Optimization impossible?
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Quality function deployment is discussed with reference to the influence of customers' requirements in achieving an ideal product design. Studies to assess this approach using the Impossibility Theorem and house of quality matrix are described.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2000
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A case study of process improvement at a Pennsylvania University
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A study of the use of process improvement as a quality tool at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is discussed. The methods applied and the resulting changes to their operation are described.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2000
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Planning data configuration for statistical analysis
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The use of statistical analysis as a quality management tool is discussed. Improvements can be made to its effectiveness by ensuring that when the data is collected it retains its independence.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2000
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