Ch. 1. What is stream of variation for multistage manufacturing processes? -- Ch. 2. Basics of matrix theory -- Ch. 3. Basics of multivariate statistical analysis -- Ch. 4. Statistical inferences on mean vectors and linear models -- Ch. 5. Principal component analysis and factory analysis -- Ch. 6. State space modeling for assembly processes -- Ch. 7. State space modeling for machining processes -- Ch. 8. A factor analysis method for variability modeling -- Ch. 9. Diagnostability analysis for variation source identification -- Ch. 10. Diagnosis through variation pattern matching -- Ch. 11. Estimation-based diagnosis -- Ch. 12. Optimal sensor placement and distribution -- Ch. 13. Design evaluation and process capability analysis -- Ch. 14. Optimal fixture layout design -- Ch. 15. Process-oriented tolerance synthesis -- Ch. 16. Quality and reliability chain modeling and analysis -- Ch. 17. Quality-oriented maintenance for multiple interactive system components
