Research and Development (R &D) Improvement System is built
around:
Design for Six Sigma DFSS
▪ DMADV
▪ Taguchi Robust Design
Design for Six Sigma focuses on reducing process
variation/defects and sensitivity to environmental factors.
Smaller variation resulting in better product/service quality
& consistent performance.
Lean Product Design LPD
▪ Toyota Design System
▪ Boeing Lean R&D Initiative
Lean Product Design improving speed of value flow by
eliminating wastes and achieving faster process speed, shorter
lead time and quicker new product launch.
Design Lean Sigma is integration of two proven techniques,
namely Design for Six Sigma and Lean Product Design.
