Pugh Chart

NamePugh Chart
AbbreviationPUG
Learning Cost80
Playing Cost200
Suggested Phases1,2,3
Engineers
Mechanical Engineer Industrial Design System Engineer Electrical Engineer Production Engineer Software Engineer
Technique and Issue Views
BusinessNeeds Stakeholder Stakeholder Needs System Requirements System Structure Architecture
System Functional Architecture Detail Hardware Design Detail Service Design Detail Software Design Manufacturing Operations
Technique Traits
Identify Stakeholders Elicit Needs Remove Ambiguity Layman's Terms Technical Terms Teamworkings
0 2 2 1 1 2
Traceability Prioritizing Exploring Breadth Inside the Box Outside the box V&V
3 4 2 0 0 0
Verification and Validation
Analysis Calculus Inspection Demonstration Test

The Pugh Chart, also known as the Pugh Matrix or Decision-Making Matrix was originally developed by Stuart Pugh, a professor, and head of the design division at the University of Strathclyde. [1] It was developed to evaluate to evaluate ideas and alternatives against the criteria in the process (baseline). [2] In other words, the technique helps to determine which alternatives are most suitable for the product/process. [3] Simple to use, it can be used by both individuals and groups whenever there is need to decide of several alternatives. In the engineering, it helps to select between a number of design alternatives. [4]