Six Sigma is a very widely used methodology that can help reduce defects in business processes and catalyze higher operational efficiency. Six Sigma methods find numerous applications in project management to help organizations gain a strategic advantage. Six Sigma and Project Management Project management involves a number of steps including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, […]
What is the Value of Six Sigma in Procurement?
There are various steps you could take to improve your procurement process. It may involve minor adjustments with the aim of enhancing part of the system. Other strategies may involve an overhaul of the entire process. This article outlines instances where the Six Sigma methodologies can be applied to procurement processes, thereby adding value to […]
[VIDEO] RCA Uncovers the Hidden Truth
If you don’t ask the right questions, you don’t get the right answers. A question asked in the right way often points to its own answer. Asking questions is the ABC of diagnosis. Only the inquiring mind solves problems. Edward Hodnett (1871-1962 British Poet) RCA is a valuable tool used to uncover the facts and […]
DMAIC- Defining DMAIC and Identifying the Tools
Understanding the basics of a viable Six Sigma practice begins with understanding DMAIC. Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology can be thought of as a roadmap for problem solving and improvement. Organizations begin implementing Six Sigma by applying the DMAIC methodology, then subsequently adding DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodologies when […]
Capability Analysis: The Power in Variables
The capability analysis is a valuable tool for Lean Six Sigma professionals. Every process has performance limits and variables. There is power in understanding those variables and variances that customers will tolerate. It offers a method of understanding these variables or limitations, and aligns them with customer expectations. Understanding the Value of Capability Analysis Understanding […]
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Are You Monitoring the Behavior?
Are you monitoring vital behavior using Statistical Process Control (SPC)? Operating a business is is all about knowing what is going on across all of your platforms. For many who hear that statement, there are objections to the concept. Some feel it is micro-management. Others feel that monitoring that level of detail is just not […]
Spaghetti Diagram: Eliminating the Redundancies of Flow
Untangling the twists and turns of workflow in a process can be frustrating. Have you ever tried to visualize the flow of a process, from start to finish? In most organizations, it can be convoluted and complex. The goal, of course, of any workflow, it to try and use the most direct flow from point […]
Brainstorming: A Powerful Six Sigma Tool
Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas that can, at first, seem a bit crazy. Some of these ideas can be crafted into original, creative solutions to a problem, while others can spark even more ideas. This helps to get […]
FMEA Tool: Predicting the Possibilities
Can You Predict the Possibilities? Understanding the power and potential of the FMEA tool is crucial. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to predict the future? If you follow a path, under a given set of circumstances,you should be able to predict the outcomes of that adventure. Almost feels like watching the weather segment […]
Trend Charts: Understanding The Past, Present and Future
Understanding the Path Trend charts are a crucial Six Sigma tool. Making decisions based on small samples of data can present an inaccurate representation of facts. Small data samples typically fail to present the true situation based on varied factors. The best decision making practices look at the past, present and future, in depth. Leaders […]