Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.1Q
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:QFD- style matrixes for S contracting is to be framed along with the assumptions made are to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
QFD Analysis: Quality function deployment: Modeling the mathematical correlations between customer’s perception of a product and its technical design specifications.
It is defined as a procedure and set of tools that are used to successfully define the requirements of the customer and transform them into detailed engineering specifications and plans to produce the products that achieve those requirements.
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The American Society for Quality (ASQ) defines quality as "the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy given needs".
a) Comment on this definition - is there anything you would add or change to improve it?
b) Describe two statistical tools or quantitative methods that might be employed to quantify an organization's ability to meet customer expectations, Be sure to include an explanation of how, specifically, each tool or method enables the accurate assessment of organizational output (product or service).
The following table lists all costs of quality incurred by Sam’s Surf Shop last year.
Annual inspection costs
$155,000
Annual cost of scrap materials
286,000
Annual rework cost
34,679
Annual cost of quality training
456,000
Annual warranty cost
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Annual testing cost
543,000
What was Sam’s appraisal cost for quality last year?
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Chapter 3 Solutions
Practical Operations Management
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