2011 QFD Call For Papers

The QFD Institute is issuing a Call For Papers for its 23rd Symposium on QFD, scheduled for 2011 December 3 at Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, California USA.

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Papers of Interest

Papers reporting QFD application case studies as well as research papers are invited. Both completed projects and those still in progress are candidates for presentation. This conference welcomes paper submissions from all countries and industries. 

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What to Submit

1. Summary of your proposed paper  (1–2 pages);

2. The central point of your paper (maximum 250 characters, not words); 

3. Name and contact information of all authors and co-authors; and

4. Brief biography of each author and co-author

If your paper reports: research, academic works, hypothetical case studies, new methods proposals, consultant papers, and papers reporting QFD applications involving companies other than your own, please submit a draft paper, in place of a summary (item #1 above).

Where to Send

Online Submission

Deadline    

July 11, 2011

Speaker Benefits

• Publication of your paper and name in the symposium proceedings that are available world-wide;

• An opportunity to get tips and feedbacks from the QFD Institute's QFD Red Belts®, for your future project improvement and papers;

• An opportunity to network with international QFD speakers and learn the latest advancements in QFD and innovations that are just being introduced to the world;

• Discounted speaker registration fee for the Symposium.

Presentations That Excite Audience

• Success stories;

• QFD applications for unique solutions to challenging problems;

• QFD applications in new industries and advanced applications;

• Approaches, techniques, and lessons learned from your own QFD experience that can be utilized by others;

• QFD applications and research that incorporate new techniques or enhancements such as:

  • Modern QFD methods

  • Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

  • Lifestyle QFD, Kansei Engineering, Emotional Design and Branding

  • Supply Network and Management, Logistics

  • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

  • B2B product/service development

  • Lean methods, Theory of Constraints, Critical Chain Project Management, General Theory of Innovation (GTI), TRIZ, and other emerging techniques.

• QFD research (conceptual development, analytical methods, body of knowledge, comparative and other studies) based on sound QFD knowledge, a clear theoretical base, supporting data, and valid analysis.

Selection Criteria

Papers reporting QFD application case studies as well as research papers are invited. Paper selection will be made on the basis of overall quality, interest to symposium attendees, relevance to the conference, originality and depth of the work, value of contribution to the QFD world, and commitment to in-person presentation at the Symposium.

Application Papers are defined as papers reporting QFD implementation within your company on your own product, business process, or service, accompanied with empirical data. The author(s) should have been directly involved with the project / example that is being reported. Application Papers should include the methods of data collection, data source, and methods of QFD analysis, to the extent and form permissible for public disclosure (evidence substantiating the application of QFD). When you submit an abstract, please include a summary that explains your plans for incorporating this information in your final paper.   

Academic Papers, Research Papers, New Methods Proposal, Hypothetical Case Reports should be founded on sound QFD knowledge, have a clear theoretical base, and include supporting data. Please submit a full draft paper to initiate the review process. To the extent available at this time, please include such details as: your research purpose; conceptual or theoretical basis; what you aim to achieve; your data source; methods of data collection and analysis; QFD tools you have selected to use and the reason for it; and references that you are using or plan to use. 

If your research is still in progress, you may send your Call for Papers intention now through the Online Form and then tell us when you plan to submit a draft paper. If your paper requires "Peer Review," please specify so.

Consultant Papers should include supporting data, methods of data collection or data source, and methods of QFD analysis. Please submit a full draft paper to initiate the review process. If your paper includes an example or case study, please also submit a written authorization from your client permitting your presentation of their case. Acceptance priority shall be given on presentations by clients as it is preferred by our audience. 

Papers mainly comprised of summaries and quotes from website information, previously published articles, publications, and examples of others are not appropriate for this Call for Papers.

QFD Institute's Symposia do not permit papers and presentations containing sales pitch, advertising, and/or infomercial. If you wish to promote/exhibit your product and service at this conference, please see Exhibitors Page.

Acceptance

Paper evaluation and acceptance may be made on a rolling basis. Acceptance will be notified by email.

Acceptance is contingent upon completion of your Speaker Registration by a specified timeframe, submission of your final paper and copyright agreement, and commitment to in-person presentation at the Symposium.

Final Paper

Accepted authors are to submit a final paper by the date specified on your Acceptance Letter.

Paper formatting specifications will be communicated upon acceptance of your paper proposal.