting the processes of MSA and SPC to work in your company!