Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Cycle – DMAIC
Master the DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) at the core of the Lean Six Sigma process improvement approach.
Read More »Improve Phase. Identify The Vital Xs And Implementable Solutions
To make certain that you are heading down the right path, you should determine whether the Xs you have identified (vital Xs) as being in need of improvement are critical elements or operating parameters.
Read More »Design of Experiments
Design of experiment: used to select product characteristics and process parameters to obtain desired product and process performance.
Read More »Japanese terminology for 5S is seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke
A program to reduce operational steps and improve the overall cleanliness of a work area making it safer and more productive. Step 1. Sort Removing from the workplace all items that are not needed for current production operations. Leaving only the bare essentials: Sort out what is really necessary and…
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5S Audit Checklist and Report
Randomly scheduled audits for compliance are essential to sustain a 5S environment. Frequency of audit dependent on “traffic”, “risk”, demonstrated compliance (sustaining efforts, past audits), etc.
