Design for Six Sigma

Course aim

To develop knowledge and skill in Design for Six Sigma and its application as a roadmap for product development.

Course content

Introduction, Necessary Statistical Background, The Six sigma Metric, Six Sigma Fundamentals, Aspects of Design for Six Sigma, Fundamentals of Experimental Design, Factorial Experiment, Two-level Full Factorial Design, Fractional Two-level Factorial Design, design optimisation: Taguchi's robust parameter design.

Textbook(s)

K.Yang and B.S Haik 2008, REFERENCE ONLY Design for Six Sigma, 2, McGraw Hill

Paul Keller 2004, Six Sigma Demystified, Self Teaching Guide, McGrawHill

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Homework, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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