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This effort introduces the concept of an Integrated Quality System (IQS) as a means for controlling the quality of information processed within a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) system. A generalized methodology has been developed for planning and controlling the quality of both the information generation process and the resulting product of these processes. This methodology is based on modeling the data transformation operations and applying the phases of a sequential, closed-loop control process, called a "quality control (QC)window", to perform all of the functions of a control cycle.","The specific application involves control of the content of recorded on-hand inventory levels. A reduction in the discrepancies between recorded on-hand and physical on-hand inventory levels is sought as improved cycle counting procedures are developed.","Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-15T21:41:35Z (GMT). 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