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ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
A special project application that companies have called for recently is Root Cause analysis. We are working on a publication on this topic, as we are seeing challenges for organizations. If you have ideas you would like to share or contribute, forward them to us and we can discuss them.
DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (DOE) - BEYOND THE TOOLS
We were asked recently by a local trade organization to develop a practical one day training class for DOE. Too many statistics and too many toys to "experiment" with can cloud the ability to translate the tools into the real world. Check back on the website to find out the dates as they become available.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK
In March, we presented at the American Society for Quality, Minnesota Conference on guidelines for Excellence in New Product Development. It has now been added to the publications section of our website. Let us know of any thoughts that you have on this topic. We expect a lot of activity in this area for some time.
DESIGNING A TEST IS NOT DOE
More and more, people will say "we are running a Design of Experiment" (DOE). A short investigation often indicates they are saying the word and not much more. To quickly know the reality, ask "how many factors and what resolution?"
REQUIREMENTS - FROM NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TALK
As I was preparing for a talk in March, I was reminded of the challenge of requirements. I did some research in my numerous project management books. There is a gap where many of us live.
TIME IS MONEY - AND MONEY TALKS
These simple one-month class projects at St. Thomas saved on average 3 months of real project schedule. The recent DOE class at St. Thomas had 7 projects save a total of $328k.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD) PRESENTATION
At the March 14 ASQ conference, Perry will be presenting an "Excellence Framework for New Product Development." The post-recession economy will be sparked by Innovation, yet it is full of challenges. If you want progress in these areas, give us a call to discuss your situation.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ONLINE SURVEY PARTICIPATION
Use the following link by the end of March to join in the survey or find it on our website. All participants that provide an email address will receive a copy of the final results.
VIRTUAL DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (DOE)
I helped with the following paper published through the University of Minnesota in 2003. It shows the benefit of using DOE with a computer simulation. If you would like to understand the science behind your product performance, give us a call to find out how.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD) PRESENTATION
I recently ran across a statement I made 10 years ago while giving a presentation - "DOE can be used for anything, but not for everything!" The point is proper application and problem identification are key. My class and my process are the only places where I know it is covered.
SOFTWARE REVIEW - MINITAB V16
The most recent version of Minitab statistical software has a few things to be aware of. First is the "tool assistant" to help coach you through the tool options. Split-plot designs are added for DOE. Finally, they have included a tolerance interval calculation.
INNOVATION VIDEO
I have found an interesting website called TED. The link gives some interesting thoughts regarding innovation. Let me know your thoughts on this video!
FDA 510K PROCESS REVIEW - PERSPECTIVE
This month an agency panel released a report of potential changes to the new product approval process. I believe the core change is going to be in handling "extreme" products. Expect additional guidelines established for clinical, manufacturing, and design data expectations for new product categories.
BOOK REVIEW - TAKING A NEW JOB
I found a resource that helps new leaders create a transition plan. Pick up "The First 90 Days" and share your thoughts with me about how you benefited.
MORE NETWORKING
If you are looking for a job, let me know. There are 2 hot positions I have heard about. One is for a Project Manager and the other is for a Quality Assurance person.
GOOD NETWORKING - ON THE RADIO
On May 19, Perry will again be interviewed on the Peter McClellan show (AM 1570) from 4-5 pm. People tell me that I am a good networker, and many ask for help in finding jobs. From my experiences, I have some tips that can make it effective and less stressful for you.
DOE SOFTWARE REVIEW - DX8
You will benefit most from the new Design Expert V8 DOE software if you use Optimal Designs or Mixture Designs. One common use area that has been modified is how center points are used in the factorial analysis. If you get confused, feel free to shoot us an email.
RISK MANAGEMENT - IN PERSON
On March 8 and 9, Perry will be presenting at the Minnesota Quality Conference on Risk Management.
ARTICLE - PLACEBO
Everyone knows about the placebo effect, but what about the use of it! The following link has a short summary about the work - it is interesting to consider regardless of the testing that you are doing.
Placebo article link
UPCOMING CLASSES - CLINICAL STUDY DESIGN
In March, Perry starts co-teaching a Clinical Studies class at St. Thomas. We also have Measurement System Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Minitab sessions taking place.
COACHING - ON THE RADIO
12/16, 5-6 pm, AM 1570, "Coaching in Business Problem Solving"
PAY BY CREDIT CARD - ON THE WEB
New website launching soon. Includes credit card payment for small projects.
UPCOMING CLASSES - DOE
15th year of Design of Experiments class at St. Thomas.
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