In this team assignment, you will discuss QFD Matrixes. First, do Problem 4 on p. 177 in your textbook. Complete Parts (a), (b), (c), and (d), stating any assumptions you are making. Then as a group discuss your work and answer the following questions: (1) What does the Matrix tell you about your product? (2) Do you think that the matrix is useful a tool for ensuring quality in design of products? Why? (3) Based on the information provided, can you determine how your competition stacks up? Why?

Technical requirements 2 3 4 st 5 12345 A O 3 3 5 2 30 B B O 4 st 4 st 2 N 32 7 7 3 3 2 42 Customer Requirements D N 2 2 1 4 E O . 1 1 1 1 1 1 Difficulty Target Absolute weight 9 7 29 Absolute weight 15 11 Competitive Assessment Importance Sales point Absolute factor Target 0.127 0.099 0.408 0.211 0.155 Relative weight 90 42 274 99 13 Relative factor 0.174 0.081 0.529 0.191 0.025 Symbols = 9 (Strong association) 3 (Somewhat associated) A = 1 (Weak association) O=