What is DFSS and How Does it Compare and Contrast to DMAIC?
Most often it is the DMAIC methodology that is used and involves bringing about improvements in the existing systems. Likewise, there are some organizations that are involved in constant innovation of new products and services. This is the core concept of DFSS – which stands for Design for Six Sigma. The DFSS approach is one of designing a new product or service to achieve Six Sigma quality. What is DFSS? The DMAIC methodology has universal acceptance. DFSS is more focused on developing new products or redesigning them. Development is mostly done from scratch, or may sometimes involve redesigning of a specific product. You will find different definitions of DFSS for different organizations. DFSS is an approach more than a methodology. The expected Six Sigma level is at least 4.5 (i.e. approximately 1 defect per thousand opportunities), but can be 6 depending upon the product. A complete understanding of CTQ and customer needs is a must for achieving this level before designing and impl
