: To prioritize the most significant quality issues.

: Unlike traditional inspection that filters out defects after production, the manual emphasizes a proactive system to identify and eliminate causes of variation during the process.

: For visualizing the distribution and spread of data.

: Random, inherent fluctuations in a stable process.

: Categorical counts, such as "pass/fail" or the number of surface scratches. Typical Implementation Steps SPC-3 | Statistical Process Control - AIAG

: Originally created by a task force including Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, it standardizes the technical nomenclature and reporting formats used across the automotive supply chain.

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