NP Chart with SigmaXL

By Lean Sigma Corporation

What is an NP Chart with SigmaXL?

The NP chart with SigmaXL is a control chart monitoring the count of defectives. It plots the number of defectives in one subgroup as a data point. The subgroup size of the NP chart is constant. The underlying distribution of this control chart is binomial distribution.

Plot an NP Chart with SigmaXL

Data File: “NP” tab in “Sample Data.xlsx”

Steps to plot an NP chart with SigmaXL:

  1. Select the entire range of data
  2. Click SigmaXL -> Control Charts -> Attribute Charts -> NP
  3. A new window named “NP-Chart” appears with the selected range automatically populated into the box under “Please select your data”.
  4. Click “Next>>”
  5. A new window named “NP-Chart” pops up.
  6. Select “Fail” as the “Numeric Data Variable (Y)”
    Enter “50” as the “Subgroup Size”
  7. Check the checkbox of “Tests of Special Causes”
  8. Click “OK>>”
  9. The NP chart appears in the newly generated tab “NP-Chart (1)”.
    NP Chart with SigmaXL

NP Chart Diagnosis

Model summary: Four data points fall beyond the upper control limit. We conclude that the NP chart is out of control. Further investigation is needed to determine the special causes that triggered the unnatural pattern of the process.

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About Lean Sigma Corporation

Lean Sigma Corporation is a trusted leader in Lean Six Sigma training and certification, boasting a rich history of providing high-quality educational resources. With a mission to honor and maintain the traditional Lean Six Sigma curriculum and certification standards, Lean Sigma Corporation has empowered thousands of professionals and organizations worldwide with over 5,300 certifications, solidifying its position and reputation as a go-to source for excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.