Pareto chart analysis is statistical methodology to prioritize any task from number of activities that may produce significant overall effect. It is also calls 80/20 rule – Mean focus on 20% prioritized works may give you 80% of the benefits. Actually there is even a mathematical expression for it, which known as the 80/20 rule. […]
Increasing the value of the enterprise while simultaneously honouring the social responsibility of the enterprise. : Successful executives are highly focused on one fundamental goal Increasing the value of the enterprise typically involves three steps shown in below image. First, executives determine a strategy that will increase the value of the enterprise. Secondly, they identify
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Poka-yoke in Japanese means ‘Mistake-proof’. A poka-yoke refers to any type of mechanism in Lean manufacture which helps an equipment operator to avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka). Poka-yoke eliminates product defects through prevention, correction, or spotting human errors as and when they occur. Shiego Shingo adopted this concept and made it a part of the production
Value Stream Mapping is a Lean tool which is jotted down with paper and pencil. It is helpful in identifying the flow of information and material of a product or service which passes through the value stream. This value stream map of Lean is different from the process map of Six Sigma in the following
Lean operates on the principles of removing wastes of any process, thus accelerating the velocity, and reducing process costs. It basically focuses on speed. Six Sigma operates on the principles of reduction of variations and improvement of process yield. It basically focuses on the quality of any given service or product. Quality and speed and complementing factors, and thus Lean
Method 5 Why [Asking five time “Why?”] perhaps the simplest among the variety of ideas born by Toyota. But at the same time incredibly strong. And besides, it is very famous. Currently, the technique of determining the root cause of a problem with a five-fold “Why” question is used in the concepts of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 6
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Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (ANOVA Gauge R&R) is a technique of Measurement Systems Analysis. It evaluates the measurement system using the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) Random Effects model. This evaluation is not only limited to gauges, but also applicable to measurement systems like test methods, measuring instruments, and others. ANOVA Gauge R&R determines the viability of a
The integrated six sigma framework has been developed to create an integrated process for turning business imperatives into ideas and projects and then systematically delivering financial benefits. The framework includes all the key elements required to manage the four main types of projects within a disciplined and effective process. It is managed as an overall
Recently, I’ve met a lot of executives in companies and organisations who have asked a common question: “How do we combine Six Sigma with lean management?” Or “We’ve implemented Six Sigma, so how do we introduce lean?” “And vice versa. Here’s my views and some practical experience. First, we have to figure out what Lean is and what
TCS [ Total Customer Satisfaction ] What is the deal? In the beginning, the Six Sigma beginning of course, I don’t go that far back, there wasn’t any Six Sigma consulting companies. The only politics that you got into was people in your own company. That were resistant to change and didn’t want to change
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