Understanding the product: Backtracking the QFD connections via the product structure
DS 101: Proceedings of NordDesign 2020, Lyngby, Denmark, 12th - 14th August 2020
Year: 2020
Editor: Mortensen, N.H.; Hansen, C.T. and Deininger, M.
Author: Johansson, Roger
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: Dalarna University
Section: Modularity
Page(s): 10
DOI number: https://doi.org/10.35199/NORDDESIGN2020.14
ISBN: 9781912254088
Abstract
Literature is pointing out the subjectivity when using QFD. a method is developed and explored with the aim to try to backtrack and verify the QFD connections via the product structure and thereby reduce the uncertainty. The method calculates a connection strength value for the QFD by summoning connection strength values for three matrices: customer requirements to functions, the functions to technical solutions and technical solutions to product properties.The test shows some promising results but also shows sources to uncertainty.
Keywords: quality function deployment (QFD), integrated product development, decision making