Understanding and Implementing Measurement Systems Analysis

What will I learn?

• Understand what MSA is and how it integrates with your organization's structure, core tools, and quality management system.
• Identify potential sources of measurement error and their impact on decision-making.
• Use tools like fishbone diagrams to develop action plans that minimize measurement errors.
• Distinguish between data types used in MSA and determine the appropriate data volume for effective studies.
• Learn to develop sampling plans and define key elements of an MSA plan.
• Explore IATF 16949 requirements for measurement studies across various types of gages.
• Select the right tools for conducting different MSA studies.
• Understand testing guidelines for error acceptability and how to take corrective action when limits are exceeded.
• Effectively communicate unacceptable measurement errors when further improvement isn't possible.
• Apply MSA concepts through hands-on exercises for practical implementation.

Who should attend?

Recommended for quality managers, manufacturing managers and supervisors, quality team leaders, quality assurance and laboratory analysts / engineers, anyone involved in the implementation of IATF 16949:2016, individuals and cross functional teams interested in risk reduction and anyone who wants a better understanding of MSA.

Requirements

Prerequisite

Basic statistical knowledge