RUN CHART: What is a Run Chart?

Posted on 17. May, 2009 by Monique in Video Tutorials

A Run Chart

is a time-ordered series data plot used to observe the performance of a process. Run charts are often shown on daily visual management boards to track key performance indicators. Recording daily trends can help identify abnormalities or variations in your process. You will want to record data in a run chart prior to establishing control limits in later phases of DMAIC project cycle. This tutorial demonstrates how to use SigmaXL software to test for randomness in a data set. View video for more information on this technique.

Used in DMAIC Phase(s). . . .

  • Measure
  • Analyze

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3 Responses to “RUN CHART: What is a Run Chart?”

  1. Mario Tripari

    09. Jun, 2009

    Your Comments: Very good site. I would like to know a good book that I can learn how to used Sigma XL with many examples and notes. Tanks

  2. Monique

    11. Jun, 2009

    Mario, I would have to say that the best reference I’ve found is the SigmaXL guide that comes with the software. Thanks for your comment.

  3. Farhad

    19. Feb, 2010

    I was looking at the video and even though the test show no oscillating behavior it does not even show contrary. How ever the data shpws no stability on process.

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