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| Ford Motor Company. Dearborn, Michigan |
Dr. Roy's teaching of the Taguchi approach and his focus on the application method has provided a practical approach to meet our needs. Our use of the Qualitek-4 software automates experiment layout and perform complex calculations to speed our experiment designs with effective solutions. Dr. Roy's consulting services also been helpful to solve several challenging experiments. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Dr. Roy to assist Powertrain Operations in our continuous improvement efforts.
Larry Smith
Manager Strategy & Planning Department, Quality Office,
Powertrain Operations, Ford Motor Company. Dearborn, Michigan.
Boston
Scientific
Faced with the complex nature of our
manufacturing process data analysis, we recently retained Nutek, Inc. to
facilitate a few of our process problem studies. Based on methods
prescribed and guided by the principal consultant, Dr. Ranjit Roy, I was
able to identify process parameters that produced significant improvement
in performance. More importantly, the unique structured approach to work
with the project team allowed me to methodically investigate and
understand our process performance to a greater extent. Overall, my
experience with Nutek, Inc. in study of our production problem has been
highly satisfactory and cost effective.
In addition to application consulting service, we trained many of our
engineering and quality professionals using the seminar by Nutek on
Product and Process Design Improvement. Based on my experience, the Nutek
4-day seminar with application workshop has done an effective/outstanding
job of preparing me for immediate applications to projects. Using the
methodologies taught in the class, I have been able to apply the skills
and carry out many successful experiments.
Atul K. Garg, Ph.D.
Manager, Materials
Engineering, Boston Scientific Corporation,
45 Barbour Pond Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
"Dr. Roy's unique approach breaks down many of the inherent barriers to
understanding design of experiments and allows the participants to focus
on the really important aspects. His structured approach to planning of
the experiment leaves the trainee with a feeling of confidence that carries
over to the immediate applications of the theory to the real life
applications. As an added bonus, the Nutek's Qualitek-4 software for the
Taguchi experiments provides a simple and effective approach to analysis
of the experiment. This frees up the team to concentrate on solving the
problem. All in all it's a great approach."
Tom Dold, TI Automotive North America, Warren, MI.
"This
would be a great disciplines to structure our experimental studies related
to vinyl siding fabrication line." - Tom Gates, Certainteed
Corp. Jackson, MI.
"DOE is expected to be an excellent technique for
controlling variables in wood drying process. This seminar covered the
background necessary for proceeding with the applications." - Dr.
David Barrett, Professor of Wood Science, The University of British
Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
"By
completing this seminar, I feel self-confident to use DOE in real
environment such as manufacturing,
design, and development."
- Tadej Sircelj, Grosuplje, Slovenia.
"This
has been an excellent experience for me. Use of the software to take care of
all design situations and calculations of results, is most helpful
"The
instructor maintained an excellent and understandable pace of instruction
throughout the course." -
Quality Engineer, Valeo Climate Control, Auburn Hills, MI.
"Instructor is very knowledgeable in the subject
and was able to relate to practical uses as well as theoretical bases for
the analysis" - Vince Chacon, NASA Dryden Flight Research,
Edward, CA.
"I
have an immediate need to apply the technique to my projects, and this
seminar helped me learn how to apply right it away." - Amir
Jiwani, Application Engineer, Industrial Tools Inc., Oxnard, CA.
"Dr. Roy is an excellent instructor and can
explain
difficult concepts in an understandable manner. I feel I learned a great
deal." -
Rick Bauer, Cardinal FG, Menomonie, WI.
"The program is very informative and the
instructor
provided good examples to help us understand ideas by explaining it
different ways." -
Scott Oldani, Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. Belleville, IL.
"The
structured discussions in experiment planning will be most helpful to my
activities. Also the ability to translate improvement into dollars using the
Loss Function is something very attractive." -
Barbara Schiller, Eagle Ottawa, Rochester Hills, MI.
"The
instructor is very knowledgeable and makes use of
simpler examples to clarify finer concepts of the technique. I hope to use
the technique for trouble shooting and problem investigation.
" -
Solvey Advance Polymers, Apharetta, GA.
"My application is in product testing and
validations. This session gave me the ability to confidently dispel some of
the misunderstandings and most economically layout my product performance &
durability tests." - John Wajenski, Sr. engineer, Lockheed
Martin, Owego, NY.
"In terms of being a
reference for your services here in DaimlerChrysler, absolutely. You did an
excellent job with the training provided to the DaimlerChrysler Quality
Institute. From a measurement point of view, the participants scored the class
4.4 on a 5 point scale and 4.8 on satisfaction with the instructor. These
numbers speak for themselves on the quality of your services.
Just as important is the practical approach your company takes to Designed
Experiments and Taguchi methods. The emphasis on using the tool was greatly
appreciated.
