A Comparative Study of Quality Improvement Tools in Manufacturing vs Service: Quality Engineering Assignment, OU, Singapore

LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE M6141 TERM PAPER (Each student is free to choose any ONE)

1. The Role of Management Theory in Quality Engineering (Focus is on the application aspects of the various major theories)

2. A Comparative Study of Quality Improvement Tools in Manufacturing vs Service (Illustrative examples are essential in this study)

3. Analytical Techniques in Quality by Design and Strategies for their Adoption in Industry (Explanations are to be given at a technical level of that of a typical Mechanical Engineering university graduate)

4. A Comparison of Tools and Objectives in Studies of Process Capability, Control, and Change (Realistic examples are important in the explanation)

5. Possible Cultural Aspects of Quality Engineering and Management (Examples are important; the influence of religions may also be included in the discussion)

6. Major Success Factors and Possible Obstacles to Successful Quality Engineering Efforts (Practical examples are important in this study)

7. Application of Systems Analysis in Quality Improvement Activities (Realistic examples are useful for illustration of points made)

8. Application of Experimental Design to Quality Improvement: A Management Perspective (The content must be free of academic jargons and be understandable by non‐technical managers)

9. An Explanation of Potential and Limitations of Taguchi Methods (Discussions need not be limited to methods beyond what was brought up in class)

10. Application of Robust Design in Quality Assurance in Service Industries (Note this topic does not deal with product manufacturing)