Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Chapter 12.2, Problem 12P
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Interpretation: Three Sigma Control Limits needs to be determined with the help of given data.
Concept Introduction: R chart monitors the change in range over time and helps organizations makes better improvement decisions.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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