• Introduction to SPC:
o Basic statistical concepts
o Control charts (X-bar, R, p, c)
o Process capability analysis
• SPC Applications:
o Monitoring and controlling processes
o Identifying process variations
o Reducing defects and improving quality
• ISO 9001:
o Overview of ISO 9001 standards
o Implementing a QMS
o Document control and record keeping
• Internal Audits:
o Conducting internal audits
o Corrective and preventive actions
• Continuous Improvement:
o Kaizen and Lean principles
• Six Sigma:
o DMAIC methodology
o Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control phases
o Statistical tools for Six Sigma (hypothesis testing, ANOVA)
• Design of Experiments (DOE):
o Factorial designs
o Response surface methodology
o Taguchi methods
• Data Analysis Techniques:
o Data mining and data visualization
o Statistical software (Minitab, JMP)
• Root Cause Analysis:
o 5 Whys analysis
o Fishbone diagrams
• Problem-Solving Techniques:
o 8D problem-solving
o Lean problem-solving
• Total Quality Management (TQM):
o TQM principles and practices
o Customer focus and supplier relationships
• Quality by Design (QbD):
o Design of Experiments (DOE) for product and process development
o Risk assessment and management
• Quality Metrics and KPIs:
o Key performance indicators (KPIs)
o Benchmarking and best practices