Reference Guides are short, condensed, refresher course-like tools to reference when working on a project. These digital guides are available in a variety of Lean Six Sigma topics.
Reference Guides are short, condensed, refresher course-like tools to reference when working on a project. These digital guides are available in a variety of Lean Six Sigma topics.
Basic Statistics is a key element in analyzing the data gathered concerning the X's, Critical X's and Y's. Accurate statistics is key to understanding the dynamics of the DMAIC process. Since raw data holds only limited information, statistical an...
This 13-page reference guide focuses on understanding the concept of Cost of Poor Quality and the various approaches to its calculation.
COPQ is a symptom measured in loss-of-profit (financial quantification) that results from error...
Defect Prevention is one of the final steps in assuring that the improvements made are sustainable. Instituting Defect Prevention methods is the responsibility of the Belt conducting the project. Following completion of the Lean Six Sigma project,...
Learn the key elements for implementing Design of Experiments to assess the impact of a project's various Xs on the output (Y).
This 19-page reference guide describes the elements needed to create and conduct experiments that will a...
Experimental Methods describes the methods/elements used in creating and conducting experiments. These elements assess the factors impacting the performance of our process. It is during this activity that we look at the inputs (X's) of our process...
This 17-page reference guide (with charts and diagrams) focuses on the key elements of creating and using a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
FMEA occurs during the Measure Phase of DMAIC as one of the steps in mapping the ...
Quickly reference the key elements used to further assess the impact of a project's various inputs (X's) on the output (Y's) in this 34-page guide filled with multiple graphs and examples.
Full Factorial Experiments describes the el...
Graphical Analysis is crucial for understanding the relative position of data gathered during the Measure Phase. The multiple techniques shown in this 26-page reference guide provide visual feedback for changes occurring as they relate to metrics....
Typically, 100% of the information needed to proceed with a project cannot be gathered. Instead, tools are needed to aid in making determinations based on incomplete data.
Learn how to extrapolate project information from a sampling...
Lean Controls is one of the final steps to making sure that the improvements made will be sustained. This course provides guidance; ensuring that the mechanisms needed to achieve this goal exists.
Learn the key elements of installin...
This 18-page guide has been designed as a quick reference for the key elements of implementing waste reduction, workplace organization and poka-yoke - all elements of the Lean methodologies. It includes any applicable templates and data sets.
LSS Control is a quick reference used for installing and maintaining Lean Principles in the workplace. These tools help control a process and can be utilized at any time in an improvement effort, not just Control. Lean Concepts can be applied to h...
Lean Value Stream Mapping occurs during the Measure Phase of Process Mapping a project. This 18-page guide (which includes any applicable templates and data sets) has been designed as a quick reference for the key elements of creating and using a ...
Use this 38-page guide to reference the key elements of conducting a Measurement System Analysis.
Measurement System Analysis is the entire system. Evaluation of the entire environment is necessary. Measurement System Analysis provi...
This guide focuses on the application of the data analysis capabilities in Multi-Vari Analysis within Lean Six Sigma projects.
Multi-Vari Analysis is a tool that graphically displays patterns of variation. These studies are used t...
Designed as a quick reference for use in a team environment, this 15-page guide can be used to identify, define and select the critical X's for a Lean Six Sigma project. Using categorical techniques to gather verbal input from team members, Fish...
Process Mapping occurs during the Measure Phase of Lean Six Sigma projects. It helps identify the steps in the current process, the roles of critical personnel and the departmental interfaces involved in the process. Additionally, it sets the stag...
Process Regression Analysis provides the means of assessing the interaction between two or more variables. Examples are given of what type of data should be collected and how to process that data through the use of MINITABTM. This is a 20 page ref...
This activity occurs prior to undertaking the rigors of DMAIC. Project Definition is refined in the Define Phase once a commitment has been made to solve the problem. Experience teaches us that defining and scoping a project properly initially is ...
Quickly reference key elements to install and maintain Statistical Process Control for workplace activities in this 41-page guide.
Statistical Process Control provides a means of tracking the process performance after project conclu...