Applying Design for Six Sigma to Software and Hardware Systems

9. Identification of Critical Parameters and FMEA

Position within DFSS Flow

A vital focus of Six Sigma is to focus. For problem solving, this corresponds to focusing on a vital few within the DMAIC flow. For developing new products, the product team must be cognizant of all requirements; but to differentiate the product, manage risks, and ensure a successful new product launch, the team must focus on a vital few, measurable requirements, which are referred to as critical parameters.

This step and set of deliverables is aligned with the Requirement phase of the RADIOV DFSS process, the latter part of the Concept phase of the CDOV process, and to the transition from the Define to Measure phase of the DMADV process of DFSS. The DFSS flowchart, ...