Zero Acceptance Number Plans and Zero Defects

Abstract

Zero acceptance number plans (c = 0 plans) are sometimes described as the only appropriate method of acceptance sampling in an environment in which zero defects is a meaningful concept. Considers the operating characteristic curves of such plans, and evaluates their effectiveness in the presence of low levels of defects. Suggests a confidence interval approach to establish sample size for c = 0 plans. Refers to alternative approaches.

Citation

Smith, G.E. (1992), "Zero Acceptance Number Plans and Zero Defects", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 9 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001648