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Decision Making Matrix

The document discusses various decision matrix tools that can be used to evaluate design concepts or solutions against criteria. It describes tools like QFD, decision matrices, FMEA, and the four blocker method. For each tool it covers fundamentals like relating solutions to criteria, scoring, and weighting. Best practices are outlined like using only critical criteria and differentiating scores. Pitfalls discussed include having too many criteria or identical scores between solutions. The key is to use these tools appropriately to aid decision making rather than as the final determinant.

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151 views17 pages

Decision Making Matrix

The document discusses various decision matrix tools that can be used to evaluate design concepts or solutions against criteria. It describes tools like QFD, decision matrices, FMEA, and the four blocker method. For each tool it covers fundamentals like relating solutions to criteria, scoring, and weighting. Best practices are outlined like using only critical criteria and differentiating scores. Pitfalls discussed include having too many criteria or identical scores between solutions. The key is to use these tools appropriately to aid decision making rather than as the final determinant.

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Decision Making

• Decision Framework
• Context
• Criticality
• Concurrent Environment
• Variation
• Decision Matrix
• General discussion
• Pugh Matrix
• Scoring
• FMEA
• Four Blocker
• Best Practices and Pitfalls
Matrix example
Decision Matrix Tools

• Types of Matrix Tools


•QFD- Formative tool, positive
•Decision Matrix- selection
•FMEA- Assessment, negative
•Four Blocker- Quick selection
•Tool Fundamentals
•Relate solutions to criteria
•Scoring
•Weighting
• Best Practices and Pitfalls
QFD a structured way to identify
best means to meet customer CTQ’s
or requirements

QFD Simplified Form

QFD Example
Helps Make Selection
Pugh Matrix Example- Selection and Concept Improvement
Examples from Last Year
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FMEA Includes Most of Complete.
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FMEA Example
Four Blocker Screening- easy and quick initial screening tool
Example- Help a one arm man lift a heavy box

10
Special lift strap

Good Bet Possible


Chance of Working

5
Bionic Arm

Possible Unlikely

1
Easy Hard
Ease of Implementation
Pitfalls:
• Long “laundry” list of criteria
• Two or more candidates with nearly identical scores
• Putting too much trust in the tool
• Self serving, ie, make the matrix support your bias
• The Tool becomes the end not the means

Best Practices:
• Use only critical/ important criteria(some criteria like safety can be Go/No Go)
• 9,3,1 or Pugh +- scoring; make sure you differentiate
• Reevaluate scores, weightings and potential design improvements
• Keep it simple; do what is needed for the decision but no more

Make the Tools Work for You

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