Decision Making with Data
This video provides the live audio for our Decision Making with Data presentation. The audio had issues at the beginning but gets better. [Read more…]
Decision Making with Data
Experimental Design for New Product Development
How to Find What You Weren’t Looking For!
How to Find What You Weren’t Looking For!
Another name for this could be – Creativity in Design of Experiments. But our title seems to fit better. With DOE being a “structured” approach, how can it possibly provide creativity? In our New Product Development work, we have used DOE to experience creative breakthroughs. [Read more…]
Taguchi is Obsolete
Taguchi is Obsolete
With today’s software and problem solving methodologies, there is no reason to be teaching or using Taguchi methods. They have a range of limitations and assumptions, and better options exist and are easy to use. Watch this video to learn more! Avoid falling for the sales pitch for yesterdays tools. No reason to limit your options and your learning. [Read more…]
TRIZ – Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
TRIZ – Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
What is TRIZ and could it help you? We take a brief look and provide the basics of what it covers. Innovation is going to be key in the next several years as companies grow and emerge. [Read more…]
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation is vital for company and economic growth. What is it? How can you achieve it? We begin to explore this with you.
Agile New Product Development
Agile New Product Development
Agile has gained popularity as a software development tool, however it has also been implemented in hardware situations. What is unique about it? What are the core principles? Can I use those ideas with my existing methods? This video answers those and many more questions. [Read more…]
Design Of Experiments – Resolution and Aliasing Risks
Design Of Experiments – Resolution and Aliasing Risks
A key characteristic of Design of Experiments is the resolution. This is a concept that is often misunderstood, or not understood at all. We have attempted to provide a quick discussion so a user can determine if they are at risk. [Read more…]
How to Set Up a DOE
How to Set Up a DOE
To be innovative, you need to resolve competing requirements. How does someone do that through testing? Over 20 years ago, we created a process that has worked for us and countless others when applying Design of Experiments. These tidbits may help you accomplish more in your new product development.
Heartbeat of New Product Development
Heartbeat of New Product Development
Recognizing the heartbeat of product development will allow organizations to make the most of their resources. Using the right tools, at the right time, will lead to improved designs. This video talks in detail about what the heartbeat is made up of.
Why Use DOE
Why Use DOE
There are several reasons why DOE could be used. This video will provide those reasons and provide the support behind it. The reasons are beyond the traditional ideas. [Read more…]
Manufacturing Projects
How do I know your projects are valuable?
We have resolved many manufacturing issues. Why do I need DOE to do this? How can we better get to root cause? Each section below contains a 2-minute video to expand on the topic provided.
Why use Design Of Experiments?
Design of Experiments is the best tool for resolving problems when our science and experience fails us. Even if we are right, we also need to prove our approach works to others. Today that includes proof with statistical confidence. We need to be efficient to reduce excessive prototypes, scrap and downtime.
Achieving Innovation
We want to be more innovative – but how?
Many companies talk about their desire for Innovation. Can Design of Experiments (DOE) help in that process? Each section below contains a 2-minute video to expand on the topic provided.
Too often, we manage on hope
How often do we hear a design or process development team express optimism – “We are almost there!” And how long does that same response continue without progress? The key is to decide when we have tried long enough using informal methods. Predictability and confidence are important to achieve project success.
Overcoming Development Challenges
Overcoming Development Challenges
Many companies experience challenges during product development. Can Design of Experiments (DOE) help in that complicated set of activities? Each section below contains a 2-minute video to expand on the topic provided. [Read more…]
Project Execution
How do I know your projects are valuable?
We have executed and coached many projects. What benefit did they provide? Where can we help within the lifecycle of a project? Each section below contains a 2-minute video to expand on the case study topic provided. [Read more…]
Program Management
We have a critical project – what should we do?
There are many approaches to managing projects. What are the keys? How can we ensure our critical project is going to meet schedule and customer needs? Each section below contains a 2-minute video to expand on the topic provided.