IEE 581 Six Sigma Methodology – Assignment 3 Sriram Arunachalam
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Case Study on Designing New Housing at the University of Miami using DMADV Approach
The method of Six Sigma mainly focuses on the variation reduction in the process that happen in any business, which helps to reach a higher customer satisfaction level. There are two main approach of six sigma that can be incorporated for this cause. They are DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) and DMADV (Define Measure Analyze Design Verify) [3]. The author of this paper focus mainly on the DMADV approach to design a new dorm concept at the University of Miami, and this is intended to provide a new roadmap for conducting a design for six sigma project. [1]
The prime reason for considering the DMADV is because it involves the operations of innovating new ideas and improving the existing idea or approach in any design. Also, it helps in identifying the threats that arise out of competition from fellow company in the field. Since there would be always an increase in competition due to growth in a number of organizations, each player must implement these methods of Six Sigma to improve their business model and attain success.
The major problem faced by the University of Miami in the process of allotting new dorm rooms to the pupils due to the sudden rise in the pupil enrollment and several policy changes in management has been addressed by the author in this paper. This policy includes making it mandatory for the new incoming freshmen to stay in the dorms. These problems are addressed by administration by implementing the DMADV approach of Six Sigma. [1]
Six Sigma Approach – DMADV:
Each and every step of the DMADV approach has been explored by the ...
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...y conceptual. But I sense that this might suffice as an initial tip and could help the multitudes who are carrying on the design procedure of these dorms. [2][5]
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1. Johnson, J. A., H. Gitlow, S. Widener, and E. Popovich. "Designing New Housing At The University Of Miami: A "Six Sigma"DMADV/DFSS Case Study." Quality Engineering 18.3 (2006): 299-323. Print.
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Lawson, Bryan. How Designers Think: The Design Process Demystified. 4th ed. Oxford: Architectural Press, 2006.
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2) Voice of the customer in the DFSS process is also a potential area for a collaboration of ideas. “In Design For Six Sigma, knowledge of the customer-centric requirements is a key input … to the design process,” said O’Dell. “And if you could use knowledge management tools to better understand what the customer is saying to sales people and service people, that information comes back to the folks who can make a difference in the design process.”
Lawson, Bryan. How Designers Think: The Design Process Demystified. NY: Architectural Press, 1980, 2007. Massachusetts: NECSI Knowledge Press, 2004.
As you can see from the figure the lean six sigma is customer driven, targets variation, focuses
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Sitnikov, C. (2012). Six sigma as a strategic tool for companies. Young Economists Journal / Revista Tinerilor Economisti, 94-102.
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In conclusion, the school should solve the housing problems for students regarding cost and small dormitories. To do so, the school should contract with apartments near Seattle central or extend the small dormitory. Furthermore, the school should stand up for student’s positions. The school should acknowledge the necessities of needing to improve these problems. If these problems are solved, students can put all their effort into studying and the school can retain competent students.
Aquije, Omar. “Most Community Colleges say Building Dorms is Good Plan.” Glens Falls Post-Star, 13 August. 2011. Web. 7 Nov 2013.
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