| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Statistical process control | Statistical process control (SPC) is a method for achieving quality control in manufacturing processes. It was pioneered by Walter A. Shewhart and taken up by W. Edwards Deming with significant effect by the Americans during the World War II to improve aircraft production. Deming was also instrumental in introducing SPC techniques into Japanese industry after that war. (references) | ||
| Statistical process control software | There are a number of software programs designed to aid in statistical process control (SPC). (references) | ||
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