1. The document discusses Quality Function Deployment (QFD), a method for developing products that meet customer needs. It was developed in Japan in 1966 by Dr. Yoji Akao. 2. QFD uses a structured approach called the "House of Quality" to define customer needs and translate them into technical requirements. This helps reduce development time and costs while improving customer satisfaction. 3. The benefits of QFD include reduced development time up to 50%, improved quality, reduced costs, and a focus on customer needs. It uses cross-functional teams and promotes concurrent engineering.