This exercise involves starting with an initial standard operating procedure

(SOP) and concluding with a revised and confirmed SOP. Both SOPs must be evaluated using at least one control chart. For training purposes, the sample size can be only n = 2 and only 12 subgroups are needed for the startup periods for each chart.

a. At least six “methods” or “activities” listed in Table 2.1 must be applied. The creation of SOPs of various types can also be considered as activities counted in the total of six. Document all results in four pages including tables and figures. Since design of experiments

(DOE) may be unknown to the reader at this point, it might make sense not to use these methods.

b. Perform the exercise described in part

(a) with eight instead of six methods or activities. Again, documenting SOPs can be counted in the total of eight.