Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Understanding, Reducing, Controlling Variation in Pharmaceuticals

Focuses on the building blocks of understanding and reducing variation using the Six Sigma method as applied specifically to the pharmaceutical industry. This title introduces the fundamentals of Six Sigma, examines control chart theory and practice, and explains the concept of variation management and reduction.

List of contents

The Enormous Initial Mistake, ?The Origins of Six Sigma, Evolution, ?Revolution, ?Paradox, Action and Reaction, Close Enough; ? Or On Target?, ?Make More?Faster, Case Studies, ?The Camera Always Lies, Keeping It Simple, Why Use Control Charts?, ?Average and Range Control Charts, ?Origins and Theory, ?Charts for Individuals, ?Practical Considerations, Improving Laboratories, Beyond Compliance, Appendices

About the author

John S. McConnell, Brian K. Nunnally

Summary

Focuses on the building blocks of understanding and reducing variation using the Six Sigma method as applied specifically to the pharmaceutical industry. This title introduces the fundamentals of Six Sigma, examines control chart theory and practice, and explains the concept of variation management and reduction.

Product details

• Authors: John S. McConnell, McConnell John S., Brian K. Nunnally, Brian K. (Wyeth Vaccines Nunnally, Brian K. Mcconnell Nunnally, Nunnally Brian K.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138445772
• ISBN: 978-1-138-44577-2
• No. of pages: 220
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Probability theory, stochastic theory, mathematical statistics; Medical research, Epidemiology & medical statistics, MEDICAL / Biostatistics, MEDICAL / Research, MEDICAL / Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Medical statistics