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QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND SIX SIGMA chapter 10 303

Examples of Dimensions of Quality

exhibit 10.3

MEASURES

DIMENSION

Performance

Features

PRODUCT EXAMPLE:

LASER PRINTER

Pages per minute

Print density

Multiple paper trays

Color capability

SERVICE EXAMPLE:

CHECKING ACCOUNT AT A BANK

Time to process customer requests

Automatic bill paying

Reliability/

durability

Serviceability

Aesthetics

Perceived quality

Mean time between failures

Estimated time to obsolescence

Expected life of major components

Availability of authorized repair centers

Number of copies per print cartridge

Modular design

Control button layout

Case style

Courtesy of dealer

Brand name recognition

Rating in Consumer Reports

Variability of time to process requests

Keeping pace with industry trends

Online reports

Ease of getting updated

information

Appearance of bank lobby

Courtesy of teller

Endorsed by community leaders

PRODUCTS WITH TORN OR

IMPROPERLY POSITIONED

LABELS REFLECT POORLY ON

THE BRAND AND BRING INTO

QUESTION THE QUALITY OF

THE CONTENTS. A VISION

SENSOR IS USED TO CHECK

THE LABELS BEFORE THE

BOTTLES ARE PLACED IN

CARTONS FOR SHIPMENT.

©Omron Electronics LLC

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