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Fall 2024
Aug 10, 2025 |
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| DEF 4533P - Effect to Cause Problem Solv |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2024
Learning Objectives: Learn to quickly define problem and project statements; Determine output response based on voice of customer (VOC) and verify measurement system; Understand the correct application of core tools: multi-vari, concentration diagrams, product response studies, Wilcoxon paired tests, zero origin tests, and Tukey rank order tests; Quantify dominant cause contribution using full factorial means up to 4 factors; Use confirmation tools to statistically prove identified root cause was correct; Change conventional thinking to use Effect to Cause, Convergent methods using non-parametric statistical tools; Understand how to identify sources of contrast, and how to best leverage that information to determine family of variation strategy; Understand the dynamics of problem solving to keep the team focused, and to better focus resources on the “possible” vs. “shotgun approaches”. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: Participants receive a notebook with lecture notes and a CD-ROM of reference material. |
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