Leveraging G Charts for Quality IMPROVEMENT

Industry: All Industries

Keywords: G Chart; Geometric Distribution; SPC; Statistical Process Control; Control Chart; Rare Events

Level: All Levels

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kpchastain

Unlock the untapped potential of the G chart, an underutilized quality tool with remarkable capabilities for monitoring processes involving rare events. Unlike traditional control charts like the P chart, the G chart, based on the geometric distribution, offers timely detection of changes in event rates and heightened sensitivity to process shifts. Its flexibility in data requirements makes it invaluable across industries.

The G chart's greatest strength lies in its ability to promptly detect changes in event rates, enabling proactive responses to process variations. By leveraging the geometric distribution, even subtle shifts can be identified, ensuring timely intervention. This is particularly crucial in industries where rare events have significant consequences. Implementing the G chart empowers organizations to effectively monitor and manage processes, minimizing risks and enhancing overall quality. An additional advantage of the G chart is its adaptability to data limitations. Unlike control charts that require extensive data, the G chart yields meaningful insights with limited samples. This feature is especially beneficial in situations where data collection is challenging or costly. Embracing G charts allows organizations to leverage statistical analysis without being hindered by data collection constraints.

During the presentation, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of G charts, from their creation to interpretation and practical application for ongoing process monitoring. Step-by-step guidance will be provided for constructing G charts, ensuring attendees grasp the necessary statistical and data considerations. Real-world examples will illustrate the practical implementation of G charts, equipping participants with actionable insights. The presentation will also emphasize the importance of ongoing process monitoring using G charts. Integrating G charts into existing quality control systems enables continuous improvement and early detection of process deviations. Proactive monitoring with G charts empowers organizations to identify potential issues in advance, optimizing efficiency, and reducing waste in business processes.

Keith Chastain MSQA, CMBB, CQE

Senior Performance Improvement Project Manager, BayCare Health System, Clearwater, FL, USA

Mr. Chastain is an experienced professional with expertise in process improvement and quality assurance. He holds certifications as an ASQ Certified Master Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, and Lean Facilitator.

With 23 years of experience across healthcare, manufacturing, and customer service/technical support contact center environments, he currently serves as a Senior Performance Improvement Project Manager at BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL. Mr. Chastain's educational background includes a Master's degree in Quality Assurance from Southern Polytechnic State University and a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Florida. He has successfully led cross-functional teams on improvement projects and provided coaching, mentoring, and training to professionals at various levels, including Six Sigma Black Belts, Green Belts, Executive Belts, and Lean Facilitators. He applies his experience with improvement methodologies to support process improvement teams and change initiatives within his organization.

Mr. Chastain frequently applies an analytical mindset along with statistical methods in a collaborative approach that allows him to work with leaders and team members with diverse data sets to help them drive their improvement efforts. Mr. Chastain is excited about the opportunity to present at this year’s conference and looks forward to sharing his insights and learning from the diverse background and experience of the participants who bring their cross-industry knowledge and ideas for process improvement to this quality forum.