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24S MGT2147 Group Assignment 2

Due by end of day Saturday August 3, 2024
Worth 10% of the final grade
Group size: minimum 3, maximum 5 students

Objective:
• The goal of this assignment is to help students understand and apply control charts for monitoring process variation in a
manufacturing context.
• To work in a Team collaboratively

General Instructions:
Prior to starting, read all the documentation provided by your professor.
Using the data in the provided excel workbook:

• Create the appropriate control charts based on the collected data and any other information provided.
• Interpret the control charts, identify any out-of-control points, and suggest corrective actions.
Provide your answers based on the “Worksheet Specifics” section below. All answers are to be placed in the excel workbook on the
specified worksheet. Please do not reorder the worksheets.
Please note: you must show all calculations and use referencing, otherwise you will get a mark of zero.

Submissions:
1. The Team project, consisting of the excel worksheet and the fishbone diagram, is to be submitted by only ONE student from
the group; submit to BS > activities > assignments > Group Assignment – 2.
• Note: File types must be Microsoft Excel and Word.
2. Individually submit your peer evaluation to BS > activities > assignments > Individual Peer Eval Submission Area.
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Worksheet Specifics:
Worksheet Instructions Grades will be based on
Title Page Using the Title Page worksheet, enter the names of each • Authenticity
and Team student in the group on a separate line, along with any • Level of Detail (refer to sample lines
Meeting Log other information that you would deem reasonable. Note: provided in the worksheet)
do not add confidential information such as the student ID. • Ability to easily see the process for
(5 points) completing the assignment
Complete the Team Meeting Log worksheet each time the
group meets and as the project progresses. Entire project is to look cohesive (formatting) and it
Note: it can also be used as a method of communicating does not appear as the project was divided and
amongst yourselves to provide and receive feedback. stitched together.

Scenario Imagine you work for a company that produces products Fishbone diagram:
using a simple, repetitive manufacturing process; identify • Easy to read; correctly labelled
(10 points) the product. • clearly states the problem
• includes at least 3 causes in at least 4
Based on the product identified, brainstorm ideas on categories
possible causes for variability or possible defects using the • For each cause, sufficient detail is provided
categories discussed in class. so the reader is not guessing
• Is organized, logical, and easy to follow
Provide your answer using a fishbone diagram; note: the • Has no grammar, punctuation, or spelling
fishbone diagram can be a separate word document. mistakes

Variables Illustrate the use of the Xbar and R control charts to assess Correct control limits calculated
the statistical stability of a process. Data is referenced; values are not hard coded
(10 points) Data is charted correctly
Use the data provided in cells A2:E9, find trial control limits Excel functions are used to provide accurate values
for Xbar and R charts. Control charts are professionally created and easy
to read.
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Worksheet Instructions Grades will be based on

Construct the charts and use the data in cells A12:E30 to All chart elements are included.
determine the data points to plot; plot this data. Correctly Identify any out-of-control points,
Properly identified appropriate action(s)
Identify out-of-control points; list the sample numbers of
the out-of-control points and describe what action should
be taken for each.

Round all your numbers to 2 decimal places; make sure you

are using the appropriate function in excel to round your
numbers

Variables 2 Illustrate the use of the xBar and S control charts to assess Control chart professionally created and easy to
the statistical stability of a process. read
(10 points) Correct control limits calculated
Use all the data to find trial control limits for xBar and S Data is referenced; values are not hard coded
charts, construct the chart, and plot the data. Excel functions are used to provide accurate values.
Data is charted correctly
Provide a brief summary of the chart; identify out-of- All chart elements are included.
control points (if any). If there are out-of-control points, list Interpretation of the charts is easy to read.
the out-of-control points and describe what action should Correctly identify state of the process;
be taken for each. Identify any out-of-control points,
Properly identified appropriate action(s)
Round all your numbers to 2 decimal places; make sure you
are using the appropriate function in excel to round your
numbers

Attributes Illustrate the use of the appropriate attribute charts to Correct control chart created
monitor for the number of defectives. Correct control limits calculated
(10 points) Data is referenced; values are not hard coded
Use all the data to find trial control limits Excel functions are used to provide accurate values.
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Worksheet Instructions Grades will be based on

Use all the data to construct the chart and plot the data.
Data is charted correctly
Identify out of control points. All chart elements are included.
Interpretation of the charts; correctly identify state
Round all calculations to 2 decimal places. of the process.
Identify any out-of-control points

Attributes 2 Illustrate the use of the appropriate attribute charts to Correct control chart created
monitor for the number of defects. Correct control limits calculated
(10 points) Data is referenced; values are not hard coded
Use all the data to find trial control limits Data is charted correctly
Use all the data to construct the chart and plot the data. All chart elements are included.
Interpretation of the charts
Identify out of control points. Correctly identify state of the process.
Identify any out-of-control points,
Note: The control limits are to be established for each Excel functions are used to provide accurate values.
subgroup.

Round all calculations to 2 decimal places.

Not part of Each member of the team is to complete and submit a peer
the evaluation
workbook
I will consider using this feedback in assigning a grade for
Peer the project.
Evaluation
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Marks will be deducted:

• For persons who did not complete peer evaluations.
• Late submissions

Tips when using Excel

• Use functions count or counta, average, sum, etc.
• Do not use the formatting of values to provide the correct number of decimal place solutions, instead, use the round
function.
• Use the subscript font feature to format accordingly.
• Watch the following video to create control charts in Excel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPvLqDlUJDk&t=632s

Resources for Fishbone Diagrams

• Templates that you can download: https://templatelab.com/fishbone-diagram-templates/

• How to create Fishbone Diagram in Excel Videos: https://clickup.com/blog/fishbone-diagram-in-excel/

Tips for working in a group

• Helpful tips for working in a group can be found in the following short article
o https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/study-skills/group-work/working-group
• Helpful tips for resolving group work issues can be found in the following short article
o https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/study-skills/group-work/resolving-group-work-issues
• Use Shared Workbooks or Cloud Services
o OneDrive or SharePoint: Store your Excel file on OneDrive or SharePoint to allow real-time collaboration.
o Excel Online: Use Excel Online for simultaneous editing, which helps avoid version conflicts.
• Establish Clear Roles and Responsibilities
o Task Assignment: Clearly define who is responsible for each part of the project and who will validate it.
o Accountability: Ensure everyone knows their tasks and deadlines.
• Communicate Effectively
o Regular Meetings: Schedule regular check-ins to discuss progress and address any issues.
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o Communication Tools: Use tools like Microsoft Teams or Slack for quick and efficient communication.
o Document meeting items in the “meeting log”
• Utilize Comments and Notes in Excel
o In-Cell Comments: Use Excel’s comment feature to leave notes and feedback directly in the cells.
o Notes Section: Create a separate sheet for detailed notes and instructions, if not part of the meeting log.
• Implement Version Control
o Track Changes: Use Excel’s version history to keep track of changes and revert to previous versions if needed.
o Backup Copies: Regularly save backup copies to prevent data loss.
• Standardize Formatting and Naming Conventions
o Consistent Formatting: Agree on a standard format for data entry to maintain consistency.
o Naming Conventions: Use clear and consistent naming conventions for data labels.
o Standardize formatting