Historical Evolution of Quality and ISO 9000 Standards
Historical Evolution of Quality
Origins:
- The International Federation of National Associations of Standardization (1926-1939).
- From 1943 to 1946, the Coordinating Committee of United Nations Organization for Standardization (UNSCC).
International Organization for Standardization (ISO):
- Established in October 1946 in London by representatives of 25 countries.
- First meeting in June 1947 in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Promotes the development of international standards to facilitate
Suunto X3HR User Manual: Buttons, Settings, and Features
Suunto X3HR User Manual
MEM
MEM: active when in Memory mode. Indicates that you are viewing a memory entry and no active training data.
2. BUTTONS
2.2.1. Pressures: Short and Long
The buttons have different functions depending on how long you press them.
Short Press: Quick pressure of the button.
Long Press: Pressure for more than 2 seconds.
2.2.2. START/STOP Button
Short Press
- Launch and stop the stopwatch in Training mode.
Long Press
- Resets the stopwatch screen time (top and bottom rows) in Training mode.
Design Methodology in Industrial Design
Introduction to Design
1.1 Definition of Design
Design is a multifaceted concept with various interpretations. Here are some perspectives from notable figures:
- Bruce Iach: Design is an attitude focused on setting goals to solve problems.
- Victor Papanek: Design is the conscious effort to impose meaningful order.
- Christopher Alexander (1973): Design is the discovery of the true components of a physical structure.
- Jhones: Design is the realization of an act of faith. It marks the beginning of change in human-
The Strategy-Making and Strategy-Executing Process
The Strategy-Making, Strategy-Executing Process
Develop Vision and Mission
Establish Objectives (Strategic and Financial)
Craft Strategy to Achieve Objectives Using SWOT
Implement Strategy
Evaluate Performance and Take Corrective Action
Characteristics of a Strategic Vision
Well-Stated Vision Statements:
Are distinctive and specific to a particular organization.
Avoid generic language.
Excite strong emotions.
Are challenging and ambitious.
Mission vs. Strategic Vision
A mission statement focuses on current business
System Simulation: A Comprehensive Guide
Elements of a System
A system comprises entities, activities, resources, and controls. These elements define the who, what, where, when, and how of system processing.
Entities
Entities are the items processed within a system, such as products, customers, and documents. They can be classified into three types:
- Human or animated (clients, patients, etc.)
- Inanimate (parts, stationery, etc.)
- Intangibles (calls, emails, projects, etc.)
Activities
Activities are tasks performed within the system, such as filling,
Read MoreSystem Implementation: A Comprehensive Guide
System Implementation
Six Major Activities:
- Coding
- Testing
- Installation
- Documentation
- Training
- Support
System Implementation (Cont.)
Purpose:
- To convert final physical system specifications into working and reliable software
- To document work that has been done
- To provide help for current and future users
The Process of Coding, Testing, and Installation
Coding
Physical design specifications are turned into working computer code.
Testing
- Tests are performed using various strategies.
- Testing performed in parallel with