1. Introduction -- 2. The Taguchi approach to quality improvement -- 3. The Taguchi approach to industrial experimentation -- 4. Assignment of factor and interaction effects to an OA -- 5. Classification of factors and choice of quality characteristics -- 6. A strategic methodology for Taguchi design of experiments -- 7. Problem classification -- 8. Metrology considerations for industrial experimentation -- 9. Analysis and interpretation of data from Taguchi experiments -- 10. Industrial cases studies