Lean Tools

Poka Yoke (Fool-Proofing)

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 […]

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SIPOC (Suppliers-Inputs-Process-Output-Customers) Diagram

SIPOC (Suppliers-Inputs-Process-Output-Customers) is basically a diagram – a tool used in Six Sigma methodology. Of late, it has been the focus of many inquiries and discussions. It is explained in detail in the following paragraphs. Before a process improvement project begins, the team uses the SIPOC diagram for identifying all the relevant elements of it. This

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Correlation between Lean and Six Sigma

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

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Process mapping for Business – Flow Steps with Example

A process mapping is a strategic visual presentation to demonstrate the workflow for particular process. It may also include the sequences of functions that straightforward entire structure of processes. Most of the businesses are using this diagram to presenting their processes with graphical tools. Simply the process mapping is the systematic technique to describe entire

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5S Methodology – 5S Workplace organization technique

What is 5S Methodology? || Elements of 5S || How to effectively implementation 5S? || 5S Red Tag || 5S Audit || 5S audit Procedure || 5S Scoring Table || 5S Assessment Report   In recent years, organizations are well aware of modern techniques and methods to implement quality management and adopting advance systems like total quality management, lean manufacturing, material flow cost accounting etc., to enhance capability of

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What is an integrated six sigma framework?

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

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Lean + Six sigma = 11

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

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