Elizabeth

I started in IT as the Office Manager–with a Master’s degree in Library Science. B) If you think you have the analytical mindset, an IT career is definitely a possiblility. You don’t have to be a developer, there are many management & analyst roles as well.

You might want to look at ITIL “ITIL gives detailed descriptions of a number of…[Read more]

Darth,Just got your response when I responded to Hans’ – thanks as well! I decided to just base my CI around the mean – easier and close enough…
Elizabeth

Hans,
Thank-you so much for answering my question with such promptness and clarity. My boss also thanks you for your advice!
Elizabeth

Gourishankar
 
I noticed your posting regarding more information on an Attribute Gage R&R.  Would you be able to provide more information on just what you are referring to?  Thanks Elizabeth

Ask a simple question and get a bundle of insults and prejudice in response.  Carry on jumping to conclusions and smuggly putting people down based on ignorance.  I shall refrain from using this forum in the future.

Six sigma begins with identifying who the customers are for the problem you are tackling.  These can be external or internal eg the purchasers of your product or the business team.  Do not get stuck in the mindset that only people you sell to are customers.  There must be a flow from VOC to CTQ’s to Y, otherwise how do you know you are tac…[Read more]

When studying capability of a process, is it the same to measure 50 units and calculate Cp and Cpk values as it is to inspect 462 (pass/fail) to guarantee a 95% confidence level that the defect rate is no greater than 1?

I came across something similar on a project:  Looked at defect levels in datasheets used to specify items of equipment.  Definition of unit, opportunity and defect is key here.  Assuming, in your case, each drawing is a unit you have, at least, two options:
1.  As you have done, count the number of opportunities per drawing to find an ave…[Read more]

Jim, shouldn’t you have composed “It’s nice to READ you” because in order to MEET me you would have to be on the eastcoast [Sorry Jim, I could’t resist that].
Jim, thank you.  My pursuit is not as clear-cut as I thought.  However, you’ve given me a wonderful starting point that will eliminate me from taking the wrong avenues to reach my goal…[Read more]