Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry is the first book to introduce the fundamentals of Six Sigma, examine control chart theory and practice, and explain the concept of variation management and reduction applied specifically to the pharmaceutical industry. The first half lays out a conceptual framework for understanding variation, while the second half introduces control chart theory and practice. Using case studies and statistics, the book illustrates the concepts and explains their application to actual workplace improvements. Providing the basis for a complete operating philosophy, this book focuses on core concepts and their implementation to improve the existing products and processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Autorentext
John S. McConnell, Brian K. Nunnally
Klappentext
Six Sigma in the Pharmaceutical Industry is the first book to introduce the fundamentals of Six Sigma, examine control chart theory and practice, and explain the concept of variation management and reduction applied specifically to the pharmaceutical industry. The first half lays out a conceptual framework for understanding variation, while the second half introduces control chart theory and practice. Using case studies and statistics, the book illustrates the concepts and explains their application to actual workplace improvements. Providing the basis for a complete operating philosophy, this book focuses on core concepts and their implementation to improve the existing products and processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Zusammenfassung
The pharmaceutical industry is under increasing pressure to do more with less. Drug discovery, development, and clinical trial costs remain high and are subject to rampant inflation. Ever greater regulatory compliance forces manufacturing costs to rise despite social demands for more affordable health care. Traditional methodologies a
Inhalt
The Enormous Initial Mistake, The Origins of Six Sigma, Evolution, Revolution, Paradox, Action and Reaction, Close Enough; Or On Target?, Make More Faster, Case Studies, The Camera Always Lies, Keeping It Simple, Why Use Control Charts?, Average and Range Control Charts, Origins and Theory, Charts for Individuals, Practical Considerations, Improving Laboratories, Beyond Compliance, Appendices