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Got the OK today to start gathering info on what we need for a new SPC program. Currently we are using QI Analyst. We don't like it because it does not communicate well with our measuring equipment, it is slow and very hard for associates to use. If there is a misread, they can't correct it (happens all the time) and an admin has to go in and search for the misread and change it. Makes it pointless. Anyway, I'm not going to list all our dislikes about our current system. We have about 20 cells that will need access with about one hundred processes using SPC. We use Mitutoyo, and a few other, measuring devices. Many product requires multiple measurements per part. (critical measurements) Our current software takes about 10 minutes to measure 5 parts @ 5 critical spots. Production. does not like this. Want real time tracking with out of control alerts sent to admin. Most importantly, we want it easy for the associates to understand what is going on with their process after inputting their data. We don't require our floor associates to have a degree in statistics and don't feel they need one to be able to see shifts in there process. We also want it to be as simple and as fast as possible because associates are more likely to do it more if it is not a pain. I have looked at some of the big names and sat in on some presentations, and they will all sell you on their software. What are the experts opinions / recommendations of a good, simple, effective SPC program?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.