| Article ID: | iaor19911865 |
| Country: | United States |
| Volume: | 31 |
| Start Page Number: | 60 |
| End Page Number: | 65 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1990 |
| Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
| Authors: | Robinson Alan G., Schroeder Dean M. |
| Keywords: | quality & reliability |
The limitations and proper role of statistical quality control in a high-quality manufacturing environment are discussed. The assurance of quality requires additional techniques such as poka-yoke, self-checking, source inspection, and autonomation. By their nature, these zero-defect tools also aid in the process of continuous improvement and worker involvement.