Design of Experiments is an efficient quality improvement tool and an important part of the Improve phase in the Six Sigma DMAIC process. It helps in the careful implementation of newly designed ventures. This new kind of approach called the Design of Experiments is often contrasted to the old OFAT or one factor at a [...]

They are always asking “Why and How did that happen buddy ?” Surprises caused by a lack of personal accountability plague to every organization in today’s time, from the political arena to every SBU or Large business. We all are looking for the perfect way to Hold People Accountable and a way to eliminate these [...]

C – Charts C chart in six sigma methodology is known as a control chart, who deals with Number of Defects and non – conformities produced by a manufacturing process. In C- Chart, Number of defects is plotted as per unit. A Unit = Day, Month, Year, Batch, Machine, Process Etc. While using C- chart, [...]

The Sigma, is the Greek letter used to measure the variability in processes. Six Sigma is process driven methodology used for continuous improvement. Many organization around the globe use this methodology to reduce defects in their processes and to improve level of quality. Six sigma score could be measured by their performance by the sigma [...]

S.I.P.O.C. means Suppliers-Inputs-Process-Outputs-Customers. This tool used to identify all elements of a process before its begin as a project. It has high level flowchart of a process and lists all suppliers, inputs, outputs and customers. It provides bird’s eye view of the process elements. SIPOC is six sigma tool that helps to define the specific [...]

C.P.I. Tools [ Continuous Process Improvement ] April 16, 2010 C P I = Continuous Process Improvement Continuous Process Improvement [CPI] tools are used as process for re-engineering and transformation . Any business required improvement on constant bases to its outcome or execution. It required continues observation from define improvement to measure improvement at any [...]

There are several Quality management tools and methodologies used with Six Sigma. With DMAIC or DMADV project execution, Six Sigma utilizes many more established quality-management tools. The following are the key methods or Tools used to enhance six sigma. – 5 Whys [ check next post ] – Analysis of variance – ANOVA Gauge R&R [...]

Critical to X factors are very important in Six Sigma component. In simple words critical to X factor is an impacts on customers, where x is a variable that corresponds to a critical area. These factors are effecting from customer satisfaction to operations’ safety at organisation level. There are several methods and matrix to define [...]