Is SPC Explorer RT compatible w/ QS 9000?
QS 9000 Element 4.20 (Statistical Techniques) requires the use of statistical methods where applicable and refers the reader to the AIAG SPC Reference Manual. The formulas used in Quality America’s SPC applications are in agreement with those found in the AIAG SPC Reference Manual. The Foreword to the AIAG SPC Reference Manual states the manual “should be considered an introduction to statistical process control. It is not intended to limit the evolution of statistical methods suited to particular processes or commodities, nor is it intended to be comprehensive of all SPC techniques.” In this regard, Quality America’s SPC software does offer analysis options not discussed in the Reference Manual. These include non-normal Individual-X charts, non-normal Process Capability analysis, additional Run Test rules, etc. These options may or may not be used, at the user’s discretion. Furthermore, the Reference Manual refers to some analysis techniques not offered in Quality America’s SPC softwa
