The continuous improvement techniques of Designed Experiments have entered the popular literature in 1996 by way of Forbes Magazine. In an article entitled “The New Mantra: MVT” (for Multi-Variable Testing), the author stresses the advantages of using these techniques to the extent that “your business may depend on it.”   Without belaboring the details, the article is correct about the productivity gains to be expected, but doesn’t mention the positive impact on team-building in the company. In addition, it glosses over the patience required to make several experimental trial runs without leaping to a conclusion—a known management weakness.

This seminar is set up to introduce the non-statistician to the
methods of experimental design as a philosophical way of life. It
is intended to bridge the gap between the experimenter and the
analyst, and break down the aura of mystery created by many
statisticians. In short, the intent is to lay a foundation for logical
experimental thinking, the efficient means to implement the
experiment, the statistical methods of sorting signal from noise,
and then the proper methods of utilizing the information derived
in the experiment. Using the techniques shown you can find and
target critical factors to secure optimum product performance by way of:

• Basic orthogonal test design
• Interaction analysis
• Linear and quadratic effects
• Confirmation experiments

During this seminar you will gain an understanding of the concepts and tools of experimental design, the management difficulties to be overcome, and the positive results to be gained.

Suggested audience: Design engineers, production supervisors and operators, CEO's, COO's, managers and other leaders.