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Publications
This section contains a mix of useful essays, presentations and current events involving Perry's Solutions. Each publication is intended to provide you with relevant and helpful information and give you a feel for the knowledge, dedication and work ethic we can bring to your business.
Newsletters
DEMING'S 14 POINTS
Deming is recognized for his 14 Points for Management. A few click with me. 1. End the practice of awarding business on the basis of price tag.
[As a consultant, companies avoid hiring because they can do it themselves – but they lose value. Long term cost is much higher.] 2. Drive out fear.
[Still see so many examples of fear-based management. Massive negative impacts.] 3. Remove barriers that rob people of their right to pride of
workmanship (no merit raises) [these practices kill motivation. Always have.] Thoughts?
DESIGN NEWS ARTICLE - DOE IN R&D
Over the years, we have written over 20 articles about advanced and fresh product development topics. Recently, we noticed we did not address
how we got started. Things began by using Design of Experiments in R&D. This was not normal! It is also extremely powerful.
Are you gaining the DOE benefits available?
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS - DO YOUR BEST
I was recently reading a book called “The Four Agreements.” One of the sections focuses on “doing your best.” When performing problem solving, I
hear people talk about “doing everything we can” or “doing enough.” The first comment can never be satisfied and is setting up for failure. The second
statement is a minimal attitude and is certain to miss the capabilities that exist. However, doing your best is a reasonable expectation. It is important
to consider our best can vary day to day. Maybe we are tired or new to a topic. It is not to do your best ever, but simply based on the current situation. Be the best you.
Projects
Product Sensitivity Analysis using Design of Experiments (2021 Minnesota Quality Conference [ASQ] and 2022 Minnesota Reliability Consortium [MRC])
YouTube recording and slides for Product Sensitivity Analysis using Design of Experiments
Aligning DOE with FDA Expectations (2017 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])
Design DOE Case Study - cooling
Manufacturing DOE Case Study - welding
DOE In Industrial Testing (2009 White Paper)
Product Understanding (2017 Minnesota Reliability Consortium [MRC])
Innovation in Manufacturing (2012 Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association [CMMA])
Faster New Product Learning Cycles with Project Risk, Marketing Tests and Strategic Testing (2024 Product Development and Management Association [PDMA])
Why Use DOE Upstream in Design (2013 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])
YouTube recording and slides for Why Use DOE Upstream in Design
Root Cause Analysis (2012 Life Science Alley [LSA])
3 Factor, Full Factorial Template
4 Factor, Full Factorial Template
Reliability and DOE (1998 Minnesota Reliability Consortium [MRC])
Does Experimental Design/ DOE Work in Software (2018 Product Camp)
Design DOE Case Study - User Complaint Resolution
Manufacturing DOE Case Study - New Equipment Set Up
DOE in Secondary Operations for Plastic Parts (2024 Society of Plastics Engineers)
DOE Expectations for Tier I and II Medical Industry Suppliers (2007 Biomedical Focus Conference)
Accelerating a Predictable Validation Process (2020 American Society for Quality [ASQ])
Avoiding Design Loops in New Product Development (2012 Professional Development Summit [ASQ])
Practical Monte Carlo Analysis (2021 Minnesota Reliability Consortium [MRC])
Program Management
Introducing New Technology with Reduced Risk (2022 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])Quality Culture for Product Design Success (2021 Minnesota Quality Conference [ASQ])
YouTube recording and slides for Quality Culture for Product Design Success
Best Practices for Robust Product and Service Design (2019 Product Development and Management Association [PDMA])
Excellence Framework for New Product Development (2011 Minnesota Quality Conference [ASQ])
Systematic Innovation (2016 Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Minneapolis Meet Up Group)
Project Management Case Study - Medical Device
Project Management Case Study - Defense
Risk Management in Process Development (2022 Engineering and Quality Forum - MAPP and ARPM)
Medical Device Project Management Best Practices (2024 Medical Design and Manufacturing West Conference [MDM West])
Requirements in Innovative Environments (2013 Professional Development Summit [ASQ])
YouTube recording and slides for Requirements in Innovative Environments
Resourcing Improvement Projects (2020 Minnesota Quality Conference [ASQ])
YouTube recording and slides for Resourcing Improvement Projects
Getting the Best from your Engineers (2014 Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Minneapolis Meet Up Group)
DOE in Cost Estimating (1998 Society of Cost Estimating Analysts [SCEA])
Program Management in Education (2008 American Society for Engineering Education [ASEE])
Bringing Your Product Performance To Next Level (2018 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])
Is Risk Management Valuable for Me (2010 Minnesota Quality Conference [ASQ])
Risk Management Lessons Learned (2022 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])
DOE in New Product Development (2001 Biomedical Focus Conference)
Project Management Best Practices (2019 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])
Training
