What Are the Seven Basic Tools of Six Sigma?
Invented by engineering professor Kaoru Ishikawa, the seven basic tools of Six Sigma – sometimes referred to as the Ishikawa Tools – are simple but effective tools for solving quality …
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Invented by engineering professor Kaoru Ishikawa, the seven basic tools of Six Sigma – sometimes referred to as the Ishikawa Tools – are simple but effective tools for solving quality …
The null hypothesis refers to the default prediction in research that no significant statistical relationship exists between two variables or two sets of data. The assumption in the null hypothesis …
In every operation that involves many different processes, tasks and types of equipment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the operation. One of the biggest benefits of …
A Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a risk management tool that identifies potential failures within a system or process and classifies them by likelihood of occurrence and potential …
In Lean Six Sigma and Six Sigma, poka-yoke (poh-kah yoh-keh) is a tool used to identify steps in a process where an error is likely to occur. This allows companies …
An impact effort matrix acts as a decision-making tool to prioritize projects and manage time more efficiently. People can apply the matrix to any group of ideas, strategies and projects, …
Six Sigma project teams use Force Field Analysis to identify and assess the strength of forces that both support and constrain potential improvements in a current situation. The concept is …
Managers and team leaders are right when they suggest that brainstorming is the place to start when trying to find solutions to tough challenges. Unfortunately, many don’t brainstorm correctly or …
Like every industry, railroads are working to make operations more efficient by integrating cutting-edge technology and making more data-driven decisions. Doing so requires merging systems that never worked together before. …
Written by Contributing Columnist: David Larsen, PSP, PMP, LSSBB Continuous improvement leaders support a variety of processes, projects, and people. With so many variables interacting and affecting the velocity of …