Statistical Process Control Software

Companies are always looking to improve their productivity level and increase the proficiency of their supply chain operations. With statistical process control software, a company can gain real-time analysis of their floor operations and is thus able to catch problems before they become harmful to the company or maintain and improve the processes already withstanding.¹

Statistical process control software is able to analyze floor operations as they are happening and chart them in an easy-to-read and assess format. The statistical process control software will collect data from production and chart it on a graph.⁴ If certain aspects of the production chain stray from the control imposed by normal standards, this means there is a malfunction. Depending on how much the graph deviates from the control norm is how important the problem is to assess - if the graph strays minimally, the cause is most likely natural and insignificant, but if the graph strays greatly from the control, there is most likely a systematic error that should be corrected immediately.² Because this is done in a real-time time format, floor managers are able to assess and fix problems more quickly, creating a faster, more efficient production process.

Being able to respond to problems using the statistical process control software will increase the quality of the product, as resources are less likely to go to waste. Being able to utilize larger amounts of the resources needed to run a company's production means less money spent and the more efficient use of raw materials will allow for greater revenue returns.³ When producing a high-quality product, defects and malfunctions are sure to decrease its value as well as customer satisfaction. Statistical process control software is able to detect when defects in the production process are happening to the product as soon as they happen so that a quick decision can be made in order to correct the problem before any large sums of time and money are lost.⁵ Being able to use resources more efficiently and cut down on product defect liability are imperative in running a successful company.

Statistical process control software can be customized during installation so that it meets the company's standards and requirements while being able to avoid excess programming that will go to waste.³ Being able to design the software to a company's specific needs creates a more efficient production process and an easy-to-use format that will require little training and IT support. If a company has implemented a network into its mainframe, the software can be run in several different locations. Each location's data can then be accessed from any other or all together at a company's headquarters for further assessment.¹ By running on networks, the software can also be quickly updated throughout the entire supply chain with minimal time and money.² Being able to update, evolve, or expand the software allows for greater company growth without the hassle of manual configuration.

Statistical process control software is a valuable asset to any production process as it is able to assess new orders based on previous ones and determine which locations would be best suited to run the order and with which systems the order could be carried out most efficiently. In the current economic competitive market, efficiency is key to putting a company ahead of the curve and in the top levels of competition. Implementing statistical process control software is the best way to make sure that a company is running to the best of its abilities, creating more efficient use of time and resources and generating a much larger profit.

¹ www.winspc.com
² www.shopfloorreporting.com
³ www.tuppas.com
⁴ www.globalspec.com
⁵ www.mastercontrol.com