What are 7 QC Tools ?

QC tools are the means for Colleting data

, analyzing data , identifying root causes and
measuring the results.
THESE TOOLS ARE RELATED TO
Numerical DATA processing

USER HAS TO ARRIVE AT THE

SOLUTION & IMPLEMENT
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Pareto Diagram
1. What is Pareto diagram ?
A Pareto diagram is a combination of bar and line graphs of
accumulated data, where data associated with a problem
(e.g., a defect found, mechanical failure, or a complaint
from a customer) are divided into smaller groups by cause
or by phenomenon and sorted, for example, by the number
of occurrences or the amount of money involved. (The
name “Pareto” came from an Italian mathematician who
created the diagram.)

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Pareto Diagram
Method Usage Result
Used to identify and
prioritize a problem. Allows clarification of
Pareto Diagram important tasks.
(No. of Occurrences) Used to review the effects of
Allows identification
an action taken. of a starting point
(which task to start
with).
Used to prioritize Allows projection of
actions.(Used during the effects of a measure
phases to monitor the to be taken
situation, analyze causes,
and review effectiveness of
an action.)

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Pareto Diagram
Example

Assessment using Pareto Confirmation of Effect

diagram (prioritization) (Comparison)
To identify a course of
action to be emphasized Frequently used to check
using a variety of data. the effect of an
improvement.
Details of “ A”

Improved

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Cause & Effect Diagram
1. What is Cause & effect Diagram ?
A cause and effect diagram is “a fish-bone diagram that
presents a systematic representation of the relationship
between the effect (result) and affecting factors (causes).”
Solving a problem in a scientific manner requires
clarification of a cause and effect relationship, where the
effect (e.g., the result of work) varies according to factors
(e.g., facilities and machines used, method of work, workers,
and materials and parts used). To obtain a good work result,
we must identify the effects of various factors and develop
measures to improve the result accordingly.

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Cause & Effect Diagram
Method Usage Result
Used when Can obtain a clear
overall picture of causal
Cause and Effect clarifying a cause relation. (A change in
Diagram
Machine Man
and effect the cause triggers a
relationship.[Used variation in the
Effect

during a phase to result.)○ Can clarify

analyze causes.] the cause and effect
Material Method
relationship.
Cause (4M’s) Result
(Controlled State)  Used to develop
countermeasures. Can list up all causes
to identify important
causes.
[Used during a phase to plan
countermeasures.] Can determine the
direction of action
(countermeasure).

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Cause & Effect Diagram
Mechanism of Quality of
Copying Machine Copying Paper

Many Copying Errors!

Malfunction of
Running out
Smudges on the the roller
of stock
copied surface
Printing too Too thin
Internal devices not lightly
working smoothly Dampened
Folded

Deterioration of
Error in
performance due
Keyboard handling placement of Dirt on the
to high
error paper (setting glass
temperatures
its face up) surface
Error in selecting a
Dust
scale of reduction Error in Nicotine-
selecting stained
shading
User Surrounding
Environment

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Stratification
1. What is Stratification ?

Stratification means to “divide the whole into smaller portions

according to certain criteria.” In case of quality control,
stratification generally means to divide data into several groups
according to common factors or tendencies (e.g., type of defect
and cause of defect).
Dividing into groups “fosters understanding of a situation.”
This represents the basic principle of quality control.

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Stratification
Method Usage Result
Grouping by day, •Used to observe variations
•Allows observation
time, place, among strata.
of variations among
worker, or •Used to identify the
process strata.
relationship between cause
•By performing a
Number of Units
and effect.
cause analysis using
X ★★★★★★★ •Used to identify a purpose
the stratified data,
Y △△△△ and means to serve the
the following can be
purpose
Z ○○○ accomplished.
[Used during phases to monitor
the situation, analyze causes, 1.Identification and control of a
review effectiveness of an action, problem
perform standardization, and 2.“Division of data (obtained by
implement a selected control using each QC tool) into several
measure.] groups”

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Check Sheet
1. What is Check sheet ?
A check sheet is “a sheet designed in advance to allow easy
collection and aggregation of data.” By just entering check
marks on a check sheet, data can be collected to extract
necessary information, or a thorough inspection can be
performed in an efficient manner, eliminating a possibility
of skipping any of the required inspection items.
A check sheet is also effective in performing stratification
(categorization).

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Check Sheet
Method Usage Result
Used to collect Ensures collection of
Check Sheet data. required data.
Day
Process
Used when Allows a thorough
Process 1
performing a inspection of all check
Process 2

thorough inspection. items.

Process 3

Can understand
Used during phases to monitor tendencies and
the situation, analyze causes, variations.
review effectiveness of an Can record required
action, perform data.
standardization, and
implement a selected control
measure

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Check Sheet
A check sheet used to identify defects

Date
Total
Defect
Vertical Scratch

Scratch

Dent

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Control Chart (Control Chart / Graph 1)
1. What is Control Chart ?
A control chart is used to examine a process to see if
it is stable or to maintain the stability of a process.
This method is often used to analyze a process. To
do so, a chart is created from data collected for a
certain period of time, and dots plotted on the chart
are examined to see how they are distributed or if they
are within the established control limit. After some
actions are taken to control and standardize various
factors, this method is also used to examine if a
process is stabilized by these actions, and if so, to
keep the process in a stable state.
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Control Chart
Method Usage Result
Used to observe a Can identify a change
Control Chart
caused by elapse of
change caused by
time.
elapse of time.
Can judge the
[Used during phases to
process if it is in its
monitor the situation,
normal state or there
x-R Control Chart analyze causes, review
are some anomalies
effectiveness of an
by examining the dots
action, perform
plotted on the chart.
standardization, and
implement a selected In the example “x bar ” -R
control chart, “X bar”
control measure represents the central value,
while “R” indicates the range.
Control Chart for Managerial Purposes: Extends the line indicating the control limit used for analytical purposes to
plot data obtained daily to keep a process in a good state.
Control Chart for Analytical Purposes: Examines a process if it is in a controlled state by collecting data for a certain
period of time. If the process is not controlled, a survey is performed to identify its cause and develop
countermeasures.

