statistical process control
[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl ˈprɑːses kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
controle estatístico de processo
1. A quality management methodology that uses statistical techniques to monitor, control, and improve a manufacturing or business process by analyzing variation in process output
The factory implemented statistical process control to reduce defects and improve product consistency.
A fábrica implementou controle estatístico de processo para reduzir defeitos e melhorar a consistência do produto.
2. A set of techniques involving control charts, process capability analysis, and real-time monitoring to detect process variations and prevent quality issues
Statistical process control helped identify the source of variation in the production line.
O controle estatístico de processo ajudou a identificar a fonte de variação na linha de produção.
3. The application of statistical methods to distinguish between common cause variation and special cause variation in a process
Through statistical process control, management can determine whether process improvements are necessary.
Por meio do controle estatístico de processo, a gerência pode determinar se melhorias no processo são necessárias.
Statistical process control is a fundamental concept in Brazilian manufacturing and quality management, particularly in automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries. The term CEP (Controle Estatístico de Processo) is widely recognized in Brazilian industrial environments and is often used interchangeably with the full term. This methodology became especially important in Brazil following the adoption of ISO 9000 standards and continuous improvement philosophies like Lean and Six Sigma.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bringing a process under control
keeping the process in bounds
maintaining process stability
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