Please feel free to forward this letter to other potential customers within DC
if they are looking for recommendations."
Mike Groszko, Manager - DaimlerChrysler Quality Institute
"Ranjit: It was very good to speak with you last week.
I specifically
remember discussing with you after class your teaching skills. You have the
gift to be able to communicate effectively, not all teachers
have that ability.
Your
class was a great addition
to my background training in Shainin Red X Strategies, Juran, Deming and
Wheeler. I have also completed a 2 week class on DOE at the University of
Waterloo for problem solving.
I found your class worthwhile and very informative and especially laid
out well
for instruction. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Call me if I can be of help. "
A. C. (Chuck) Masterson, Black Belt Core
Group, DCX Corporate Quality
Dear Dr. Roy,
I would like to express our satisfaction for the excellent Design of Experiment seminar which you provided at the John Deere Dubuque Works this spring. At the conclusion of the seminar we received very good feedback on the level of instruction and in particular your enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge on the subject matter.
While positive feedback at the conclusion is important, the true test of a good class is whether or not the materials presented will change the way we do our business. I'm very happy to report that several engineers have incorporated the Design of Experiment approach into their engineering toolbox and have made decisions based upon its output. Because of our successful usage of the Taguchi-based design of experiment methodology, I like to extend to you an invitation for another seminar in Dubuque this spring.
Thank you for your service and look forward to seeing you again next year.
Brian J. Rauch
Manager, Advanced Research and Development, John Deere Industrial
Equipment Division, Dubuque, Iowa.
Nutek has conducted several Design of Experiments - Taguchi Methods training sessions at Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant, the most recent in 1/93. We have received positive feedback from our employees and we are in hopes of retaining Nutek services for another class in 1994. The subject matter was taught in a clear and concise manner and our employees felt comfortable in asking you questions throughout the 32 hours of the class.
Our feedback indicates that the software portion of the class enhanced their ability to properly construct and execute a Taguchi DOE for optimum results. Our employees routinely use the software now when doing a DOE.
Personally, I want to thank the instructor to rearrange the schedule to accommodate our needs in conducting the last two classes. The training class was in demand and the attendees were able to accomplish their project goals within the planned time frame.
Jean D. Holcomb
Training ADministrator, Sharonville Plant, Powertrain Operations, Ford
Motor Company
Dear Mr. Roy, Thank you for conducting the workshop sessions on applications of Parameter Design at our Quality Conference in Cleveland this year. The feedback has all been positive, the attendees found your session interesting and informative with good potential applications for them in future.
A. J.
Tombrillo
UAW Co-Chairman,
National Quality Committee, Casting Operations, Ford Motor Company.
Dear Ranjit,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent instruction provided during the DOE course last month.
I have talked to most of the participants in person and read all the course evaluations and the response was very positive. Everyone felt that the course gave them a complete understanding of the Taguchi DOE methodology and most could immediately see an application in their day-to-day work.
I personally felt that you approached the subject (Taguchi DOE) in a very systematic way and therefore was easily understood. You provided excellent examples and exercises that allowed for a complete understanding of the subject. I would recommend this course to anyone who is missing this tool from their tool box.
Kevin Webster
Quality
Manger, Manchester Plastics, Gananoque, Ontario, Canada.
Dear Dr. Roy,
Congratulation on a most excellent presentation at this year's 49th Annual All-Day Quality Conference sponsored by American Society for Quality, Section 0905.
The post conference survey indicated that quality improvement was of far more interest than quality planning, or assurance. Whether due to this interest or other reasons, your presentation was voted the most valued presentation of the ten offered.
Many thanks for helping make our conference a great success.
Stepjhen Rowe, Ph.D
1998 Conference Chairman, Tri-State Quality Manufacturing Network,
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This is to verify that Dr. Ranjit K. Roy of Nutek, Inc. has
completed the standard certification requirements for Ford Motor Company's
Fairlane Training and Development Center (FTDC) in Dearborn, Michigan for the
courses listed below. As a certified instructor, he has taught at FTDC facility
in Dearborn, Michigan, USA and elsewhere at Ford manufacturing facilities since
1997.
List of courses that Dr. Roy has taught at FTDC:
- ISO/Q 9000 Overview
- Benchmarking Overview
- MS7S Quality System Training
- Threaded Fasteners (Taught in Mexico, Canada &US)
- Parameter Design (Taguchi Robust Designs)
Under the FTDC standard certification used in all Quality/Relibility/SixSigma/Ford Technical Education Program courses, all qualified instructors are required to go through .....
Roderick A. Munro, Ph.D.
ASQ-Fellow,
CQRE,CQA,CQMgr, Manager of Training, FTDC, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI.
