Guideline for Decision Rules: Considering Measurement Uncertainty in Determining Conformance to Specifications

These guidelines provide terminology and specify the content that must be addressed when stating a decision rule used for deciding the acceptance or rejection of a product according to specification. The intent of these guidelines is to facilitate the development of understanding between suppliers and customers regarding measurement uncertainty in the decision to accept or to reject a product. These guidelines provide suggestions for decision rules when considering measurement uncertainty in determining conformance to specifications. Applying these guidelines can assist businesses in avoiding disagreements with customers and suppliers about conformance to specifications and in managing costs associated with conformance decisions.