Cost of Quality
by EDITOR on 14/12/06 at 4:09 pm
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Cost of Quality
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Defects found in Production
nBased on an average of 100 defects * 4000 * 4 releases a year
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$1,600,000
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Defects not found as a result of gaps in functional knowledge
nBased on an average of 82* defects found * $3000 * 4 releases a year
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$984,000
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Improper planning efforts allowed for defects to be found in QA testing
nAssuming an industry average of 33% of the QA effort being planning, the following resulting impact occurs by improper planning.
nBased on 238 * defects found on a specific release * 33% * $2000 * 4 releases a year
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$628,000
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Project delays based on QA Knowledge Gaps
nBased on 2 weeks * 4 weeks * 40 hrs wk * 18 resources * cost of a FTE ($53)
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$305, 280
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Total Annual Estimated Single System Savings per major system per year:
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$3,517,280
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l* Figures above based on averages taken from studies of our Key Clients. Tests were focused on a single system with interfaces and appropriate defect assumptions. Defect dollar amounts based on industry averages.
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