ASQ CQE - Certified Quality EngineerExam

Concurrent engineering is an approach to product development where multiple phases of the design process are carried out simultaneously to reduce time-to-market and improve product quality.

Concurrent engineering is a systematic approach to integrated product development that emphasizes the parallelization of tasks (i.e., performing tasks concurrently), which contrasts with the traditional sequential engineering design method.

In Six Sigma projects, the phases are defined by DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

Control:

Ensures the improvements are sustained over time but does not primarily focus on implementing the solutions.

Define:

Focuses on defining the problem and project scope.

Improve:

This phase is where solutions are developed and implemented based on the analysis.

Verified causes identified in the analysis phase are used to create solutions during the improve phase.

Measure:

Involves quantifying the problem but not implementing solutions.

References: Six Sigma methodologies and project management resources.