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I work for a company that designs consumer goods, outsourcing the manufacture to the Far East. The company has a lot of quality initiatives underway including requiring QFD and DFMEA for all new product development projects (typically 8-12 new products are launched per year, with lifespan of product 12-18 months). Efforts have also been made to require manufacturers to complete PPAP. While these processes are powerful, they feel heavy for a company that has 1) no intention of undergoing ISO certification; 2) aggressive development timelines; 3) poor document management capabilities.
I came across this statement in the FMEA overview on the Cove "The concept that personnel and equipment are interchangeable does not apply in the modern manufacturing context of producing consumer goods. The manufacturers of consumer products established a new set of priorities, including customer satisfaction and safety. As a result, the risk assessment tools of the FMEA became partially outdated. They have not been adequately updated since."
My questions are:
1. How have FMEA and QFD been adapted for consumer goods in your experience?
2. What are the bare essentials to ensure quality for new product development in consumer goods?
3. Practically speaking, is APQP relevant for consumer goods?
Thank you for your help with my questions. The Cove is a valuable resource for me as I've learned about the Quality discipline.
I came across this statement in the FMEA overview on the Cove "The concept that personnel and equipment are interchangeable does not apply in the modern manufacturing context of producing consumer goods. The manufacturers of consumer products established a new set of priorities, including customer satisfaction and safety. As a result, the risk assessment tools of the FMEA became partially outdated. They have not been adequately updated since."
My questions are:
1. How have FMEA and QFD been adapted for consumer goods in your experience?
2. What are the bare essentials to ensure quality for new product development in consumer goods?
3. Practically speaking, is APQP relevant for consumer goods?
Thank you for your help with my questions. The Cove is a valuable resource for me as I've learned about the Quality discipline.
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