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The TRACXS solution is based on Quality Function Deployment. QFD is both a tool and a method for improving the organization. The tool documents the results of the design process while the method implements a cooperative system for managing the design process. Both are needed to use the full power of QFD.

 

THE TRACXS SOLUTION INVOLVES

  1. Developing a formal plan to implement the TRACXS solution,
  2. Forming and training the teams,
  3. Getting the TRACXS software,
  4. Implementing the TRACXS solution for the design process,
  5. Measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of the TRACXS solution, and
  6. Improving the implementation of the TRACXS solution.

 

1) Developing a formal plan to implement the TRACXS solution

The plan is developed by a team of senior managers. The plan should include a method of establishing critical design milestones, tracking approvals, assigning staff and other resources to a design project.

 

2) Forming and training the teams

The TRACXS solution is intended to be used by teams with members from the different disciplines found in the organization. Two types of teams need to be formed. One type of team is a design process council whose job is to ensure the process is documented, implemented, and monitored. The other type of team is involved in the design of a product or service.

Staff will need to be trained about what is expected from them when they are following the design cycle and the will have to learn to use the software. Experience has shown that a team should be brought together and trained in how to function as a team before they learn about the process or tools. Once the individuals have leaned of their duties on a team they learn the process. As part of learning the process the team learns how to use the required tools and to interpret the data generated.

 

3) Getting the TRACXS software

The TRACXS software can be downloaded as a demo if you would like to test drive it (click here or go to the TRY TRACXS section) or can be bought (click here or go to the BUY TRACXS section.)

 

4) Implementing the TRACXS solution for the design process

A specific timetable is built for each project. Critical milestones are identified. People are assigned to the project. Other resources are acquired for the project. People conduct the design.

 

5) Measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of the TRACXS solution

As the project proceeds data on the time taken to do the work are collected. Results of design reviews are recorded. These data are compared to what was planned.

 

6) Improving the implementation of the TRACXS solution

The results of the data collection are used to improve the quality of planning and an future implementation of the TRACXS solution.

   

Why you need to implement QFD

The TRACXS solution is intended to be used by teams with members from the different disciplines found in the organization. Two types of teams need to be formed. One type of team is a design process council whose job is to ensure the process is documented, implemented, and monitored. The other type of team is involved in the design of a product or service.

Staff will need to be trained about what is expected from them when they are following the design cycle and the will have to learn to use the software. Experience has shown that a team should be brought together and trained in how to function as a team before they learn about the process or tools. Once the individuals have leaned of their duties on a team they learn the process. As part of learning the process the team learns how to use the required tools and to interpret the data generated.

Finally the design process will be implemented. Implementation includes a process to monitor the effectiveness of the process.

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How the software works

The software is an integral part of the TRACXS process. The QFD method can quickly become difficult to administer. The software implementation of QFD in TRACXS significantly reduces the administration burden of the design team.

In TRACXS software the data are stored in projects.

To access data users must be assigned to a project

A project can be the design process itself. TRACXS has facilities to record procedures that are best described with text alone.

TRACXS software allows users to build QFD diagrams and link them to detailed specifications.

As the need for enhancements (changes) comes apparent they can be tracked and used to control changes to approved documentation.

As problems are identified they can be recorded as improvements.

There is a small set of tools that can be used in the design process.

The main systems are all linked together to form an integrated package.

The data are stored in a database that is network compatible. To use on the Internet need a virtual private network.

TRACXS software is network compatible. People from different geographic locations can work on a common set of data for a give project. Communication is improved with the tool

TRACXS is secure. Access to project data can only be done by following a login procedure. Each project is assigned a security level.

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Simplify the design process and Six Sigma by using Quality Function Deployment (QFD) as a design tool in a networked environment. Save time and money, manage teams and projects with TRACXS software.

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