Management Operation
Activities and processes related to operational management within a company or organization include human resource management, supply chain management, project management, and risk management. The purpose of these activities is to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of a company's operations and management. Management operations encompass the formulation of management strategies and plans, the organization and allocation of resources, the execution and supervision of work, and the evaluation and adjustment of operational plans. The focus in management operations is on effectively managing and utilizing enterprise resources to achieve the company's goals and mission. Here are some key functions of SPC operations:
- Data collection: Collect data on key quality characteristics during production processes, such as dimensions, weight, and temperature.
- Control charts: Use control charts to monitor process variation, ensuring the process is in a stable state.
- Process capability analysis: Analyze the capability of production processes to determine if they meet quality requirements and specifications.
- Trend analysis: Perform trend analysis on process data to identify potential process issues and improvement opportunities.
- Real-time monitoring and alerts: Monitor production processes in real-time and set up alert notifications when the process goes beyond control limits.
- Corrective and preventive actions: Record and track non-conforming products and take corrective and preventive actions to improve production processes.
- Process improvement: Utilize statistical methods and tools to optimize production processes, reduce variation, and improve quality.
- Training and awareness: Provide SPC-related training and raise awareness among employees about statistical process control methods and requirements.
Through these functions, businesses can more effectively monitor and improve production processes, ensuring product quality, and reducing costs and waste. SPC operations play a significant role in the overall ERP system.