Quality Improvement Through Statistical Methods

This text is concerned with statistical methods such as statistical process control; design of experiments, reliability and life testing and robust design methods which are relevant in quality improvement efforts in research and development and in industrial practice. It brings together statistical technology, methods and applications which emerged at an international conference in Cochin, India. It also discusses statistical education, innovation and quality systems, along with process improvement case studies. The text is applications-oriented and should be of relevance to applied statisticians and researchers, quaility engineers and other industial practitioners who may need an understanding of new methodologies.