Six sigma in the pharmaceutical industry : understanding, reducing, and controlling variation in pharmaceuticals and biologics / Brian K. Nunnally, John S. McConnell
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
Summary
Presents an operating philosophy for reducing costs and increasing production for the pharmaceutical industry. This book discusses the origins of Six Sigma and explores the traditional and changing concepts of variation. It includes case studies from the pharmaceutical industry along with charts to illustrate these case studies
