When Assignable Cause Masquerades as Common Cause
The difference between common (or random) cause and special (or assignable) cause variation is the foundation of statistical process control (SPC).
The difference between common (or random) cause and special (or assignable) cause variation is the foundation of statistical process control (SPC).
In this age of rapid technological innovation, the introduction of sophisticated technologies in various industries has raised complex ethical dilemmas.
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I’ve observed that ISO management system audits have remained largely unchanged, even after the advent of ISO 19011:2018, the auditing standard that superseded ISO 19011:2011.
When a Manhattan parking garage collapsed in April 2023, rescuers were reluctant to stay in the damaged building, fearing further danger.
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