Minitab Real-Time SPC

Minitab Real-Time SPC is a software solution designed to automate data analysis in real-time, allowing organizations to monitor and respond promptly to quality and process variations. According to the vendor, this product caters to professionals in engineering, business analysis, information technology, supply chain, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, with the aim of optimizing processes and enhancing overall quality.

Key Features

Real-Time Visual Process Monitoring: According to the vendor, users can monitor quality data in real-time through control charts and dashboards. Control charts include various types such as I-MR, Xbar-R, Xbar-S, I-MR-R/S, P, NP, Laney P', C, U, and Laney U'. Dashboards provide insights into process performance and quality.

Customizable, Direct, Immediate Alerts: The vendor states that users can configure alerts to receive immediate notifications via email or text for out-of-control processes, specification limit violations, action limit violations, station shutdowns, and more.

Empowering Operators & Engineers Alike: The vendor claims that Real-Time SPC offers user portals tailored to operators, supervisors, engineering, and administration roles. Operators and supervisors can access operations-specific features, while engineers and administrators have additional functionality.

Easy Configuration & Data Collection: According to the vendor, users can easily configure data collection parameters and settings. Data can be collected from multiple sources and integrated into the system for real-time analysis.

Integrated Ecosystem with Robust Analytics: The vendor states that Real-Time SPC seamlessly integrates with other Minitab products, leveraging its robust analytics capabilities for in-depth analysis and insights.

Quality Tools: According to the vendor, users can assess process capability using capability analysis tools for both normal and non-normal distributions. Pareto charts can be utilized to identify and prioritize quality issues.

Current Performance Summary Dashboard: The vendor claims that users can quickly assess the overall process quality with a summary of the current performance of the monitored processes.

Process Quality Snapshot Dashboard: According to the vendor, this feature provides detailed information on control chart performance and other quality metrics, offering a snapshot of the process quality at a specific point in time.

Receive Alerts via Email or Text: The vendor states that users can set up customized alerts to receive notifications via email or text message based on specific criteria and conditions.

User Portals for Operations, Engineering, and Administration: According to the vendor, Real-Time SPC provides dedicated user portals for operators, supervisors, engineers, and administrators, offering role-specific features and functionalities.