Future production systems: Influence of self-organization on approaches to quality engineering

Abstract Self-organization and cooperation have been introduced into Smart production systems to improve the flexibility and reactivity of OKP systems (one of a kind production). In this paper, we analyze the influence of self-organization and collaborative processing concepts on process and product quality. These concepts have a direct impact on measurement and control processes of the critical components of end-products. We will focus on some new techniques – such as the James–Stein estimators and the Levy stable distribution. To end with, SPC techniques are reviewed in order to implement best of breed solutions with a view of monitoring and improving the performance of the process.