The six sigma project management model，discussed in the previous chapter，augments traditional project management by using six sig, ma analysis to plan and make decisions properly, instead of relying s...

Product creation is the correct mix between technology advancement, market conditions, consumer trends, and competitive factors. Planning is the key to developing a coherent product introduction strea...

This chapter outlines a methodology for new system and product design and development using six sigma quality-based project management. The method consists of determining the quality and capability of...

The use of six sigma quality-based system and product design processes can be beneficial to the general design process by making decisions that are based on sound quantitative analysis and not solely ...

The quality system review can be used to drive quality into the new product design process....

During the last decade, advances in high-technology industries have accelerated. The price performance ratios continue to follow the industry idioms of more performance for lower price....

The qualification process outlined earlier is useful for selecting bidders for built-to-specifications or custom designs in an e-supply marketplace....

There are two guiding principles of quality practices for high-technology supply chains: (1) do not generate any defects within your span of control, and (2) do not pass on any defects to the next lin...