MATRIX

DIAGRAM

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A Matrix Diagram (MD) is a
tool that allows a team to
identify the presence and
strengths of relationships
between two or more lists of
items. It provides a compact
way of representing many-to-
many relationships of varying
strengths
 Matrix Diagram

A table that allows sets of data to be

compared.
Helps make better decisions.
Displays the existence and strength of
relationship between pairs of items of
two or more sets.
The relationship is then indicated by a
number or symbol in each cell where the
two items intersect in the matrix.
The contents of the lists being
related in a matrix diagram can be
Information
Functions
Concepts
Actions
People
Materials
Equipment
 Can be used as part of other decision
making tools.

Quality Function Deployed Cause and Effect Matrix

 Uses

Often used to understand the relationship

between two lists:
Problems and solutions to those problems.
Effects and causes to those effects.
This connection between variables can be
useful in decision making, problem solving
and process improvement efforts
 Uses
It is particularly useful for examining the
relationships between:

a set of vague and un-measurable items with

a set of precise and measurable items (such as
relating customer requirements to technical
requirements).

two sets of items that are physically different

(such as design solutions to a set of technical
requirements)
 Application
It is particularly useful for examining the
relationships between:

Searching of possible problem causes.

Matching requirements with specifications.
Comparing the significance of alternative
solutions.
Identifying opportunities for improvement.
Assigning responsibilities based on
appropriate personnel competencies.
 Example

A design team may select the most effective

design features that meet customer
requirements:

The first set is the customer requirements.

The second set will be the design features.
 Types
It has a number of types, each has many
applications.

Other shapes are available to compare more

than two lists including: the T-Shaped, X-
Shaped, and Y-Shaped matrices.
.
 Creating L-Shaped Matrix Diagram:
The most basic and the most used one..
You only compare two sets of data
A two-dimensional table is used to represent
 Creating L-Shaped Matrix Diagram:
Numbers or symbols are indicated in the cells to
show the strength of the relationship.
Weighting can be used for prioritization and ranking.

The most common relationship symbols

and their corresponding values
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 Process of Constructing Matrix Diagram

Step 3: Assemble
Step 1: Define
Step 2: Identify the best team that
purpose of Matrix
the matrix Lists can interrelate the
Diagram
lists

Step 5: Choose Step 6: Identify,

Step 4: Select the and define the discuss and capture
matrix type relationship the matrix
symbols relationships
Step 7: Draw
conclusions
 Limitation

Attempting to precisely quantity the strength

of a relationship

Wrong expertise and insufficient experience

in teams.
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