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SIX SIGMA What Are Taguchi
Methods?
Design for Six Sigma
Dr. Genichi Taguchi
Robust Engineering
Benefits and Success
Robust Design
Stories
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Interactions,
SPC Optimization, And
Measurement Strategies
QFD
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Implementation
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Taguchi Methods is a system of cost-driven quality
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engineering that emphasizes the effective application of
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QS-9000 engineering strategies rather than advanced statistical
techniques. Taguchi Methods For
ISO 9000 Problem Solving
PPAP It includes both upstream and shop-floor quality
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engineering. Manufacturing Process
APQP
Control
8D Problem Solving Upstream methods efficiently use small-scale experiments
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Shop-floor techniques provide cost-based, real-time
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methods for monitoring and maintaining quality in
Problem Solving (4
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Days)

Taguchi Methods allow a company to rapidly and Register Now!

accurately acquire technical information to design and PRODUCTS &
produce low-cost, highly reliable products and processes. SERVICES
Its most advanced applications allow engineers to develop
flexible technology for the design and production of Upcoming Conferences
families of high quality products, greatly reducing
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research, development, and delivery time.
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In general, the farther upstream a quality method is
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applied, the greater leverage it produces on the
improvement, and the more it reduces the cost and time. ABOUT ASI
Most typical applications of Taguchi Methods thus far have
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1) Improving an existing product
2) Improving a process for a specific product History of ASI

Tremendous additional benefits can be derived from

improving the robustness of generic technology (in R&D)

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so that it is applicable to a family of present and future

products and processes. This application, called Robust
Technology Development, is currently being practiced by
only a few leading companies worldwide. Farther
downstream, Taguchi's methods for what he terms "on-
line" quality control (Manufacturing Process Control) can
achieve a more cost-effective process control.

Taguchi Methods require a new way of thinking about

product development. These methods differ from others in
that the methods for dealing with quality problems center
on the design stage of product development, and express
quality and cost improvement in monetary terms.

The key to competitive leadership is the timely

introduction of high quality products at the right price.
Achieving maximum efficiency and effectiveness in the
research and development process is critical to this effort.

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