Problem-Solving Frameworks, Methodologies, and Tools Project

Project Purpose

The purpose of this project is to:

synthesize how digital transformation, AI, and Big Data are redefining classical QM;
formalize a Digital Quality Management Framework that embeds real‑time monitoring, predictive control, and autonomous improvement into every stage of the product and service lifecycle;
articulate the “Open Quality” paradigm for transparent, agile, and collaborative quality governance.

Project Team

Project Leader:

Fugee Tsung (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong)

Project Members:

Zhen He (Tianjin University, Tianjin, China), J. Ravikant (SRF, India), Marco S. Reis (University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal), Pedro Saraiva (NOVA, Lisbon), Wan Seon Shin (SungKyunKwan University, South-Korea) , Man Li (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, China)

Deliverables

Deliver a concise position paper that synthesizes hybrid problem-solving frameworks, practical tool mappings, case studies, e.g., intelligent transportation systems, multi-stage manufactory, and an actionable roadmap for practitioners and researchers.