Optimization in Quality Control
By: edited by Khaled S. Al-Sultan, M. A. Rahim
Contributors: Rahim, M. A.
Publisher: Springer US
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 387
ISBN-13: 9781461378198; 9781461561514
Subjects: Mathematical optimization; Economics; Distribution (Probability theory)
Description: Optimization in Quality Control presents a broad survey of the state of the art in optimization in quality, and focuses on industrial and national competitiveness. Each chapter has been carefully developed and refereed anonymously by experts in the area of optimization in quality control. Some of the topics covered in this volume include: fundamentals of optimization techniques contemporary approaches to optimization models in process control economic design of control charts determining optimal target values in multiple criteria economic selection models examining quality improvement schemes by trading off between expected warranty servicing costs and increasing manufacturing costs designing optimal inspection plans. This book will serve as an important reference source for academics, professionals and researchers.
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