iSixSigma Staff

Short description: Do you want to succeed? The best way to do so is by using metrics. Using Lean Six Sigma metrics ensures that you get the most important tasks done first and makes you a stronger company in the long run.

A professional and formal report pertaining to the quality of a particular sample of a physical or technical product.

Prioritizing properly is key to a project’s success. There are many tools available in order to accomplish this. A characteristic selection matrix is one of them. 

When there is a need to look beyond continuous improvement methods, there is a concept that takes looking at workflow even further.

In every business, there are times when processes need improvement. In fact, continuous improvement should be a goal for you and your team. One well-known process improvement procedure for those working towards Sigma levels is DMAIC. Below we will be exploring another one.

Not all data is collected equally. Passive data is information collected without direct input from the participant and can provide substantial insight into key processes.

Understanding normal probability helps us make better decisions. By being able to calculate expected values and percentiles, we can put our past experience into context and gain knowledge that will help us make better decisions in the future.

The histogram tool in Lean Six Sigma is one way to visualize your process data to identify any potential problems in your process. If you’re not already familiar with the histogram tool in Lean Six Sigma, well then it’s time to meet one of the most powerful tools in the data analysis world.

Having employees that want to go above and beyond, endorse your organization, and trust in its leadership is not an impossible feat. It just requires developing a passion for action.

Businesses that buffer often struggle to balance operational stability with lean management. Lean level of buffering is a combination of the two philosophies.

No, that is not a spelling error. A digraph is a bit different than a standard diagram in that it is a diagram that puts an emphasis on direction.

Designing an effective and efficient plan to develop new products or services is a complex challenge that requires thorough planning. Applying the methodology of DFSS allows businesses to see improvement in products or services that normally would have been missed in other design strategies.

Correction is a critical part of any lean six sigma program. It involves fixing problems once a firm identifies a good or process that does not meet minimum quality standards.

If you are embarking on a project for your organization, it is time to put together a charter.

Sometimes there are too many ideas coming at you at once. When this is the case, instead of succumbing to the chaos, grab a stack of Post-it notes and create an affinity diagram.

What would happen if a new competitor suddenly enters the market? Can your company survive if a key supplier fails you? Get answers to the “what ifs” of business with an impact analysis.

Errors are common when testing a statistical hypothesis. They can be difficult to avoid and by taking to preventive measures to protect yourself from one kind, you open yourself to the likelihood of another.

Without having a defined way to measure the amount of something, the world would be chaotic. Thankfully, we have units and ways to quantify and measure them.

Being able to divide a sample into smaller groupings can be a vital tool for understanding what is happening in your processes.

Limitations define life. Businesses face this reality every day in many different ways. That’s why leaders need to learn how to manage, overcome and capitalize on these constraints.

In everything from everyday language to mathematical logic problems, we often need a way to express just how much or how often something occurs or exists, in order for a statement to be clear or make sense.

When sampling, it is important to avoid bias, a lack of precision, and a lack of reproducibility. Having an understanding of population and how they work can help you avoid this.

Diagrams can be extremely helpful as a visual aid to gain understanding of a project. This is a valuable type of diagram that you will likely come back to time and again for your team projects.

Errors are an issue that should be kept to a minimum, especially for those aspiring to a high Sigma level.