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Chapter
5

Design for Six Sigma Project
Algorithm

5.1 Introduction
The design project is the core of DFSS deployment and has to be exe-
cuted consistently using a process, an algorithm, that lays out the
DFSS principles, tools, and methods within the company development
processes. This chapter is intended primarily to achieve this task in
order to support the black belt (BB) and the BB’s team and the func-
tional champion in project execution. As such, the material presented
herein should be viewed and used as a generic template, a design algo-
rithm, with ample flexibility for customization to fit the deploying com-
pany’s specific needs. We choose the word algorithm over the word
process to emphasize the consistency and repeatability of the DFSS
approach. The DFSS algorithm is a high-level perspective of an itera-
tive team-oriented process to design and embody solutions that con-
sistently exceed expectations at Six Sigma quality level or higher. This
vision can be accomplished by integrating design best practices, reduc-
ing design vulnerabilities using design axioms, and permitting a bal-
ance between creativity and discipline with accountability and
flexibility. This algorithm provides the roadmap with tools and admin-
istrative details required for a smooth and successful initial DFSS
deployment experience.
The flowchart presented in Fig. 5.1 depicts the proposed DFSS algo-
rithm. The algorithm objective is to develop design entities with
unprecedented customer wants, needs (expectations), and delights for
its total life at Six Sigma quality level. This algorithm is based on the
integrated theoretical frameworks of this book.

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