July 2007
Beginner to intermediate
864 pages
25h 9m
English
By Bill Jewett
This article characterizes basic elements that contribute to variations in the performance of products. The functional model is a foundation for analytical and empirical methods that improve product reliability and durability. Also, it’s a useful way to understand the valuable role played by stressful conditions in the development of products. With a focus on performance variability, root causes can be determined, leading to the development of improved robustness, with stressful laboratory conditions enabling problems to be found faster and solutions proven to be superior.
An objective of product development is to control performance ...
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