5.1.1.3 Control Tables#The primary purpose of a control table is to estimate the possible results of a product. Addition of a time element helps you understand the causes of variations in processes. A spreadsheet is a tabular graphic of data points center -- 5.1.1.4 Histograms#The goal is to determine the distribution or variation of a set of data points in chart form (see more in George and Maxey 2004). Figure 5.8 shows a typical histogram. -- 5.1.1.5 Distribution Diagrams#A distribution diagram shows a correlation between the two variables in a certain process. The data points have been distributed on a diagram. The goal is to uncover the correlation that may be present between the quality cha -- 5.1.1.6 Control Sheets#Control sheets are used for collecting and editing the data so measured or calculated. The collected data can be used as information input for other quality tools (see more in George and Maxey 2004). Figure 5.10 shows an example con -- 5.1.2 Work Sampling -- 5.1.3 Work Study -- 5.1.4 Flow Process Chart/Activity Analysis Chart -- 5.1.5 Sequence Diagram -- 5.1.6 Customer Surveys -- 5.1.7 Financial Analysis -- 5.1.8 Process Analysis -- 5.1.9 Capacity Analysis -- 5.1.10 5W -- 5.2 Determination of Operational Leverages -- 5.2.1 Problems According to Their Appearance -- 5.2.2 Determining Possible Operational Improvement Leverages -- Chapter 6: Develop Alternative Improvement Ideas -- 6.1 Process of Idea Development -- 6.1.1 Generation of Ideas for Improvement -- 6.1.2 Description of Ideas -- 6.2 Operational Improvement Techniques -- 6.2.1 Layout Planning-Systematic Layout Planning -- 6.2.2 Materials Handling Planning-Systematic Handling Analysis -- 6.2.3 Container Planning-Systematic Container Planning -- 6.2.4 Planning and Process Improvements -- 6.2.5 Cell Design-Systematic Planning of Cells -- 6.2.6 Group Technology