Operations Management
Operations Management
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Chapter 10, Problem 27P

a)

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To determine: The largest standard deviation that the machine that fills the bar mold can hold.

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Process capability index is the measure of the capacity of a process which is the measure of ability of the process to produce the required output within specified limits.

b)

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To determine: The capability of the process.

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Process capability index is the measure of the capacity of a process which is the measure of ability of the process to produce the required output within specified limits.

c)

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To determine: The lowest setting in ounces for filling machine in terms of six-bar box that will provide capability.

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Process capability index is the measure of the capacity of a process which is the measure of ability of the process to produce the required output within specified limits.

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