Operations & Supply Chain Management

Module 4 Homework

Consider the following six quality tools that are highlighted in the attached deck:
    Check sheet
    Frequency Distribution
    Pareto chart
    Scatterplot
    Flow diagram
    Cause-effect chart

1.    For each of these charts describe an application relating to the coronavirus pandemic where it would be useful.  (90 pts)
a.    What variables would you track? 
b.    What information would this chart provide? 
c.    What decision/s might be based on this information?
d.    Show an example of the chart with some information filled in.

2.    For any one of these charts, find actual data and draw a complete chart.  (10 pts)
a.    Describe what the chart is telling you. 
b.    Label the chart appropriately. 
c.    Indicate the data source