What is DFSS and How does Quality during Design Relate?

We explore the history, philosophy, and methodology of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and explore how it relates to Quality during Design (hint: they’re not the same).

Six Sigma

We dissect the acronyms DMAIC and DMADV, revealing how these methodologies are blueprints for achieving excellence. From statistics to Motorola’s legendary quality standards and other history of six sigma, you’ll begin to see how DFSS may relate with your organization’s current design development processes.

Quality during Design

Quality during Design is not DFSS. It can be part of DFSS or any other product development process. Quality during Design is a philosophy that emphasizes the benefits of cross-functional team involvement and a methodology that uses quality tools to refine design concepts early on. Quality tools bridge the gap between team communication and innovative concept development. We review why skipping the crucial steps of questioning and investigating can lead to missed opportunities.

As we navigate through the essential stages of product development, we invite you to join us on this enlightening path to creating impactful and high-quality solutions that stand the test of time—and the marketplace.

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Exposing The Hidden Flaws of FMEA and Risk Matrices: Advancing Your Risk Assessment

In the realm of risk assessment and management, traditional tools like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk matrices have been widely accepted as the norm. However, beneath the surface of these established methods lie hidden flaws of FMEA and risk matrices that can significantly impact the effectiveness of risk analysis and decision-making processes. The latest podcast episode takes a deep dive into these issues, offering listeners an exploration of the challenges posed by conventional risk assessment techniques.

The episode emphasizes the importance of staying informed and adapting to new methods in the ever-evolving landscape of risk management. By doing so, professionals can ensure that they are not only equipped to handle current challenges but also prepared to meet the demands of the future.

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Getting Information for Product Design with Fred Schenkelberg (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts) – Part 2

Dianna Deeney interviews Fred Schenkelberg about getting information for product design, focusing on reliability engineering in new products.

This episode is part 2 of 2.

This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts”. Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects. We discuss their viewpoints and perspectives regarding new products, the values they bring to new product development, and how they’re involved and work with product design engineering teammates.

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