# S5E34 Edward Jaeck | Minitab, Statistical Analysis, & Supply Chain Management

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2024-08-23
- Length: 59m
- Episode: 34
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/edward-jaeck-minitab/

## Summary

Edward Jaeck, President of SINE18, discusses his career at Intel, Medtronic, and Lowell, emphasizing the importance of best-in-class processes and statistical analysis. He details how SINE18 uses Minitab, JMP, and Excel add-ins like SPC for Excel and SigmaXL to streamline quality assurance and data analysis in medical device manufacturing. Jaeck explains strategies for accelerating engineering speed, including using Design of Experiments (DOE) and metrology matching to reduce validation time and improve supply chain integration.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=0) Introduction: Edward Jaeck and SINE18
- [5:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=335) SINE18 Strategy and Consulting Approach
- [8:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=483) Lessons from Intel, Medtronic, and Lowell
- [15:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=933) Statistical Tools: Minitab, JMP, and Excel Add-ins
- [23:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=1395) Supply Chain Management and GD&T
- [31:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=1884) Strategic Planning and Business Strategy
- [39:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=2343) FDA Regulations and Medical Device Innovation
- [46:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=2792) Metrology Matching and Validation
- [52:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-08-23-s5e34-edward-jaeck-minitab-statistical-analysis-supply-chain-management#t=3167) Accelerating Engineering Speed

## Topics

- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SINE18 (company)
- Intel (company)
- Medtronic (company)
- Lowell (company)
- Minitab (tool)
- JMP (tool)
- SPC for Excel (tool)
- SigmaXL (tool)
- QI macros (tool)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)

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