Methodology for manufacturing improvement

The paper deals with the new CQT methodology approach to the improvement of the process control in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. The CQT methodology is based on the application of the selected methods and tools. The applied methods cover two key areas. The first area contains methods for description and modelling of processes. The second area contains methods for optimizing of processes. The used tools are focused on performance measurement and optimizing of process (optimizing of cost, process time and quality). This methodology supports process control towards quality; improvement, cost and processes time reduction. The paper shows main features of the CQT methodology on the practical example of the PCB manufacturing.