What is ISO 22514‑5 - Statistical methods in process management about?
ISO 22514‑5 is an international standard that focuses on statistical methods in process management with capability and performance. ISO 22514‑5 describes a method to calculate process capability and performance indices for attribute characteristics. ISO 22514‑5 can be used as a supplement to the commonly used capability calculations for variable characteristics.
Who is ISO 22514‑5 - Statistical methods in process management for?
ISO 22514‑5 on statistical method in process management with capability and performance is useful for:
- Internal and external auditor
- Project managers and leaders
- Management board members
- HR administration
Why should you use ISO 22514‑5 - Statistical methods in process management?
Organizations need to evaluate the capability and performance of their key processes including processes where the key characteristics only can be evaluated based on attributes. The methods described in ISO 22514‑5 is intended to assist any organization in this respect.
ISO 22514‑5 has been prepared to provide guidance about circumstances where a capability study is demanded or necessary to determine if the output from a manufacturing process or the production equipment (a production machine) is acceptable according to appropriate criteria. These studies can also be used when the diagnosis is required concerning a performance output or as part of a problem-solving effort. The methods are very versatile and have been applied for many situations. Process capability and performance evaluations are also necessary to enable organizations to assess the capability and performance of their suppliers. Those organizations will find the indices contained within ISO 22514‑5 useful in this endeavour.
