Simplifying System Design: A Flexible Approach to Requirements Breakdown
This article explores the importance of maintaining simplicity and flexibility in system design through effective requirements breakdown. By adopting an adaptable framework that caters to individual needs, we highlight the significance of transforming inputs into outputs while adhering to outlined constraints. Using methods such as the House of Quality and Critical-To-Quality (CTQ) requirements, we outline how to define system, sub-system, component, and manufacturing requirements. This structured yet flexible approach enhances the design and operational capabilities of complex systems.
Simplifying System Design: A Flexible Approach to Requirements Breakdown
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“There is just the right amount of structure — it’s adaptable to individual needs. We’re fighting to keep it simple and flexible.” - Mari Maeda, Feb 25, 2010
ICOM Codes Inputs are transformed into outputs, controls constrain or dictate under what conditions transformations occur, and mechanisms describe how the function is accomplished. C1 O1 I1 Function M1
Requirements Breakdown System-level requirements Sub-system-level requirements Component-level requirements Manufacturing requirements Support requirements: Infrastructure, Elements
ProcessRequirements FunctionalRequirements House ofQuality (QFD Matrix 1) Design Characteristics House ofQuality (QFD Matrix 2) OperationalCharacteristics Customer CTQs Customer Requirements House ofQuality (QFD Matrix 3) Process Requirements House ofQuality (QFD Matrix 4) Functional Requirements Design Characteristics Functional CTQs Technical CTQs System CTQs ControlCTQs Requirements Breakdown CTQ = Critical-To-Quality
