The use of nested desirability functions and quality indices for multi-response robust parameter design problems. Issue Volume 29:Issues 4(2017) (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bellucci, Joseph P.; Bauer, Kenneth W.
• Is Part Of: Quality engineering. Volume 29:Issues 4(2017)
• Page Start: 573
• Page End: 587
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: desirability functions -- multiple attribute decision-making -- multiple response optimization -- multiple response problems -- parameter design -- robust design -- robust parameter design; Quality control -- Periodicals; Production management -- Quality control -- Periodicals; 658.5
• DOI: 10.1080/08982112.2017.1288914
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0898-2112

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A multi-response robust parameter design (RPD) problem-solving technique based on desirability functions is presented in which the means and variances of all responses are placed on a level playing field. The proposal allows a decision maker to integrate their preferences for the individual means and variances. It is shown that the ensuing operating point is a system setting that produces a mutually robust set of responses. In addition, this article offers an approach to assess several RPD strategies via quality indices. The measures presented here allow for a more knowledgeable and comprehensive evaluation of the competing RPD strategies.