The use of multivariate technology ensures that process deviations are detected rapidly and efficiently. The entire process is summarized in just a few concise and information rich plots eliminating the need to sift through hundreds of individual control charts. Furthermore, the root cause of any observed deviation is just a click away using Umetrics' software.

Norske Skog Inc. has reduced the number of shut downs 5 fold with a multivariate early warning system in the screening operation. Several controllers are monitored using a multivariate signal analyzer.