Tag: 7QC Tools

What mistakes are common when using Ishikawa diagrams? As one of the easiest tools to use in the Lean Six Sigma toolbox, there is a very real potential for misusing these diagrams. It isn’t necessarily a lack of knowledge that hinders these tools, but other common pitfalls that make them less effective than […]

What are your best resources for making a Fishbone diagram? You might not always have a pen and paper handy, and you might need something more readily presentable for leadership. So, what do you do? You’d likely turn to some of the many popular and powerful software packages available for visualization tools. With […]

Solving a problem in a business context can be extremely daunting at first glance. As a general example, it isn’t quite like looking for where a recipe went wrong. Even the simplest of business processes are complex when taken as a whole. As such, you need the right tools for the job. With […]

How do you use fishbone diagrams to get to the root of a problem? Fishbone diagrams are one of the 7 QC tools afforded to us by Lean Six Sigma and one of the most effective at determining issues. These are simple tools to use, meaning anyone in your team can leverage their […]