Design for Six Sigma: In Technology and Product Development

Part II: Introduction to the Major Processes Used in Design For Six Sigma in Technology and Product Development

Chapter 4 Management of Product Development Cycle-TimeChapter 5 Technology Development Using Design For Six SigmaChapter 6 Product Design Using Design For Six SigmaChapter 7 System Architecting, Engineering, and Integration Using Design For Six Sigma

Design For Six Sigma integrates three major elements to attain the goals of product development (low cost, high quality, and rapid cycle-time):

1. A clear and flexible product development process
2. A balanced portfolio of tools and best practices
3. A disciplined use of project management methods

The product development process controls the macro-timing of what to do and when to do it using a ...