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The master chart: A potent and simple tool for continuous improvement

Pages 257-266 | Published online: 25 Aug 2010
 

The role of the visual control system in continual improvement is discussed. Visual control in the form of a chart ('master chart') which shows the running performance and pinpoints the directions for actions is a very useful tool in problem-solving and quality improvement. The use of the master chart has been studied in a few Indian industries to see if it can be used to achieve a breakthrough performance and as a tool for continual quality improvement. The results were very encouraging.

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