Electronic Systems Quality Management Handbook

This electronics-specific reference shows how to apply techniques of quality management to the design, manufacture, and support of electronic components and systems. It provides guidance on creating an environment that helps assure continuous improvement; exploiting advanced techniques such as ISO 9000, SPC, Deming's methods, and statistical process control; reducing program risk and improving product affordability; shifting emphasis from correcting defects to preventing them; getting the best quality from subcontractors and vendors; finding methods to lower product cost and improve product quality. Includes close looks at award-winning companies, maturity matrices, and a sample quality system manual. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.