Accendo Reliability Webinar Series Linking Customer Needs to Product Requirements and Robust Design
Apr 8, 2025
Rob Allen, an expert in product and process excellence, shares insights on aligning customer needs with product requirements. He discusses the critical role of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in identifying essential quality metrics. The conversation then shifts to utilizing Design for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to enhance product reliability. Allen emphasizes team collaboration and communication as key factors in successful design, showcasing how adjusting features based on customer feedback can lead to innovative, market-leading products.
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Printer Example Links Needs to Design
- A printer example illustrated customer needs like avoiding paper jams and ensuring clear prints.
- This practical case linked specific product requirements to those needs for effective design focus.
Validate Requirements Thoroughly
- Validate product requirements by ensuring each customer need maps to at least one strong functional requirement.
- Add missing requirements or remove unnecessary ones to maintain comprehensive and valid coverage.
Define Requirements Clearly
- Define product requirements with clear output at input conditions.
- Include specific input conditions like paper type to make requirements complete and measurable.