How Taguchi’s Method Differs from an
Ad-hoc Design Process
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Organized Design Space
Search
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Clear Critical Parameter
Identification
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Focus on Parameter
Variation (Noise)
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Clear Stopping Criteria
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Robustness centered not
Failure Centered
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Reusable Method
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Concurrently Addresses
Manufacturing Variation
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Concurrent Design-Test
Not Design-Test-Fix
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Minimize Development
Time (Stops Fire Fighting)
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Corporate Memory
Through Documentation
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Encourages Technology
Development Through
System Understanding