Roadmap for product development based on design for six sigma method

Abstract

Purpose The Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology is one of the most important to achieving excellence in an organization’s product development process. This paper aims to propose a roadmap for product development based on the DFSS for the consumer durables manufacturing industries. The proposed roadmap presents a systematic approach to the phases of the product development process, integrating the statistical techniques and quality tools that should be used in each phase. Design/methodology/approach This study presents a detailed roadmap for product development, which was built by identifying gaps in the DFSS methods, based on previous studies on the subject. In this step, the opportunities are provided in all phases from creation to discontinuation of the product in the market. In addition, the roadmap presented was validated by team of stakeholders in the product development process of different industrial companies. Findings The proposed roadmap for the product development process based on six sigma design suggests a visual tool with sequential steps and techniques that allow you to follow the evolution of the development process from idea conception until the product is discontinued in the market. Identifying the priorities of organizations, especially the consumer, regarding the quality and reliability of the product. Practical implications The roadmap seeks to facilitate an understanding of the important stages of the product development process and to provide an approach to improving and optimizing the product before the manufacturing process step through the principles of DFSS methodology. This research provides a guide step by step to apply statistical techniques and quality tools in the product development process to achieve high quality and six sigma level in the manufacturing process. Originality/value The proposed roadmap of this research combines design for sigma and product development concepts, covering a wide spectrum of relevant activities that include the product development process, the application of statistical techniques and the design of high-quality durable consumer goods to match manufacturing technologies.

The link between lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 for product development process: a systemic approach

“…They propose methodologies for incorporating LM to develop sustainable products (Dahmani et al. , 2022), utilise statistical techniques and quality tools in different phases of the PDP (Francisco et al. , 2022) and explore the moderating role of LM in quality performance (Marodin et al.…”

“…Throughout the phases of the PDP, integrating external knowledge with internal knowledge plays a crucial role in enhancing design quality and MP for new products, fostering synergy within the organisation (Benitez et al, 2022). Notably, several authors have suggested that LM principles can serve as catalysts for achieving superior market performance in the PDP (de Toledo et al, 2023;Dahmani et al, 2022;Francisco et al, 2022;Oliveira et al, 2022;Reis et al, 2021;Varl et al, 2020;Marodin et al, 2018). Therefore, the objective of our study is to investigate the potential positive association between LM and the various phases of the PDP, focussing on improving efficiency in terms of MP.…”

“…The studies linking LM to the PDP encompass performance evaluations (de Toledo et al, 2023), maturity assessments (Oliveira et al, 2022;Sassanelli et al, 2020) and investigations into the impact of LM practices and principles on innovation (Marodin et al, 2018;Reis et al, 2021). They propose methodologies for incorporating LM to develop sustainable products (Dahmani et al, 2022), utilise statistical techniques and quality tools in different phases of the PDP (Francisco et al, 2022) and explore the moderating role of LM in quality performance Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 in PDP (Marodin et al, 2018). Scholarly articles have delved into various aspects of the relationship between I4.0 and PDP.…”

Konference doktorandů na Vysoké škole finanční a správní 2023: Prezentace výsledků společenskovědního výzkumu s ekonomickými a finančními efekty (10. ročník) = Doctoral Student Conference at the University of Finance and Administration 2023: Results presentation of social science research with economic and financial effects (10th annual conference)

“…The Design For Six Sigma (hereinafter referred to as "DFSS") methodology and other "six sigma" methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is one of the most important to achieving excellence in an organization's product development process (Francisco et al, 2022).…”