CTQ Insights | Sumble

What is CTQ?

CTQ stands for Critical To Quality. It represents the key measurable characteristics of a product or process that must meet specified performance standards to satisfy customer requirements. CTQs are derived from customer needs and wants, and they are used to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) the quality of products and processes. They are commonly used in Six Sigma methodologies to translate broad customer needs into specific, measurable, and actionable performance requirements.

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What other technologies are related to CTQ?

CTQ Complementary Technologies

APQP

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) is a structured process for product realization. It complements CTQ by ensuring that critical characteristics are identified, planned for, and controlled throughout the product development lifecycle. It is complementary as it plans for quality.

mentioned alongside CTQ in 0% (80) of relevant job posts

PFMEA

PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a complementary technology as it helps identify potential failure modes in a process, allowing for CTQ (Critical to Quality) characteristics to be better defined and controlled. It helps proactively address potential issues that could impact CTQs.

mentioned alongside CTQ in 1% (54) of relevant job posts

PPAP

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is complementary as it validates that the production process can consistently produce parts meeting CTQ requirements. It provides evidence of process capability related to CTQs.

mentioned alongside CTQ in 0% (64) of relevant job posts