7 Quality Control Tools For Problem Solving-1
7 Quality Control Tools For Problem Solving-1
Problem Solving
7 QC Tools
by GAJENDRA ARYA
“ The 7 QC
(Quality Control)
Tools are a set of
fundamental tools
used for quality
management and
improvement.
Here's an in-depth
overview of each tool ”
01 Pareto Chart
(80 / 20 Rule)
Examples
Purpose:
Identify and prioritize problems or defects.
Application:
Display frequency or impact of defects Identify top defects in cement
in descending order. production (e.g., irregular
particle size, incorrect mixing).
Benefits:
Analyse frequency of equipment
— Focus on critical issues.
failures (e.g., kiln, crusher).
— Prioritize corrective actions.
Prioritize maintenance activities.
Examples
02 Flow Chart
Purpose:
Map and analyze processes.
Application:
Map cement production Visualize sequential steps and
Purpose:
Identify and organize causes of problems.
Application:
Visualize possible causes using a fishbone Investigate causes of
structure. Inconsistent cement strength,
High energy consumption,
Benefits:
Equipment downtime.
— Systematic problem-solving.
Identify root causes of
— Identifies root causes.
quality issues.
Examples
04 Histogram
Purpose:
Analyze data distribution.
Application:
Analyze particle size Display frequency distribution of
Purpose:
Monitor process stability.
Application:
Track performance metrics Monitor Cement production
over time. Rate, Quality Parameters,
Equipment performance (e.g.,
Benefits:
kiln temperature, crusher O/P).
— Detect deviations.
Detect deviations from set
— Maintain process control.
standards.
Examples
06 Scatter
Diagram
Purpose:
Analyze relationships between variables.
Application:
Identify top defects in cement Visualize correlation between
Purpose:
Collect and organize data.
Application:
Simple, structured data Track raw material inventory,
collection tool. Equipment maintenance
schedules, Quality control test
Benefits:
results.
— Standardize data collection.
Identify trends and patterns.
— Identify trends.
> Implementation Steps > Common Applications
— Identify problem or opportunity. ― Manufacturing.
— Select relevant QC tool. ― Healthcare.
— Collect and analyze data. ― Service industries.
— Interpret results. ― Software development.
— Implement corrective actions.
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