STATISTICAL PROCESS MONITORING (SPM) CHECKLIST

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--- PROCESS DEFINITION & IDENTIFICATION ---
[ ] Process Description
[ ] Process ID / Code
[ ] Process Type (e.g., Machining, Assembly, Coating) (Machining, Assembly, Coating, Molding, Other)
[ ] Critical Process Parameters (CPPs)
[ ] Process Input Materials/Components
[ ] Target Value (for key CPP)
[ ] Potential Process Risks/Variability Sources

--- DATA COLLECTION & RECORDING ---
[ ] Sample Size (n)
[ ] Sampling Frequency (Units/Time)
[ ] Data Point Interval (Time)
[ ] Data Source (Manual Data Entry, Automated System (e.g., PLC, SCADA), Laboratory Analysis)
[ ] Description of Data Collection Equipment
[ ] Units of Measurement (mm, inches, kg, lbs, Other - Specify)
[ ] Data Validation Procedures (e.g., range checks, duplicate entries)
[ ] Date of Last Data Collection Procedure Review

--- CONTROL CHART SELECTION & IMPLEMENTATION ---
[ ] What type of control chart is being used? (X-bar and R Chart, X-bar and S Chart, Individuals Chart, C Chart, U Chart, p Chart, np Chart, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' was selected, please specify the control chart type used.
[ ] Number of subgroups analyzed for control limit calculation.
[ ] Date of initial control chart implementation.
[ ] Is the control chart being monitored manually or automatically? (Manually, Automatically)
[ ] Frequency of data collection (e.g., hourly, daily, weekly).
[ ] Brief description of the process variables being monitored.

--- CONTROL LIMIT CALCULATION & VALIDATION ---
[ ] Number of Data Points Used for Initial Control Limit Calculation
[ ] Method Used for Control Limit Calculation (e.g., Moving Range, X-bar and R Chart)
[ ] D3/D4 Factor Used (if applicable)
[ ] Distribution Assumption for Data (e.g., Normal, Unknown) (Normal, Unknown)
[ ] Date of Last Control Limit Recalculation
[ ] Frequency of Control Limit Recalculation (in days/weeks/months)
[ ] Justification for Recalculation Frequency
[ ] Process Stability Evaluation Method (e.g., MSA, Process Capability Index) (MSA, Process Capability Index)

--- OUT-OF-CONTROL ACTION & RESPONSE ---
[ ] Number of Points Exceeding Control Limits
[ ] Detailed Description of the Out-of-Control Condition
[ ] Potential Root Cause Category (e.g., Material, Equipment, Operator, Method) (Material, Equipment, Operator, Method, Environment, Other)
[ ] Investigation Steps Taken to Determine Root Cause
[ ] Corrective Actions Implemented
[ ] Date Corrective Action Implemented
[ ] Verification of Corrective Action (How Effectiveness Was Confirmed)
[ ] Resolution Status (Resolved, In Progress, Pending Further Investigation)
[ ] Signature of Person Verifying Resolution

--- DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING ---
[ ] Number of Personnel Trained on SPM Procedures
[ ] Date of Last SPM Training Session
[ ] Brief Summary of SPM Training Content
[ ] Copy of SPM Training Materials (e.g., manual, slides)
[ ] Type of Training Provided (Check all that apply) (Classroom, Online, On-the-Job)
[ ] Description of refresher training schedule
[ ] Are training records readily accessible? (Yes, No)
[ ] Summary of the documentation procedures for SPM?

--- PERIODIC REVIEW & IMPROVEMENT ---
[ ] Date of Last SPM System Review
[ ] Frequency of System Review (Months)
[ ] Summary of Review Findings
[ ] Action Items Identified During Review
[ ] Were any control charts deemed ineffective? (Yes, No)
[ ] Areas for potential improvement? (Data Collection Methods, Control Chart Selection, Operator Training, Software/Tools, Process Understanding)
[ ] Description of Actions Taken to Address Improvements
[ ] Target Completion Date for Improvement Actions
[ ] Name of Person Responsible for Improvement Actions

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