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Control Chart
Examples of Values
Represented by Dots
Values above the
control
control limit
limit
represented
seven by
seven
Consecutive dots

x-Control Chart
A decline
represented
representedby
by
seven

consecutive dots

Group Number

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Graph
1. What is Graph ?

A graph is “a graphical representation of data, which allows a

person to understand the meaning of these data at a glance.”
Unprocessed data simply represent a list of numbers, and
finding certain tendencies or magnitude of situation from these
numbers is difficult, sometimes resulting in an interpretational
error. A graph is a effective means to monitor or judge the
situation, allowing quick and precise understanding of the
current or actual situation.
A graph is a visual and summarized representation of data that
need to be quickly and precisely conveyed to others.

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Graph
Method Usage Result
120
Changes in a time-sequential Can observe changes in
100

80 order – line graph a time-sequential order,

60 East ratios, and amounts.
40

20 Amounts – bar graph, etc.

0 A graph is the most
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

Ratios – pie graph, band frequently used tool to

chart, etc. examine the various
4th Qtr
13%
1st Qtr
13% matters such as those
2nd Qtr
17%
(The items listed above are listed on the left.
representative examples.)

3rd Qtr
57%

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Graph
[Bar Graph of Sales] [Band Chart of Expenses]
・ Survey Period: Dec. 1999
million) (¥million)
・ Prepared by: M/T

million)

Before
Sales

Chemicals Oils Electricity

Taking
(430) (200) (170)
Actions
(Total: ¥8
8 million)

After Chemicals Oils

Taking (240) (150)
Actions
(Total: 4.95
¥4.95million)
million)

Sales Iwate
A Tokyo
B Osaka
C Shizuoka
D Electricity
Office (108)

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Histogram
1. What is Histogram ?

When creating a histogram, “a range of data is divided into

smaller sections having a uniform span,and the number of data
contained in each section (the number of occurrences) is
counted to develop a frequency distribution table.” Then, “a
graph is formed from this table by using vertical bars, each
having the height proportional to the number of occurrences in
each section.”

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Histogram
Method Usage Result
•Used to assess the actual
conditions. •Can identify the
Histogram •Used to analyze a process to location of the mean
Standard
Range identify a problem point that needs (central) value or
to be improved by finding the degree of variations.
location of the mean value or •Can find out the scope
degree of variations in the graph.
•Used to examine that the target
of a defect by inserting
X Axis (Values
Actually quality is maintained throughout standard values.
Range of
Variations
Measured)
the process. •Can identify the
•Others condition of
[Used during phases to distribution (e.g.,
monitor the situation, analyze whether there is an
causes, and review isolated, extreme
effectiveness of an action.] value).

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Scatter Diagram
1. What is Scatter Diagram ?

A scatter diagram is used to “examine the relationship between

the two, paired, interrelated data types, ” such as “height and
weight of a person.” A scatter diagram provides a means to
find whether or not these two data types are interrelated. It is
also utilized to determine how closely they are related to
identify a problem point that should be controlled or improved.

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Scatter Diagram
Method Usage Result
•Used to identify a relationship •Can identify cause
Scatter Diagram between two matters.
ｙ Axis
•Used to identify a relationship and effect relation.
Abrasion

between two matters and establish •Can understand the

countermeasures based on their
cause and effect relation. relationship
x Axis Example Usage between two
Number of
Rotations
1.Relationship between thermal results.
treatment temperature of a steel
material and its tensile strengths
2.Relationship between visit made
by a salesman and volume of sales
3.Relationship between the number
of persons visiting a department
store and volume of sales
4 Others
[Used during phases to monitor the
situation, analyze causes, and review
effectiveness of an action.]

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Scatter Diagram

ｙAxis
Abrasion (micron)

x Axis
Number of
Rotations

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 Application of QC tools in Problem Solving
Graphs Check Stratifi Pareto Cause & Histogra Scatter Control
sheet cation Diagra Effect m Diagram Chart
m Diagram
Identification of
problem
Defining the
problem
Record of facts

Detecting causes of
problem
Develop
Improvement
method
( Solution )
Implementation

Evaluation of result

Process control
( Standardization )

Relation :-
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To sum up 7 QC tools (Numerical data ) are used as follow:

• Stratification Basic processing performed when

collecting data
• Pareto Diagram To identify the current status and issues
• Cause and Effect Diagram
To identify the cause and effect relationship
• Histogram To see the distribution of data
• Scatter Diagram To identify the relationship between two
things
• Check Sheet To record data collection
• Control Chart/Graph To find anomalies and identify the current
status

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