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Modifying Control Chart Sensitivity
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Control limits are typically set at +/- 3 standard deviations for the statistic being plotted. That‘s how traditional Shewhart control charts have…
Gage R&R study questions answered
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We frequently entertain questions about MSA and specifically, gage R&R. Below are two questions we recently received: Question #1: “What are…
The difference between run charts and control charts
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A customer recently asked one of our support representatives the following questions: What is the difference between a run chart…
Stats tip: Within and between subgroup variation clarified
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I received a question after my last blog post asking me to clarify the concept of within and between subgroup…
Stats tip: Help! My Ppk is larger than my Cpk
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I often get asked SPC application questions such as: Can Ppk be larger than Cpk? Can Cpk be larger than…
3 “Nevers” of Control Limits, Part 2
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Never allow control limits to be automatically recalculated I was hiking in the Smoky Mountains National Park with a colleague,…
What You Need to Know About FSMA 204 and the Digital Supply Chain
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FSMA 204 accelerates the need for structured, real‑time traceability across supply chains to maintain compliance, healthier consumers, stronger brands, and…
What We’re Reading: 2024 Food Processing Predictions from the NYT
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The new year always brings a fresh proliferation of predictions across industries, and food and beverage are no exception. While…
The Importance of Safety and Compliance in Manufacturing: How VIA Makes a Difference
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Whether you’re new to the industry or have been working the manufacturing floor for years, understanding the connection between safety,…
Want to Grow Your Medium-Sized Food Processing Operation? Embrace Automated Tracking with ParityFactory’s WMS & MES.
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Small and medium-sized food and beverage operations are the heartbeat of industry innovation and growth. At ParityFactory, we often partner…