What is Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)?Unlike Six Sigma DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma is not a methodology in and of itself. Rather, it is a set of best practices and tools which, when integrated into a product / process development process, increases an organization's ability to meet its customers' requirements in a timely, cost-effective manner.
As the name suggests, DFSS is about design. DFSS saves costs in part because the cost of making a change increases exponentially during the lifecycle of a development project (as shown on the left).
The Difference Between DMAIC and DFSSSix Sigma DMAIC is concerned about reducing defects in the output of a process. DFSS is concerned about the ability of the design process to produce a product or service that meets customer requirements with an expected level of defects.
DFSS clearly applies to the design of products such as automobiles, computers and toasters, but it is also applied to the design of business processes such as order entry, collection and delivery.
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MoreSteam's Design for Six Sigma Courses
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How is the Design for Six Sigma course organized?
Laid out in a modular design of six sessions, the DFSS course is available in two versions: Product Design and Process Design. While there is no established, definitive DFSS methodology (as DMAIC has become the standard for Six Sigma), we can easily customize this course for corporate customers who wish to have it align with a specific DFSS roadmap, including DMADV and DCDOV. Individual students receive the standard DCDOV roadmap.
 At the core of the course are the principles of understanding customer requirements, translation of requirements (QFD), design concept generation and evaluation, and development of predictive transfer functions. The DFSS course also covers design optimization, robust design, and incorporates some Lean concepts (e.g., continuous flow, identifying waste, value stream maps) for Design for Lean Six Sigma (DfLSS).
As with all MoreSteam.com courses, we deliver the content on-demand in a highly interactive and practice-oriented environment, with instructor support and world class instructional design. You can start or stop any of the sessions at any point - content is delivered on-demand according to your schedule. These are just a few of the benefits of high-quality, online (or Web-based) learning.
The Sigma Lake™ Simulation MoreSteam.com's DFSS Sigma Lake simulation incorporates the surprisingly sophisticated Roller Coaster Tycoon® 2 computer video game to provide you with an engaging learning platform. What's more fun than designing roller coasters?
This simulation uses patent-pending design, and includes rich Voice of the Customer data, wide-open playing fields of design options, and an integrated financial model for evaluation of design effectiveness.
When you enroll in either version of the course, you will automatically receive Roller Coaster Tycoon 2, and if you order the Product Design version of the course, you will also receive Design Expert software and the RSM Simplified textbook.
What Does A Graduate Receive?
Upon completion of this course (review of all lessons and completion of quiz modules), MoreSteam will provide you with a certificate of training completion. By completing this course, you will earn CEUs or
PDUs of credit.
Why Online Training Is Better
There are many reasons why you should consider e-Learning over a more traditional instructor-led course. The top three benefits of e-Learning are:
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Online learning has a lower cost, saving you money both directly and indirectly.
e-Learning means no travel expenses, and you can study during the natural business downtime. Online training brings the knowledge directly to you, no matter where you choose to study.
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MoreSteam emphasizes practice, helping you shift from competence to confidence.
Our courses are not PowerPoint slides adapted for online viewing. We've designed them using the best practices for how adults learn and retain information, including interactive exercises, mixed media, responsive quizzes, and simulations.
- With content-on-demand, you have complete scheduling flexibility.
You control the pace of the action. You can optimize your time investment by skipping sections with familiar content and spending more time on more difficult material. You can revisit any lesson whenever you please.
Why Choose MoreSteam.com For Your DFSS Training?
MoreSteam.com is the leader in Lean Six Sigma online training, because we strive to exceed the needs of our students and customers and provide them with the best possible content, technology, and online learning experience.
MoreSteam.com was launched in the year 2000 in response to the high cost of traditional Six Sigma training and tools, and has now trained over 250,000 Lean Six Sigma professionals. Our materials are preferred by major partner universities and consultancies, and our course content is regularly reviewed and approved by the American Society
for Quality (ASQ).
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