SPC Glossary

Quality Management System Glossary

Every manufacturing quality management professional who uses statistical process control (SPC) runs into questions occasionally. That’s why we’ve compiled this SPC glossary to serve as a quick reference when you’re looking for an answer, need to explain a concept to a colleague—or just can’t remember that term that’s on the tip of your tongue.

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