Minitab is a Windows utility that lets users generate detailed graphs and diagrams based on statistical data. It is helpful for organizing and optimizing manufacturing operations. There is support for modern predictive analytics techniques.

Areas of use

Similar to MicroStrategy, this application can be used for planning all product development and distribution stages. You are able to construct and analyze complex business models. Moreover, it is possible to create and modify data clusters.

There are advanced visualization tools for viewing detailed heatmaps and boxplots. Users can work with ARIMA models and design classification trees with multiple variables.

It is important to mention that the free version of Minitab will expire after a 30-day trial period.

Process validation

You can evaluate the cost of manufacturing operations. Powerful instruments for analyzing production capabilities and calculating tolerance intervals are included. Tools for performing accelerated life tests are provided as well. You are able to build detailed charts for assessing the project feasibility and estimating the amount of required resources.

Features

free to download and use;
lets you plan and analyze business processes and manufacturing operations;
it is possible construct graphs and diagrams based on raw numerical values;
there are instruments for evaluating project cost and feasibility;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.