Articles written by Martin Bell

There are four major classifications of project type. The type depends on how much is known about what needs to be done, and how much is known about how to do it.

Feb 28, 2009 - Martin Bell

The standard deviation function is widely used in statistics. The alternative formula for sigma is described, along with how to combine two or more standard deviations.

Feb 27, 2009 - Martin Bell

The Central Limit Theorem is the cornerstone of Shewhart Statistical Process Control. It must be understood before setting up a Shewhart SPC Chart.

Feb 24, 2009 - Martin Bell

Situation Appraisal sets the priorities for what Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, or Potential Problem Analysis needs to be done. It also begins the planning process.

Feb 24, 2009 - Martin Bell

Standard deviation is one of the most important values used in statistics. It is used in many statistical tests, and is key to calculating SPC limits in a Shewhart chart.

Feb 21, 2009 - Martin Bell

The Western Electric Rules have become an industry standard for Shewhart SPC Charts. Each rule is listed, along with the reasons for its use.

Feb 21, 2009 - Martin Bell

Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis is a powerful process that makes decision-making consistent and transparent.

Feb 19, 2009 - Martin Bell

Kepner-Tregoe Problem Analysis is used by some of the world's best companies to solve their most complicated problems.

Feb 18, 2009 - Martin Bell

The Six Sigma program is a strategy that trains the best people as Black Belts, and lets them focus on the most chronic and difficult problems.

Feb 17, 2009 - Martin Bell

The Kepner-Tregoe Rational Thinking Process is an integrated approach to setting management priorities and removing emotion from problem-solving and decision-making.

Feb 15, 2009 - Martin Bell

The best companies in the world all use the best methods available to them to increase their top line and bottom line. These methods are described here.

Feb 11, 2009 - Martin Bell

Planning a funeral ahead and making difficult choices now can make it easier for loved ones later, both emotionally and financially.

Feb 2, 2009 - Martin Bell

The use of the best available process control methods leads to lower scrap and rework, reduces costs, increases efficiency and increases profits.

Jan 29, 2009 - Martin Bell

Every production process has a capacity-limiting step that constrains profitability. For profits to increase, this constraint must be broken.

Jan 27, 2009 - Martin Bell

Many of the factors that affect auto insurance rates are within the control of the driver. Knowing the effect of each can lead to lower auto insurance costs.

Jan 20, 2009 - Martin Bell

To maximise the income from every article written for the Internet, it is necessary to use all of the possible sources of income available to each article.

Jan 14, 2009 - Martin Bell