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Activity Number: 202
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Monday, July 30, 2012 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Quality and Productivity Section
Abstract - #305048
Title: Growing the Business with Data-Driven Decisions
Author(s): Daksha Chokshi*+
Companies: Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Address: 5626 High Flyer Rd E, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418-7713, United States
Keywords: Decisions ; Statistical Thinking ; Statistical Tools ; Relevant Data ; Variation ; Simulation
Abstract:

When faced with making decisions on a daily basis, the best decisions result not from perceptions and emotions, but from information derived from valid and objective data. Making Data-Driven decisions part of our DNA enables business growth as well as provides other strategic benefits. This roundtable will discuss Data-Driven Decisions (D3) ingredients, concepts, statistical thinking vs. statistical tools, roadmap, and case studies. We will explore several engineering, operations, and business case studies revealing scenarios where data and/or toolsets were used correctly or incorrectly with key learning points and resulting benefits, including how it presented opportunities for innovation and business growth.


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