Statistical Process Control

Definition

Use of statistical methods, especially control charts, to monitor process behavior over time and flag changes from its established pattern of variation.

Application

Used to compare ongoing process measurements with statistically derived control limits and investigate unusual points or trends that may signal a process change.

Related concepts

• Control Chart
• Control Limit
• Process Capability
• Process Control

Evidence and further reading

• Evidence from itl.nist.govhttps://www.itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/pmc/section1/pmc12.htm
• Evidence from itl.nist.govhttps://www.itl.nist.gov/div898/handbook/pmc/section3/pmc32.htm