Statistical control of processes and products in agriculture

Horvat, D.; Eed, A.; Banaj,; Horvat, D; Eed, A; Banaj

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Statistical control of processes and products in agriculture

Horvat, D.; Eed, A.; Banaj,

Poljoprivreda 12(1): 68-74

2006

ISSN/ISBN: 1330-7142

Accession: 012821518

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Summary

Fundamental concept of statistical control is based on decision-making about the process on the basis of comparison of data collected from process with calculated control limits. Statistical process and quality control of agricultural products is used to provide agricultural products that will satisfy customer requirements in a view of quality pretensions as well as customer requirements in a cost price. In accordance with ISO 9000, quality standards for process and products are defined. There are many institutions in Croatia that work in accordance with these standards. Implementation of statistical process control and usage of a control charts can provide significant help in the convergence to the standards and in the reduction of production costs. To illustrate the process, the work quality of a nozzle at the 18-m clutch sprayer was tested.