... overcomes this problem. Originality/value The experimental results presented in this paper demonstrate how the new proposed approach efficiently monitors capable processes by detecting decreases or increases of capability level. Process analysis Industrial performance Process control...

..., statistical process control, Taguchi’s robust design method, error budgeting, etc.) to assess and eliminate variation, with the goal of producing higher quality parts with less scrap or rework, hence reducing the time and cost of product development (Bothe, 1997; Bralla, 1999; Carter, 1997; Chen and Thornton...