Design for Six Sigma: In Technology and Product Development

Foreword

Once in a while an idea evolves from merely a good concept to the inspiration for real change. The continued search for the "new, best way" can sometimes divert attention from the development of existing ways to a higher standard. Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) is such a development. It marries the notion of doing things right the first time with the belief in the importance of leadership in making things better.

DFSS is based on the foundation that design is a team sport in which all appropriate organizational functions need to participate. Each key function needs to apply its appropriate science. The key function in product design is typically the core engineering team. In information systems design it will be the core information technology ...