The Failure of QFD (2023 Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis [Also known as MDM])Feasibility Studies and Process Design (2021 IMDA / TopCon Conference)
Experimental Design in Systematic Innovation (2017 Product Camp)
Just Say NO to the Johnson Transformation (2022 White Paper)
Robust Design (2015 American Society of Mechanical Engineers [ASME] and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Conferences [IEEE])
t-Test Explanation (2009 White Paper)
ANOVA Explanation (2011 White Paper)
Connecting FMEA and DOE (2007 Minnesota Reliability Consortium [MRC])
Communicating Statistical Information (2012 Association of Clinical Research Professionals Bootcamp)
Is DOE a Part of Lean? (2007 Minnesota Quality Conference [ASQ])
Why the Catapult is a Poor Teaching Tool for DOE (2016 White Paper)
3 Factor, Full Factorial Template
4 Factor, Full Factorial Template
Decision Making with Data (2012 Performance Excellence Network - Formerly Minnesota Council for Quality [PEN and MCQ)
YouTube recording and slides for Decision Making with Data
Risk Management for Project Execution (2021 Medical Design and Manufacturing Conference [MDM])
Design News Columns
Unstable Product Requirements Are Driving Me Crazy! (May 2023)
No (Product Development) Vacancy (July 2023)
Strategic Testing During Development (September 2023)
Why Did My Test Fail? (November 2023)
Stop Wasting Your Technical Talent - Part 1 (January 2024)
Stop Wasting Your Technical Talent - Part 2 (March 2024)
Newspaper and Magazine Articles
Risk Management Means So Much More Than Compliance (MD+DI, October 2021)
Bringing Never Been Done Before Technologies to Customers (Design News, October 2022)
Feasibility Studies and Process Development (Plastics Decorating, July/ Aug 2021)
Engineering Top Performance (Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 2011)
Take Device Performance to the Next Level (MD+DI, September 2018)
Trend Analysis to Acquire Knowledge and Increased Volumes (Plastics Decorating, Fall 2012)
Manufacturer Source Selection Interview (Protolabs Interview, 2017)
What Will 2019 Bring MedTech (MD+DI Interview, December 2018 - Perry's Comments Begin on Page 5)
New Coach (St. Cloud Times Interview, November 18, 2014)
Risk Management in Process Development (Inside Rubber, 2022 - Begins on Page 6)
Developing Raw Technology (MD+DI, March 2020)
Avoiding Coaching Burnout (MaxOne Interview, January, 2022)
Avoid Consequences of an Experiment Gone Wrong (MD+DI, August 2017)
The Value of Quality Function Deployment in New Product Development (Plastics Decorating, Spring 2015)
The Challenges of 3D Printing in a Regulated Industry (Plastics Today, September 2023)
MedTech Trends to Watch 2020 (MD+DI Interview, December 2019 - Perry's Comments are on Page 9 and 13)
Learning Approach to Equipment Set Up (Plastics Decorating, Jan/ Feb 2017)
Beware: 10 Things that Should Scare a Medtech Startup (MD+DI, June 2020)
The 3 Key Risks of 3D Printing Medical Devices (Design News, April 2019)
DOE Brings Benefits to Process Design (Plastics Business, Fall 2012)
Creative by Design (American Society for Quality, August 2015)
Design of Experiments in R&D (Design News, March 2023)
Podcasts and Radio Interviews
May 2016 Accendo Reliability Podcast (link provides access to entire series) "Robust Design Insight"
November 14, 2011, 4-5 pm, Business AM 1570, "How to Take Your Business to the Next Level"
August 2017 Accendo Webinar "Practical Application of Design Of Experiments - Full Slides and Webinar window available for free members on the Accendo website"
December 16, 2009, 5-6 pm, Business AM 1570, "Coaching in Business Problem Solving"
April 2022 Apex Ridge Podcast "Risk Analysis in New Product Development" - scroll down below header and hit play
May 19, 2010, 4-5 pm, Business AM 1570, "Good Networking"
Videos and Video Briefs
Each brief includes several videos to expand on the topics for each subject. Pick an area of interest to improve your understanding and ability to apply.
Seven Simple Tools for Problem Solving In my first training class about process improvement they talked about the Seven Simple Tools of Problem Solving. They are all still highly relevant building blocks.
Manufacturing Projects How do we approach a manufacturing project - to address it permanently yet with limited scrap and downtime.
Achieving Innovation Companies want to be creative and innovative. How can Design of Experiments help with that? You might be surprised.
Overcoming Development Challenges When a project experiences a challenge, what do you do? What should you do? We explore this topic - a key to successful New Product Development.
Project Execution Are the projects executed valuable? Here are case studies at various phases of the process.
Program Management How can effectiveness be improved with New Product Development? What are keys to success.
Underused Product Development Tools When involved in new product development, we have no time for wasting time. What tools should we be interested in?
Decision Making Bias How can we reduce the unintended biases and improve our overall decision making processes?
Training Effectiveness How do we create a valuable training program? How can we spot a bad one?
Our DOE Process - Decision Making Focus Too often Design of Experiments is presented as a series of tools. Instead, it is best used as a decision making methodology.
Achieving Robust Design Creating a Robust Design is of high interest. How can you make it happen? Can you do it cost effectively? We can provide a design or process that meets the level of robustness that you desire and maintain your schedule.
A listing of our YouTube videos, covering a range of topics, is provided below:
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