A Framework of e-based Quality Management for Distributed Manufacturing System

Abstract

Advanced manufacturing systems need to be developed for an enterprise to survive in the increasingly competitive global market. Statistical e-based quality control approach combines statistical quality analyses and reporting capabilities with web technology to deliver process optimization solutions. In this paper we develop a framework for e-based quality management to provide the capacity to access required data anywhere. It helps enterprises to develop customized quality information systems, create and distribute reports via the internet, and to provide real-time display of quality profiles for processes monitoring. Quality engineers and managers have been dependent on IS departments to secure access to such data. e-based quality profile is designed to bridge the gap between raw data and genuine quality improvement efforts by providing a powerful web-based solution for real-time quality process.

Keyword: Distributed manufacturing system; e-based quality profile; Real-time process; Distributed quality management