Acceptance Sampling Using Minitab
Decide confidently whether to accept or reject a lot. Participants learn attribute and variables sampling plans, read ISO 2859-1 / ANSI Z1.4 and ISO 3951-1 / Z1.9 tables, interpret OC curves, AQL, LTPD and AOQL, and design and evaluate sampling plans in Minitab.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Quality control & QA staff
- Quality managers
- Process supervisors
- Incoming inspection & supplier quality engineers
Learning objectives
- Apply acceptance sampling for attributes and variables
- Read and apply ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 / ISO 2859-1 and Z1.9 / ISO 3951-1 tables
- Interpret OC curves, AQL, LTPD, AOQ/AOQL and producer/consumer risk
- Design and evaluate sampling plans in Minitab
Detailed content
- Terminology
- AQL & LTPD
- Probability of acceptance
- Producer & consumer risks
- Binomial, hypergeometric & Poisson computations
- Sampling plan parameters
- Operating Characteristic (OC) curve
- Effect of sample size & rejection criteria
- Inspection levels & switching rules
- Single, double & multiple sampling
- ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 / ISO 2859-1 tables
- ASN, AOQ & AOQL
- ANSI/ASQ Z1.9 / ISO 3951-1 tables
- Single & double specification limits
- Continuous sampling plans (MIL-STD-1235 family)
- Creating & comparing plans in Minitab
- Case study on incoming inspection
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Sampling Fundamentals
- Attribute Sampling
- Variables Sampling
- Continuous Sampling
- Minitab Workshop
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Build and interpret X-bar/R, I-MR and p-charts from plant data
- Run a capability study (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and set improvement targets
- Software lab: the same analysis in Minitab and Excel
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- SPC chart selection guide
- Capability and sample-size calculators
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- AIAG SPC manual (2nd ed.)
- ISO 7870 (control charts) and ISO 22514 (capability)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Quality Management · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Acceptance Sampling Using Minitab?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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