...); Gompertz BPSO algorithm (Reséndiz-Flores and Rull-Flores, 2013 ; Reséndiz-Flores and López-Quintero, 2016); and Bees algorithm (BA) (Ramlie et al., 2016). Mahalanobis-Taguchi system (MTS) is a method proposed by Genichi Taguchi, who is best known for his ideas and contributions...

... variable for the out-of-control state, and determine necessary changes to achieve the state of statistical control. Design/methodology/approach The proposed approach integrates the control chart technique, the Mahalanobis-Taguchi System concept, the Andrews function plot, and nonlinear optimization...

...Elham Ghasemi; Abdollah Aaghaie; Elizabeth A. Cudney Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present and analyze the current literature related to developing and improving the Mahalanobis-Taguchi system (MTS) and to present the shortcomings related to this method for future research. Design...

...Boby John Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a methodology to reduce the field failures of splined shafts. The paper also demonstrates the application of Mahalanobis-Taguchi system (MTS) for identifying the optimum hardness profile to avoid failures. Design/methodology/approach...