Reducing Defects by Designing for Manufacturability
DFM's philosophy aims at reducing defects that occur during manufacturing which in turn lowers total product costs. DFM tackles the whole product, not just the individual elements like the design, the materials, or the production. By reducing process cycle time, the product and the company will benefit with cost savings and production efficiency.
This article appeared as is or was modified and appeared in the following magazines:
- The Quality Observer, July 1997
- Quality in Manufacturing, May 1997
- APICS, September 1997
- Corporate University Review, July 1997
- Technical Training, August 1997
- Quality Engineering, June 1998
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