Quality Function Deployment QFD to help to understand the customers wants, and develop the product specification
Design for Assembly DFA to simplify product structure and optimise component handling and assembly
Manufacturing Analysis MA to select the most appropriate materials and processes for component manufacture
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis FMEA to ensure the design is robust
Design to Target Cost DTC to monitor product costs throughout the design process
Controlled Concept Convergence Con-Con to select the best options
