... The proposed modeling paradigm shows good ability in expressing complex dynamic interactions between sub-models. A case study of processing quality control proves its practicability. The results show that the proposed method can accurately, effectively and verifiably characterize the behavior of complex...

... quality problems in a manufacturing process. This paper attempts to assist manufacturers in obtaining such data and information and further to make decisions regarding quality control. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, an online quality information system (OQIS) for quality control in an e...

...Tom W. Batley A survey was carried out recently in New Zealand manufacturing firms to identify typical quality management policies and operating practices and to determine changes in recent years. Product design quality and quality control procedures were investigated, together with testing...