{"product_id":"9780132712880","title":"Six Sigma for Technical Processes: An Overview for R\u0026D Executives, Technical Leaders and Engineering Managers","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse Six Sigma to achieve and sustain excellence in product development and commercialization! \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTo sustain growth and profitability, companies must tightly align product development and commercialization to fast-changing customer requirements. In this book, Clyde Creveling identifies the four process areas most crucial to doing so–and shows executives and managers how to optimize each of them. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCreveling introduces a Six Sigma-enabled workflow that encompasses strategic product\/technology portfolio definition and development, research and technology development (R\u0026amp;TD), tactical design engineering processes for commercialization, and operational production and service support. He presents tools, methods, and best practices for selecting the right projects, prioritizing them, and executing them rapidly, consistently, and successfully. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e   Integrate all key technical processes so they work together in harmony   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e   Create Phase\/Gate control plans for delivering products with minimal risk  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e   Establish scorecards for risk management in technical processes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Use Six Sigma tools, such as Monte Carlo and FMEA, to improve project management  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Bring discipline to your product and technology portfolio renewal processes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Systematically optimize your commercialization processes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Define stripped-down “Fast Track” processes for commercializing high-risk, high-reward opportunities  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Provide effective operational support after you launch your product  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Preview the future of “lean” and Six Sigma in technical processes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Use lean techniques to streamline repeatable processes such as R\u0026amp;D, product design, and post-launch production engineering support  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Learn how to manage the risk of doing a fast track commercialization project when you really must cut corners to get a product out into the market before your opportunity evaporates \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eForeword by John Boselli  xiii\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePreface  xv\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author  xxi\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction to Six Sigma for Technical Processes  1\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Scorecards for Risk Management in Technical Processes  21\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Project Management in Technical Processes  35\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Strategic Product and Technology Portfolio Renewal Process  51\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Strategic Research and Technology Development Process  95\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Tactical Product Commercialization Process  163\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Fast Track Commercialization  275\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Operational Post-Launch Engineering Support Processes  293\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Future Trends in Six Sigma and Technical Processes  317\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGlossary 323\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndex 351\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079123812592,"sku":"9780132712880","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780132712880_p0.jpg?v=1763640516","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780132712880","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}