by Parag Mehta | Aug 12, 2015 | Experiments and Simulation, Problem Solving
For decades Popeye has been the favorite cartoon for children around the world. Over the years, Popeye has appeared in comic books, television cartoons, arcade and video games. In 2002, TV Guide ranked Popeye #20 on its “50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All...
by Parag Mehta | Aug 5, 2015 | Process Excellence
This week’s blog is about a well-known story about how customer feedback or complaint (VOC) may seem illogical. I really don’t know how true the story is. I came across this in the book “The truth never stands in the way of a good story”, which pins down urban...
by Parag Mehta | Jul 22, 2015 | Process Excellence
Six Sigma enthusiasts work with Y = F(X), where Y is the output variable being improved and X’s are the input variables to be identified and worked upon; F denotes the process that transforms X’s into Y. In most cases, to ensure sustained...
by Parag Mehta | May 26, 2015 | Problem Solving
It was 17 min past 3 in the afternoon when an Airbus A320-232 departed Bob Hope Airport, Burbank, California, carrying 140 passengers and six crew members. It was scheduled to fly 2,465 miles (3,967 km) to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York. The problems,...
by Parag Mehta | May 18, 2015 | Experiments and Simulation
A great tasting Lemonade is a result of an experimentation. 2 level factorial designs are the first resort for anybody making their first attempt at Design of Experiments (DoE). Basically, these designs consist of all combinations of each factor at its high and low...
