DFSS Software
The power of our DFSS approach is embodied by a suite of SDI-developed, Microsoft Excel™ based tools. The software tools parallel the technical concepts discussed in the DFSS training and allow complex problems to be demonstrated and solved during the training session.
In addition to predicting nominal or expected performance, the tools can generate alternative solutions, estimate the probability of non-compliance, determine contributions to variance, and generate analyses to support design trade-off decisions
The SDI-developed tools provided during the training are summarized below. Commercially-available tools such as Minitab™ are also covered in the training as desired.
Triptych
Triptych provides support for documenting and clarifying the voice of the customer (VOC), identifying and flowing down requirements, and generating and selecting design alternatives. Triptych includes functionality for:
Apogee
Apogee integrates the capabilities of sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo analysis, allocation, and multi-objective optimization into a single easy-to-use toolset. Apogee works with functions Y = f(x) that you create freeform in Microsoft Excel™ workbooks. Its functionality includes:


