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Control Chart
A control chart is a graph used to monitor a process over time, showing if it's stable and operating within expected limits. It helps detect unusual variations.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A control chart is a statistical process control (SPC) tool that graphically displays process data over time with upper and lower control limits, enabling the detection of special cause variation, monitoring process stability, and distinguishing between common and special causes of variation in manufacturing.
BACKGROUND
Control charts are graphical plots used in production control to determine whether quality and manufacturing processes are being controlled under stable conditions. The hourly status is arranged on the graph, and the occurrence of abnormalities is judged based on the presence of data that differs from the conventional trend or deviates from the control limit line. Control charts are classified into Shewhart individuals control chart and CUSUM (CUsUM) (ISO 7870-4).
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- SPC Chart
- Shewhart Chart
- Process Monitoring Chart
- Quality Control Chart
USAGE NOTE
Control charts are invaluable for real-time process monitoring and identifying when adjustments are needed to maintain quality.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Control Chart.
A leading provider of statistical software for quality improvement, Minitab Statistical Software is widely used in manufacturing for implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) and creating various types of control charts to monitor and improve processes.
Specializes in enterprise quality management and real-time Statistical Process Control (SPC) software for manufacturers, helping them monitor and improve product quality and process efficiency using dynamic control charts.
A global technology powerhouse, Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation and software solutions, including Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems that integrate quality control and SPC functionalities leveraging control charts for process monitoring.
Provides industrial automation and information solutions, including FactoryTalk ProductionCentre MES (Manufacturing Execution System) which incorporates quality management modules that utilize statistical tools like control charts for process monitoring and defect prevention.
Offers an industrial IoT platform (ThingWorx) and manufacturing solutions that enable real-time data collection, analytics, and visualization, empowering manufacturers to implement advanced quality control, including digital control charts for continuous process improvement.
Through its DELMIA brand, Dassault Systèmes provides manufacturing operations management (MOM) and quality solutions that leverage advanced analytics to monitor production processes, identify deviations, and support data-driven decisions using tools akin to control charts.
A leader in analytics software and services, SAS provides advanced quality control and statistical process control solutions that allow manufacturers to analyze data, build predictive models, and implement control charts for effective process monitoring and quality assurance.
SAP's extensive suite of enterprise software, including SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud, offers integrated quality management functionalities that support statistical process control and the application of control charts for maintaining high product quality.