Question

Which statistical technique integrates product design and manufacturing process?

(a) Tree analysis

(b) Problem solving techniques

(c) Quality function deployment

(d) Taguchi approach

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Question is taken from Tools and Techniques of TQM in portion Measuring Machines & Total Quality Management of Engineering Metrology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) Taguchi approach

Explanation: Taguchi’s approach for quality combines statistical methods and engineering to achieve rapid movement in quality and cost by optimising the design of a product. It integrates manufacturing process and product design.