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5 Why Analysis Explained
The primary goal of the 5 Why technique is to determine the Root Cause of a defect or problem. This Worked Example provides an explanation for how to use this technique.
Day in Life of DILO Studies
Use this spreadsheets to Calculate and Graphically display the amount of Non Value Add activities in the process. Edit catogories and Customize according to your specific needs.
Scatter Plots
This is a simple spreadsheet regression analysis. Enter the Input variable (X) and output variable (Y) data that you want to plot to see if a change in the X value correlates in some way to a change in the Y.
Brainstorm Potential Root Causes
This template can be used to Identify and List the Sources of Variation relating to a specific problem.
Cause and Effect Analysis and Corrective Action Plan
Create a Fishbone Diagram and Enter Frequency of Failure by Cause to display Pie Chart breakdown by Group. Includes Corrective Action Plan (CAP) template.
QFD for Product Development
Create a QFD Step by Step by entering values in this spreadsheet to determine what you need to accomplish to satisfy or even delight your customers.
Changing Organisational Systems and Structures
Use these various Organisational Readiness Assesment techniques to understand the More of / Less of Behaviours required to reinforce the required changes and new practices.
FMEA Rating Scale
FMEA Scales for Severity, Occurrence & Detection to use in the Risk Scoring Matrix. Facilitates a more quantitative assessment and results.
Control Plan
Use this Control Plan Template to ensure that performance improvements made by the project team are sustained over time.
FMEA Poster Size Template
Welcome to the FMEA Poster Size Worksheet. This spreadsheet can be used to Identify potential Failure Modes and their Impact on process performance or product reliability.
Gauge Control Plan
Template to Assess the Stability, Linearity, Resolution, Bias and Precision of your measurement system. Use this template to track and control Measurement Error over time.
Preventative Maintenance Plan
This Preventative Maintenance Plan template can be applied to a process or an item of equipment to ensure it is operating correctly and to therefore avoid any unscheduled breakdown and downtime.
Success Sheet
Use this powerpoint template to summarize the "Before" and "After" picture and the project results achieved.
5W1H The Kipling Method Explained
The primary goal of the 5 W1H technique is to Define the Problem Statement. This reference guide provides an explanation of how to use this technique.
Cost of Poor Quality Guide
Checklist to evaluate Potential Areas for Cost of Poor Quality Savings, by Business Function.
DMAIC Roadmap
Watch this eLearning module to understand the most common approach used in Six Sigma DMAIC, key deliverables for each phase.
DMAIC Roadmap Poster
Infographic explaining key steps and deliverables to undertake during a Lean Six Sigma project.
From Mass Production to Lean
Explanation of major academic and practical study which was initiated with MIT as a partner to learn from the Japanese automobile industry, and especially from Toyota.
Lean Six Sigma Project Criteria
Example rating criteria used for DMAIC project certification. For each project, the phases of DMAIC are assessed using the anchored scale outlined. Examples are given to ensure consistency across the rating.
Process Variation Explained
To understand Six Sigma means that you first have to understand the principle of Process Variation as explained by this eLearning module.
Project Nightmare Infographic
Ignore the Voice of Customer at your peril, as illustrated by this Infographic.
What is Lean?
Understand fundamental Lean principles as practiced by Taichi Ono, originator of the Toyota Production System which we know today as the Lean philosophy.
What is Lean Six Sigma?
The Lean Six Sigma methodology is a merger of two distinct but complementary methodologies – Lean and Six Sigma. It enables a business leader to confidently solve process problems using data-driven appraoches so that the problems stay solved.
What is Six Sigma?
Six Sigma is a compilation of statistical concepts and other tools and techniques put together in a systematic way to get results, as explained by this eLearning video.
Project Charter
Create a Project Charter using this template to Define the Problem. Questions and Prompts in this template will guide you towards successful project chartering.
SIPOC
Some notes on developing a SIPOC process map including a couple of template examples to use on projects.
Design of Experimentation DOE
Use this DOE template in excel to conduct a 2^2 and 2^3 Factorial Design with upto 5 replicates and generate Main Effect and Interaction Effect Graphs.
Basic Lean Techniques- 5S, A3, 5 Why and Morning Mettings
Quick and simple explanation of Basic Lean Tools and Techniques and how this can be applied in any type of industry.
Decision Quality can be Evaluated by Six Factors
Decision Quality can be Evaluated by Six Factors as represented by this Spider Chart. Use this guide to evaluate the quality of any business decision.
Elevator Pitch
This is a simple, yet excellent communication tool to help the team link the Need for Change with the Vision of the Future. Essential for rallying the support and commitment of key project stakeholders.
Eliminating Waste
Explained: Eliminating waste is one of the most central themes in the Lean philosophy. Everything that cannot be characterized as directly value-adding for the end-user customer is to be regarded as waste.
More Of Less Of Chart
This tool is typically combined with the "bulls-eye" chart in an attempt to describe the future state at the behavioral level. It generally follows the drafting of a statement of project scope and a team mission.
Solution Evaluation Form
Simple template to assess all possible solution alternatives considered as part of process management. Includes estimated cost / benefit impact of each.
Calculate Process Capaability and Create Control Charts in Excel
Create P Control Chart for Discrete/Attribute Data and XBAR-R Control Chart for Continuous Data in Excel. Includes Cp, Cpk Process Capability analysis.
Sample Size Calculator
Use this to Decision Tree to calculate the Statistically Significant Sample Size for Continuous or Discrete Data, based on a certain level of confidence and precision.
Sigma DPMO Yield Calculator
Process Yield, Quality Levels, DPMO, Cpk and other Defect metrics (with or without the 1.5 sigma shift), includes conversion tables.
DPMO Sigma Cpk Conversion Chart
Use this conversion table to calculate corresponding DPMO, Sigma and Cpk values.
Z Table
Calculate the probability of an event occuring based on the Z value.
Data Collection Plan
This simple template outlines key parameters required as part of successful data collection planning. Populate the required fields based on your requirements.
Pareto Chart Template
Input data to Create a Pareto Chart in Excel. Edit catogories and Customize according to your specific needs.