Lean Design of Experiments (Lean DOE)
Six Sigma and Lean Design for Six Sigma are initiatives that have had a huge impact on industry during the last 15 years. Classical Design of Experiments on the other hand was introduced nearly 100 years ago and has gradually evolved in the decades that followed. Thanks to powerful software, much has just changed in this arena. Computer generated designs allow us to conduct incredibly efficient experiments in comparison to classical full and fractional designs. Mixed levels for factors can be readily accommodated as well as infeasible experimental regions. More than two or three levels can be accommodated for factors. Multiple responses can be traded-off with ease.
With Lean Design for Six Sigma's focus on customer requirements and functional trees, Lean DOE approaches can be utilized to quickly optimize functions and assure adequate robustness.
In this session attendees will learn how to apply state-of-the-art Lean DOE approaches in the product and process development arena. Our instructors have taught thousands about these approaches and have lead many successful applications.

Efficient and effective application of experimental design require a blending of key skills. Knowledge of the relevant technologies, team communication skills, and some simple mathematical tools all come into play (in this session we rely upon the computer to crunch the numbers while we focus on interpretation of key graphics and output tables).

The following is an outline of the various topics covered in this 2 day course:

  • What is Lean DOE?
  • How recent developments in DOE can enhance experimental efficiency and effectiveness
  • Linking Lean DOE techniques with product design and development
  • Quick review of the fundamentals
  • Key planning issues
  • Orthogonal arrays
  • Obtaining reliable data
  • Graphical and statistical analysis
  • The basics of confirmation
  • What to do if you cannot pay the price of perfect orthogonality
  • What really is an interaction?
  • Why you cannot be cavalier about selection of levels
  • Replication, repetition, and energy
  • The basics of computer generated designs
  • Advantages of D-optimal and I-optimal designs
  • Determination of the number of unique trials
  • Specifying inclusions and exclusions
  • The setup of computer generated designs using leading software
  • What is the assumed model?
  • Analysis of computer generated designs using software
  • Numerous student exercises
  • The trade-off of multiple responses using co-optimization approaches
  • Residual analysis
  • Linking experimental objectives to functional trees
  • Computer generated designs and robustness objectives
  • Introduction to Neural Network analysis of complex datasets
  • Team exercises
  • Getting started on your applications

Fees: $1995 includes the text Engineering Today'sDesigned Experiments, Student Version of DOE Wisdom Software, and Participant Guide. Lunch and coffee breaks are provided each day.

$2695 includes all of the above plus the full version of DOE Wisdom Software (a $200 discount).

Using practical, hands-on applications, learn from the experts in Experimental Design how to successfully blend the best of Japanese and Western techniques.

Register Early - class sizes are limited for optimal interaction and instruction.

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